Wow..I never thought that misusing canned air would be so useful! I wonder if that trick would work well on removing decals off of cars as well...that would come in handy!
Traveling back in RU-vid time accidentally stumbling across this video. I only have a virtual pinball machine, but this was fascinating to watch - like a seeing watchmaker at work 👍
Sixty-three comments and NOBODY makes a joke about the cute girl restoring their playfield? As an avid RU-vid comment reader, I expect a far lower level of discourse here. Shame on you all!
Super helpful video! Have a HHeat I'm eventually going to take the mylar off of, previous owner put it down when the playfield was dirty and there's a lot of trapped dirt/dust... luckily plays alright regardless. Just looks kinda trashy xD
@VinceLatello Part of the problem with this playfield is that it had been wet before the mylar. It was a difficult restoration, since the wood had swollen and cracked the paint. Usually it will not pull up paint if you go slow and keep the mylar frozen.
Thanks for the helpful video. What are the small clear, colored windows called that light up? I'm working on restoring my Firepower and those little mylar or acrylic windows are peeling up affecting ball movement. So I'm looking for videos that may help me properly fix them and adhere them back to a flat position on the playfield. Thanks!!
No way, your into pinball also. I have always like you Jeri, but this is ridiculous. I only thing I'm into more than VR is Pinball. I have 30 or so machines in my basement along with a VR station, Bar, Darts and pool. Made I didn't get into your kickstarter, good luck, looks amazing
I need help replacing a Zizzle Marvel heroes villains pinball machine shooter and loader assembly. It's a specialty part not sure if the company is still available. I couldn't find it Googling it. Any help will be appreciated thank you!
JERI ELLSWORTH, --can you make a video showing what are the common problems and how to fix the pinball games coin mechanism assembly because it has a bunch of mechanical parts and links. I'm not sure what are the common failures and how to fix them.
Thanks for this now I know what paints to get for the playfield touch ups that I need to do on my machine. And will you do a how to on fixing up a cab with scratches and some paint bubbling?
Thank you. I am trying to learn lots. In about a year I am going to try to slowly start a restore and sell business. It is more of a dream of mine. I may or may not make money doing it but it will be fulfilling saving these machines. I am sure I can make survival at least doing it. I have been playing pinball since age 5 and learned at an early age how the ball damages playfields and parts.
Great vid and great job with the freeze spray technique. Even all these years later, the time you took to make this vid is still helping others in the hobby. That's a great thing. 😊👍 The reason the paint peeled off when you used the solvent based poly spray is because the paints used for touch up on the playfield was latex/water based. If oil based/solvent based paints were used for that touch up, that would not have happened. Additionally, if you have solvent/oil based paints or polyurethane and put latex/water based paint or poly on top of it, they will blister and peel off.
I got a different image of what they were talking about. I feel like this wasn't the water based touch up but the original paint that was being affected by the solvents.
what about areas on parts of the playfield where the graphics and lettering are totally gone? I don't want to replace the playfield, but I also can't find any stencils either (it's a stern galaxy pinball machine btw)
Someone left a Black Knight 2000 pinball game out in the rain? SACRILEGE! Who would do such an abominable thing? Man...she makes pinball restoration sound so easy, but I'm sure it's a royal pain to do, particularly if a pinball game has a history of negligent owners...like guys who leave their pinball games outside in the rain, for instance.
I have an origianl Black Knight, It looks like mylar was never on the playfield but it has a lot of wear on it. I had this game 20+ years and it needs an overall tuneup, thanks and wish me luck with it. Steeljaws Game Room aka Jeff
@jeriellsworth Sweet thanks. Should I do a light sanding on it to get the flaky paint off or leave it be? Sorry I know I am asking newbie questions but i would rather do it right then having it look like I did a half job of the restoration.
use PURE performance electric motor cleaner to get the glue/sticky stuff off it does not damage any paint or plastic or rubber or anything for that matter!!!
The freeze spray is definitely the best route, but even with naptha or goo-gone and a stack of razor blades, you're gonna be spending a ton of time removing the adhesive. Took about 10 minutes to remove the mylar, and another 4 hours to remove the adhesive off my Taxi's playfield.
She reminds me of one of my co-workers that fixed radio sets in the Marines. She was one smart cookie and no one messed with her, not even the male techs who didn't like women invading their space. Not me, I liked having some women in our dept.
Actually, that varies heavily by playfield. Games like Sys7 games will pull up paint with freeze spray. This is a more modern printed playfield so it's using a better quality of ink. The only truly safe way to do this is try it on the least conspicuous spot where there is mylar and if it pulls up paint you have to try something else like heat or Goo Gone. Freeze spray doesn't work well on all playfields.
Good tips, I followed this to restore a pin last weekend. unfortunately, my next one (a Freddy pin) has extreme playfield damage, all the way to the word in many places and the mylar is already lifting with the paint attached. Wish me luck?
I believe he meant the Black Rose Cannon mylar which had the black border around the cannon. However, I guess it was just dirt or some paint which was painted on the mylar or possibly broken paint from all the cannon shots.
I nearly always use WD-40 to remove adhesive, though I can't say I've used it on a pinball play field that I can recall. All but one machine that I've "shopped" already had a polyurethane coating on the play field, so it hasn't been an issue for me. Of course, I often find myself using something else to get rid of the WD-40 residue.... :-)
Hi Jason, not to piss on your parade but you are spot on with the "Will not make money with it part". As long as you have the love its worth it though.
great advice, great vids, and, yes, love the DOH t-Shirt. I had always wished they made a DOH pinball machine. {sigh} Hey!!! Maybe YOU could build one!! I'm sure you've got the skills! ;)
Need to get yourself a Williams Cyclone. Best pinball ever! (Pinbot is a good one too!) Maybe you have them, I really don't know what is in your collection but these two are definite classics.
