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Vid's GUIDE To Rebuilding Pop Bumpers

By vid1900

11 years ago


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    Post #183 Bally 80’s pop bumper rebuild Posted by vid1900 (9 years ago)

    Post #407 Recommendation for stapler Posted by vid1900 (7 years ago)

    Post #536 Link to a great video for people who are new to pop bumpers. Posted by Axl (5 years ago)


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    #588 3 years ago
    Quoted from vid1900:

    Those look spectacular, John!
    Making the skirts with the points is perfect for games like SpaceInvaders, SBM and even AFM where a slow roll feed can hang up
    Now the only thing that every pinhead is salivating for is pop bodies for the pre 80s games (although they still used them for newer titles like CV)
    [quoted image]
    They use the same base as you are already making, but fit the classic caps
    You know every Xenon, Future Spa, & Playboy owner would go nuts for translucent bodies
    The current reproductions are opaque white for some reason, and don't transmit any light to the playfield. The originals were translucent white, but have obviously turned yellow.

    Ill have to second this!

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    #616 3 years ago
    Quoted from momijidave:

    I am working cleaning/replacing the pop bumpers on my Getaway. The rods seem to have welded/cast washers. Does anyone know how to remove them? Please see the attached image
    [quoted image]

    Use diagonals and just cut then off, they are the wrong ones and fit too tight.

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    #622 3 years ago
    Quoted from PoogiePrincess:

    Thank you for the advice!!
    I have 0 experience with bondo, any links to tutorials or any tips? And any tricks to line up the new drill hole?
    Will I need to cover the paint touch up with anything like mylar? Or just let it be until it needs a full restore and new clearcoat?

    #625 3 years ago
    Quoted from PoogiePrincess:

    Ah! I was so confused why a rapper would help stick down the chips. Two Part Aerosol Clearcoat makes much more sense!
    Thanks again! Will update once it's finished

    2 part automotive clearcoat.

    Aerosol perhaps...

    #627 3 years ago
    Quoted from vid1900:

    I'd take 2 clean glass jars to any auto body shop and give the guy $10 to give you a few ounces
    Youd use probably 5 drops out of a $35 can of aerosol, then the can would turn into a rock in a few days.
    (although it would be fun to peel off the can once it hardens....)

    I absolutely agree.

    Theres clearcoat available everywhere if you just ask around most paint/body shops.

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    #647 1 year ago
    Quoted from LJ666:

    Hi there… is there a way to add spacers/washers to a short shaft rod and ring to mimic the longer A16634 rod and ring used in Gottlieb machines?
    I broke the rod and ring my Gottlieb Charlie’s Angels, couldn’t find a longer so replaced with the shorter standard rod and ring in hopes all would be well. It works but all attempts to adjust, it doesn’t work consistently well. Seems the ball hits the ring at times instead of the skirt at times so hoping I can add some sort of spacer like washers to make up the difference.
    Any thoughts would be amazing.

    pinballlife.com:

    https://www.pinballlife.com/ring-and-rod-assembly.html

    They reference it for that part number.

    If its wrong they will refund your money.

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