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Quoted from rockwell:

Cheddar Yeah, I've read about how folks treat (or don't) their new playfields. I opted to roll with the clear that comes pre-applied without re-clearing it. The cracking doesn't bother me necessarily, I just don't want it to get worse once I start actually playing on it
alexanr1 For sure, I figure some wax should help it from getting worse...or at least slow the damage.
I'm inclined to leave it, as opposed to getting it re-cleared before I make any more progress. This is my first new playfield, though, so wasn't really sure what to expect, or how it will withstand abuse moving forward.

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Quoted from rockwell:

The clear looks pretty smooth in person, maybe the hyper-zoomed in phone picture makes it looks worse. The scratches you see are really just from me rubbing my fingers over the insert trying to feel how bad the cracks were. Should wipe clean.
Williampinball This is my dilemma. Because I do want it to look good moving forward. Put a lot of love into making the rest look good.

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Quoted from rockwell:

Yeah. I think this will be my plan, see if a good waxing keeps things rolling smoothly before I invest the time and money of stripping the playfield back down and getting it re-cleared.
I just wanna play some Globetrotters!