Spy Hunter
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I've finished electrical and mechanical repairs on my Spy Hunter and started cleaning the playfield. I noticed in all three of my pinball playfields, this cracking action. I figure it must be wood grain? Is it acceptable if you don't feel it or is there a way to lessen its visual impact? The shiny image is before I used Novus 2. The matte image is after Novus 2, black touch up and before wax. Thanks, Darren
Quoted from dmbjunky:That's planking. It happens to a lot of older pins that have been improperly stored. As long as it doesn't chip it should be fine.
Have you read vid's guide?
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/vids-guide-to-ultimate-playfield-restoration#post-547752
It explains planking better than I can. Magic Eraser and clearcoat is the best fix.
Thanks for the link. I didn't know what it was called.
Quoted from dmbjunky:I wanted to call it crazing at first but thought I was thinking of backglasses.
Thanks for the correction.
I just got in my VM&P and magic erasers. Planking or no, I'll hit this with the new stuff and see what the results are. I want it as best looking for sale. I would be dreadfully upside down if I decide to do a full playfield restoration.
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