Thanks very much guys for the kind words - i was really worried about this step of the restore, as i really didnt want to buy a repro playfield.
ddystoys, your more than welcome to come round for a game when she is all finished, the more the merrier.
Strangeways, the first coat of clear is very light, and after that has flashed off - the second coat is just slightly 'thicker'. Speaking with both High End Pins and Melbourne Pinball Restorations (Marty), two clears should provide a really level surface for airbrushing and refinishing. The reason i really wanted to get two clears down, was because i will be doing alot of frisket masking, and if there is any grain on the playfield, i will get overspray, which will stick out like a sore thumb. The clear does an amazing job of filling fine grain, so its good to get this down first.
I will be starting the touchups tomorrow, and this is the part i've been looking forward to the most in during this restoration.
Look out for an update/writeup soon!
el_timbo
