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Title: Clear coating a new backglass?
Post by: Pintoxicated on August 21, 2013, 07:58:16 PM

Hi Guys,

I just received my new Gtb Spiderman backglass which looks bloody stunning.  Anyway, just wondering what the thoughts are about clear coating a nice new backglass - do it or don't?  My first thought is to do it, I think I would cry if I scratched it.

Title: Re: Clear coating a new backglass?
Post by: Retropin on August 21, 2013, 08:02:19 PM

Clear coat??? Whoa my man.. lets go back a few steps..

GTB SPIDERMAN backglasses have been sold out for friggin ages.. I know, ive been chasing one and Shay having no intentions of rescreening any.

I take it im missing something here apart from a new bloody backglass!!

Where did you get it from????? If you hadn't guessed already - I need one!

Title: Re: Clear coating a new backglass?
Post by: Pintoxicated on August 21, 2013, 08:11:54 PM

I got it from Shay.  I was nearly going to buy 2, they said they had 3 left when I originally placed my order.  You never know, they may still have one left.  Worked out close to $600 delivered.  I wish I had of bought 2 now, one for the machine and one for the wall, it looks sensational.

Just had a look at the Shay website and they are still showing as in stock.

Title: Re:
Post by: MartyJ on August 21, 2013, 08:14:43 PM

I reckon Gav is clicking the buy button now

Title: Re: Clear coating a new backglass?
Post by: Retropin on August 21, 2013, 08:22:18 PM

WTF???

I don't get it... I manage to get a Capt Fant backglass from Shay even though these have been sold out for ever.. he "finds" one in a corner.
Enquire about Spiderman and absolutely none left.. hasn't been for ages and wont be any more..

Got me scratching my head!

 !@# !@#

Title: Re: Clear coating a new backglass?
Post by: Pintoxicated on August 21, 2013, 08:27:40 PM

Don't think about it, just buy one if you can before someone else does.

Title: Re: Clear coating a new backglass?
Post by: Strangeways on August 21, 2013, 08:36:33 PM

Maybe he found one Gav..

I would not clearcoat a New or repro glass. I've been using Triple Thick for well over 10 years. I have a "test" Bally Bingo mini backglass that I cleared 9-10 years ago. It is not in a game. I check it every year for any sign of delamination, shrinkage, expansion etc - and it looks very good. BUT - There are no guarantees for the next 5 - 10 years. To seal an old original backglass with lifting etc - YES - you are arresting further lifting etc. It cannot really get any worse. To seal touch ups - YES.

But a new glass with #47 globes or LEDs behind it will last 20 - 40 years without any issues. I would not risk clearing a NEW or REPRO glass. If a customer requested I clear a new glass, I would have to write up a disclainer and have him sign it - I just would not risk it.

Title: Re: Clear coating a new backglass?
Post by: ddstoys on August 21, 2013, 08:46:41 PM

I agree with niño plus your game won't be left on 24/7 for 5-10 years like most working pins

Title: Re: Clear coating a new backglass?
Post by: Pintoxicated on August 21, 2013, 08:51:32 PM

Thanks guys, that solves that problem.  Now hopefully I just don't scratch it.

Title: Re: Clear coating a new backglass?
Post by: ddstoys on August 21, 2013, 08:53:10 PM

There pretty tough if you manage to scratch it you really wernt paying attention

Title: Re: Clear coating a new backglass?
Post by: pinball god on August 21, 2013, 09:26:33 PM

Thanks mate just managed to buy the last two spidey backglasses.









naaaah just messing with Gav's head.  @.@

Title: Re: Clear coating a new backglass?
Post by: Retropin on August 21, 2013, 09:29:27 PM

Quote from: pinball god on August 21, 2013, 09:26:33 PM

Thanks mate just managed to buy the last two spidey backglasses.


LOl- its messed alright!








naaaah just messing with Gav's head.  @.@