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Quoted from simplykind:
Anyone have any gi led recommendations? Having a tough time deciding warm or cool white. Dont want to color blast it, but a few strategically placed might look nice. Ive seen some examples with warm on the bottom and cool up top, kinda digging that. Lets see your leds!

I did cool white everywhere, and warm white for the slings and return lanes. I also added some led strips along the big plastics that are directly above the outlanes, since they always seemed to dark in my opinion.

#1102 7 years ago

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simplykind

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Kinda felt like the Golden ticket when picking it up! Everything works minus some weak slings and various other coils. Think Ill go with warm around the slings and cool up north and see how she looks. Ive been sticking to either warm or cool on entire games, time to change it up a bit.

#1103 7 years ago

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simplykind

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Quoted from dsuperbee:
I did cool white everywhere, and warm white for the slings and return lanes. I also added some led strips along the big plastics that are directly above the outlanes, since they always seemed to dark in my opinion.

Have pics?

#1104 7 years ago

BAK

dsuperbee

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Quoted from simplykind:
Have pics?

I can take some, but will appear overly bright as the game isn't finished yet.

#1105 7 years ago

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sohchx

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Quoted from simplykind:
Im in..... finally. Got this saaad example for a grand! Time to work some magic and bring this thing back to life. Whats the deal with the golden topper? Original? Painted?

Sad example?? Far from it, that will clean up nicely. Scroll back a Page or two and look at mine. Now thats a sad example, and I paid more unfortunately

#1106 7 years ago

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simplykind

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Decided to remove mylar. Rut rough. Very minimal insert loss minus the large center one, damnit

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#1107 7 years ago

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ccbiggsoo7

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10y 91,050 6,063 37 10 2

what did ya use for glue removal? did my pop bumper areas, but the glue is a nightmare

#1108 7 years ago

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simplykind

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Im in the middle of it now. SUCKS! Tryin to rub it with alcohol and flour. My fingers are going to be raw, having my doubts.

#1109 7 years ago

PWN

jahbarron

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You Bet, CA

12y 69,050 1,464 8

I had great luck with Goo Gone and flour on my WW. Your fingers will definitely be raw.

#1110 7 years ago

BEN

MMP

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12y 78,550 1,130

Quoted from simplykind:
Im in the middle of it now. SUCKS! Tryin to rub it with alcohol and flour. My fingers are going to be raw, having my doubts.

First, I think you're lucky that the lower half had mylar- mine did not and there is some insert wear there. Doesn't really bug me too much but it will hurt when it's time to trade. Second, as someone who just went through the mylar removal using the same method all I can say is pace yourself and try not to do it all in one weekend. My fingers literally split and I had to wait a couple of weeks in between sessions.

I also had to use a bit of goo gone and plastic razor blades on the inserts, the glue was just too strong there.

#1111 7 years ago

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simplykind

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I had to stop. Fingers are raw... have band prax tonight and play guitar. ouch

It's not the PF that's tough but the damn inserts. NOTHING wants to take the residue off of them. Crazy.

Kinda thinking I should have just left the mylar on at this point

#1112 7 years ago

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jmountjoy111

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Williamsburg, KY

10y 109K 3,431 84

Quoted from jahbarron:
I had great luck with Goo Gone and flour on my WW. Your fingers will definitely be raw.

Ive done several machines and I found that goo gone and flour works best. Try using pieces of an old t shirt instead of your fingers. I cut up all of my old plain white t shirts for things like this. Make sure to continue to add flour and goo gone as you go. The fresh flour is what absorbs it, otherwise you are just rubbing it off.

#1113 7 years ago

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Freeplay40

Encore Pinball

Bothell, WA

10y 127K 4,007 13

I've also had better luck with Goo Gone by not rushing it...let is soak for a while.

#1114 7 years ago

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simplykind

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Bought some goo gone. Ill try your suggestions tomorrow. Thanks!

#1115 7 years ago

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sohchx

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Flour and alcohol worked great for me. On the inserts I used a plastic sharp edge scraper.

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#1116 7 years ago

BAK

dsuperbee

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Here ya go. Used the strips from comet.

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#1117 7 years ago

BAK

dsuperbee

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The strip near the upper pf hasn't been permanently set yet.

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#1118 7 years ago

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simplykind

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Where can I find one of these plastic scaper things? Paint section at any store?

#1119 7 years ago

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JohnDelNJ

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Bolivia, NC

12y 55,800 684 4 6

Quoted from simplykind:
Where can I find one of these plastic scaper things? Paint section at any store?

Just use an old credit card.

#1120 7 years ago

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simplykind

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Thats what I was planning to try today but wouldnt mind a little sharper of an edge for the inserts

#1121 7 years ago

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sohchx

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Quoted from simplykind:
Where can I find one of these plastic scaper things? Paint section at any store?

Auto part stores sell them. https://www.perfprotech.com/media/products/lns-2012/images-large/S/Scraperite/921-SR25GPOE.jpg

#1122 7 years ago

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simplykind

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http://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/14-7956

Quoted from sohchx:
Auto part stores sell them. https://www.perfprotech.com/media/products/lns-2012/images-large/S/Scraperite/921-SR25GPOE.jpg

Thanks. The credit card isn't doing much, at least with the goo gone.

#1123 7 years ago

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Jesterfunhouse

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Charles Town, WV

11y 94,800 2,838 4 9

Anyone know where I can pick up the topper fan motor cheaper than Marco? I remember once someone found the exact same motor specs for the Earthshaker motor for like $10 on an electronics site instead of like $60. The Marco one is $90 (below)

#1124 7 years ago

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simplykind

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Playfield top is about done. Just need to level a few raised inserts. Then commence flipper rebuilds, insert leds and coil sleeving!

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#1125 7 years ago

MAZ

zerbam

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Holland, MI

12y 77,550 1,286 8

with every one doing whirlwind rebuild using complete new sets of plastics someone should be able to help me.......need 1 used plastic (or new) to complete my set for my project whirlwind rebuild

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#1126 7 years ago

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MAJRob

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Bel Air, MD

11y 76,300 1,030 5 29

Anyone have issues with the tornado drop target above the pop bumps? Mine goes down but takes an act of God to pop back up. I retightened the screw that holds the plastic target but to no avail.
Thanks!

#1127 7 years ago

BAK

dsuperbee

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Quoted from MAJRob:
Anyone have issues with the tornado drop target above the pop bumps? Mine goes down but takes an act of God to pop back up. I retightened the screw that holds the plastic target but to no avail.
Thanks!

Remove the mech and give it a good cleaning, including replacing the coil sleeve.

#1128 7 years ago

ROB

MAJRob

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Bel Air, MD

11y 76,300 1,030 5 29

Removed the mech, cleaned it, replaced the coil and coil sleeve...still no luck. When I hit the tornado single drop target there is a long delay before it pops back up and counts the score/extra ball.

#1129 7 years ago

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sohchx

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Quoted from zerbam:
with every one doing whirlwind rebuild using complete new sets of plastics someone should be able to help me.......need 1 used plastic (or new) to complete my set for my project whirlwind rebuild

I need this one also

#1130 7 years ago

BAK

dsuperbee

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Quoted from MAJRob:
Removed the mech, cleaned it, replaced the coil and coil sleeve...still no luck. When I hit the tornado single drop target there is a long delay before it pops back up and counts the score/extra ball.

Try re flowing the male opto pins. Might have a poor connection.

#1131 7 years ago

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sohchx

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I have just finished up a resto on a Whirlwind that was working perfectly fine previously and am now having issues. I went into test by pressing advance and get the following errors.....

M Drop bottom 27
M Drop middle 28
M Drop top 29

Now, the issues that I am having are, the solenoid that raises the three center pop up targets is not working, also the solenoid which operates the lift ramp is not working and the solenoid that ejects the ball from the cellars is not working. I have found that the problem is the F4 fuse keeps blowing. Where would I begin to diagnose this issue?

#1132 7 years ago

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simplykind

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Does anyone know where to get a center radar decal? They seem to be sold out everywher.

#1133 7 years ago

MAX

mbaumle

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Gloucester Township, NJ

8y 119K 4,200 18 32

Quoted from simplykind:
Does anyone know where to get a center radar decal? They seem to be sold out everywher.

I bought the whole set from Jeff at Classic Arcades when I had my PF restored: http://www.classic-arcades.com/STORE/index1.html?c5.html&1

When I bought my game, the guy before me had a partially used set of decals. When I get home this afternoon, I can check to see if he used the radar one. If he didn't, I'll just send it out to you in the mail. I'm not going to be using it. I'll PM you later.

#1134 7 years ago

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simplykind

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Quoted from mbaumle:
I bought the whole set from Jeff at Classic Arcades when I had my PF restored: http://www.classic-arcades.com/STORE/index1.html?c5.html&1
When I bought my game, the guy before me had a partially used set of decals. When I get home this afternoon, I can check to see if he used the radar one. If he didn't, I'll just send it out to you in the mail. I'm not going to be using it. I'll PM you later.

That is awesome, and much appreciated!

#1135 7 years ago

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TheOnlyest

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8y 60,550 1,783 12

Quoted from simplykind:
Does anyone know where to get a center radar decal? They seem to be sold out everywher.

Assuming you mean the compass overlay, Pinball Center in Germany has them.
http://www.pinball.center/en/shop/pinball-parts/playfield-parts/insert-decals-overlays/3735/compass-overlay-for-whirlwind?c=2140

#1136 7 years ago

MAZ

zerbam

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Holland, MI

12y 77,550 1,286 8

Quoted from zerbam:
with every one doing whirlwind rebuild using complete new sets of plastics someone should be able to help me.......need 1 used plastic (or new) to complete my set for my project whirlwind rebuild

BUMP for those that were on holiday vacation.......still looking.........(I am willing to pay a reasonable price)

#1137 7 years ago

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sohchx

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Quoted from simplykind:
Does anyone know where to get a center radar decal? They seem to be sold out everywher.

I have a new one that I'd be willing to sell

#1138 7 years ago

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sohchx

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Actually now that I think of it I have the entire compass with the radar attached

#1139 7 years ago

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sohchx

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