Hey guys - this is the second Tron I've owned so I am very familiar with the game. That said - bought this one NIB about 6 months ago and have played about 150 games. I noticed when I was cleaning it today that the mylar over the "TRON" insert had a slight white in the corner - and appears to be under the mylar. I have seen that before in other games and it is usually wax that has gotten under the mylar because the mylar has lifted a little. In this case, however, the mylar is flat as can be (no corner lifted at all) - and I've only waxed it once anyway.

This of course is ridiculously OCD, but I it did get me thinking because I am a detail oriented guy. Not because it's an issue - but wondering what the thoughts are as to what it could be - wax under the mylar? A bit of excess paint from the original screening under the mylar? It actually looks like the exact white as is around the insert.

Thoughts? Again this is of course not a problem and if Until I cleaned it today I didn't even notice it (didn't wax it today - just cleaned all the black marks off with wizard spray). Thanks!
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That's my thought as well. Combined with the crappy, thin, factory clear, it makes it more noticeable. Again, plays fine and I probably won't ever have an issue with it, especially in a home setting. But I would imagine if it were routed and not taken care of, that spot would probably wear prematurely.

A few things - I NEVER said the ball traveled strangely. I even said that "plays fine". Given that this the second Tron I have owned, and the fourth Stern I have owned, what I am saying is that the insert is more noticeable than the others in that you can see the edge of it better. Again, it does not affect game play - this Tron is in perfect condition and has absolutely no wear...because I take care of it (clean and wax regularly), it very well may stay perfectly. But there is no question that you can see the edge of the insert better than on any other insert OR the other Tron I owned (I have detailed pics of the PF). And if the playfield is raised - and that's an IF mind you, I am not positive it is - it WILL wear in that spot before it does in others.

I AM ABSOLUTELY NOT speculating about the crappy thin clear. I don't care what process they use, you can very clearly see that the clear coat is thin. I have PFs that were done by Stern, CPR, and by an automotive painter and the differences are staggering. In most home settings, any of them will likely be sufficient. That said, there is CLEARLY, and equivocally, a difference in the clearing.

Yep - exactly. Originally just posted to see if I was seeing things or what. Now I know and I again - there are no issues with game play or wear. Thanks

Makes sense Rich. Thanks for the info. I don't have mine on often either so I think you are probably right. Thanks again.
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