Backglass Repair/Touchup

[millsy]

I would like to do a minor repair to my backglass without wrecking it as I know they are near impossible to get & are very delicate - I would like to repair around the score wheels -being white I thought i may be capable of doing this without damaging it. Would appreciate some tips or links on how I can acheive this.

[RaMpAgE]

Here you go,

http://www.pinrepair.com/restore/index1.htm#touch,  I'll be doing my Gorgar bg soon.

[ddstoys]

Hey Kev ive used white paint texta once before ill pull my jack in the box off the wall and test it on that for ya and report back

[Rod71]

Isn't there a repro glass available for this game?.

Pricey i know. Just depends on how far you wanna take the game, and what you consider to be over capitalising.

Aussie $ is starting to improve, so that's a good thing.

[Strangeways]

Here's something radical, inspired by Mitch 

Scrape out all the white, and create a mask out of low tack paper and spray the white area and then seal.

[Rod71]

Here's something radical, inspired by Mitch 

Scrape out all the white, and create a mask out of low tack paper and spray the white area and then seal.

How do you do it so the light can still shine through though?.

[Strangeways]

Here's something radical, inspired by Mitch 

Scrape out all the white, and create a mask out of low tack paper and spray the white area and then seal.

How do you do it so the light can still shine through though?.

Light will be able to shine through the white areas - from memory, the globes are mounted above the score reels, facing down, not out - so it may work !

[ddstoys]

Hey Kev here is an attempt using the white paint texta ill try getting some photos with light through it this arvo

[illawarra_steelers]

Isn't there a repro glass available for this game?.

Pricey i know. Just depends on how far you wanna take the game, and what you consider to be over capitalising.

Aussie $ is starting to improve, so that's a good thing.

Yep,

They are available from Shay at US$295 each + shipping which is US$195....makes it pretty expensive but IMO they look sweet and well worth the outlay. I have bought 5 from them and looking at buying 2 more 

http://shayarcadegroup.com/index.html

[ddstoys]

Wow tony you pay more for your backglasses than i have paid for any of my complete machines lol

[Rod71]

Yep,

They are available from Shay at US$295 each + shipping which is US$195....makes it pretty expensive but IMO they look sweet and well worth the outlay. I have bought 5 from them and looking at buying 2 more 

http://shayarcadegroup.com/index.html

Yeah, I like Jumping Jack. I reckon it's a good looking game and plays great too. So for me personally, i'd cough up the dough for a glass and turn it into a keeper.

[millsy]

Would love to buy a repo backglass,maybe when the exchange rate is a little better & I have a little more pinball $ funds - in the mean time I might try this method  http://www.thecopiercompany.com.au/product.asp?ID=3147, Having done the apron & Front cab & quite happy with the result. At least I can peel the glass transfer off if i am not happy with the result, This brings me to my next question - according to link at pinrepair(thanks ZEDX) it is most important to clear coat the BG before you do anything - everyone seems to use Krylon triple thick,is this available in Aust? Can I use an equivalent preferably White Knight clear coat from Bunnings(I get staff discount) -this seemed to work ok on my decals/transfers but am worried to try on the backglass.
Daniel,have you still got that JJ backglass out of the backbox,reason it looks like I have 2 missing brackets at top of BBox that holds the glass in place -if so could you measure them & I will make some up.
Kev

[Mr Pinbologist]

Here's something radical, inspired by Mitch 

Scrape out all the white, and create a mask out of low tack paper and spray the white area and then seal.

How do you do it so the light can still shine through though?.

Light will be able to shine through the white areas - from memory, the globes are mounted above the score reels, facing down, not out - so it may work !

Yepp that would work i reckon. the light would still shine through pretty good, just make sure to get an even coverage of paint. i usually use a white primer type paint in a pressure pack, usually acrylic.

another trick you could try, that i've used and had success with is to cut a sticker (decal) out of white A4 adhesive label and stick that behind the glass. i did that on both my MIBS and KLONDIKE glasses and it worked great!

Hope this info is helpful..

Cheers...Mitch

[ddstoys]

Hey Kev
               Ill pull it down for you and take a look at the brackets if they are the originals ill send em to you i can use anything to hold the glass in but after the work you have done on yours you deserve the originals.

  Also my method of touch up is no good with the lights behind it, looks good unlit but is patchy with lights.  (Couldnt get a photo that looked crap to post)

[millsy]

Thanks Daniel, Still not sure what clear coat to use.
Kev