I'm really tired of this one but after playfield issues plaguing Pirates, then early's Wonka's, and now early GNR's (and at least 1 recent April 2021 build) I can't help but to ask why is JJP still making games with faulty playfields? Why is JJP not holding the playfield manufacturer accountable for these issues if it's on them or not allowing playfields enough time to cure? Why after 3 games with this issue has JJP not changed playfield manufactures? This issue is negatively impacting otherwise great games and I don't understand why JJP has tolerated it. I'm sure JJP has said things internally and to the playfield manufacturer about this issue but they are still tolerating it by not permanently fixing the issue (washers don't count either).
JJP offered some of the best quality playfields in pinball with Hobbit. Something had to have changed between Dialed In and Pirates. Some early Dialed In's had chipping but that seemed related to no protection from the factory at scoops for early builds, no pooling occurred. Since Pirates though JJP has been selling games that almost at random or in batches have pooling and or chipping around posts. For $8k - $12k+ buyers should not have to play the playfield quality lottery. To make matters worse JJP is no longer sending replacement playfields for affected games. Just recently I've seen reports of two $12,500 GNR CE's with December builds having chipping / pooling. The resolution from JJP was to send washers...
Finally, if this problem cannot be resolved due to digital print technology issues and or clear coat materials why doesn't JJP at least remove artwork around sling posts like Stern did to solve the issue? JJP actually did just that with many areas on WOZ and Hobbit. Do something at least! Shipping games with washers is a band aid and only proves that the issue still exists.
One last thing, I have have a GNR LE on order that should be shipped next month. I'm hoping I win the playfield lottery and have a great game. However, as I mentioned above at least one owner with an April build (with washers installed at the factory) had pooling / chipping in at least one playfield area towards the back of the game...