While I wait for some insert masks, I thought I'd address the backglass and the apron. Since the playfield is in such great condition, I thought it would be a good idea to refinish the apron. So I ordered the decal from Lee at Pinballrescue and started prepping the apron for a repaint.

Here is the faded apron ;





I used Citrus strip from Bunnings. Took three applications and then I final clean with prepsol.





White Knight Etch Primer was applied. Required two thin coats and left to dry





The weather has been CRAP so I can't paint the top coat until there is a nice day of 15 degrees or better - with some sun !


So instead, I move on to the backglass. I need to seal the backglass to prevent flaking. I will be retouching the glass to improve it slightly, but not while it is flaking !

Here's what I'm using. There has been debate over the longevity and durability of Krylon Triple Thick, but I have backglasses I sprayed 10 years ago that show no signs of deterioration or have any adverse effects. The can on the left is over 10 years old and I used the last of this can to seal this backglass.




Here's the backglass prior to clearing. All it needs is a good clean with a wet rag with some windex applied to the rag. When working on a flaking backglass, NEVER use compressed air or spray anything on it. Spray the windex on the wag and "dab" the glass, don't wipe. If you find an area that is flaking, just LEAVE IT DIRTY rather than risk lifting more paint.





Mask the area where the scorereel and credit windows are located. When you are ready to apply, hold the can 20 cms or more away from the glass and apply a mist coat moving quickly across the glass horizontally. Do the same vertically - to create the overlap. Wait 5 minutes and then give it a THICK coat - horizontally and then Vertically. I tried something different on this glass. Instead of waiting 24 hours for the next coat, I did it an hour later. Not as thick as the prior coat, and mainly in the area where it was flaking.

I left the glass for 48 hours (on a flat surface while it is drying), and here is the results - Very happy !





I'll start the repaint in the bad areas on the weekend.