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What's the best way to clean this playfield?

By Deez

8 years ago


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#4 8 years ago

Hey, can you reattach that picture? It didn't come through.

I would probably use Windex (sprayed on the rag, not directly on the surface) and Novus 2. Depending on how much you want to get out of this table, follow Vid's guide to playfield restoration.

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/vids-guide-to-ultimate-playfield-restoration

There are tons of topics in there and depending on what you'd need to do to the playfield, this can be a great resource to start with. It goes into cleaning, touching up, clear coating, insert replacement etc.

#7 8 years ago

Yeah, that playfield has seen better days, but it looks to be mostly dirt. Do not use a magic eraser as that would probably be far too abrasive. No matter what you use, there will be a significant distinction between the mylar and non-mylar areas.

I think that you could definitely shine it up with a bit of Novus 2/3 and some good minwax. My bigger concern would be the decals. As mentioned before, check out vid's restoration guide to get a good idea of how to make the inserts pop and how to restore some of the artwork on there. His guide is second to none IMO.

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