More parts have arrived, so I've been busy on this restoration. As mentioned on the other thread, I've had the main ramp GOLD plated, and I chose to polish the repaired coin toss assembly (Thanks MartyJ !)
Coin Toss Assembly was a real surprise - the exposed areas polished up VERY well. The wear on the inside is not seen. I think the idea of BRASS plating or CHROME plating this assembly would have been the only options. GOLD plating would have cost too much and there was no guarantee that the inside of the assembly would plate well. I'm more than happy with the results.
I ordered the FULL Cfiffy Set from RTBB. It is SO MUCH easier to install Cliffy's than attempt the repairs, touch ups and clearcoat. I also installed a cliffy for the ball drop area next to the Coin Toss Assembly. Here's what you get in the full cliffy set ;
Cliffy posts and protectors on the right hand side of the playfield
Top Left hand side. Now theres a "mod" that I had to do for the two large posts (with Green Cliffys) - The posts had been over tightened by the previous owner, and the diameter of the playfield holes was slightly larger. This caused a problem with the green post rubbers being "compressed", and it would also (potentially) buckle the cliffy protector. So I installed a washer in-between the post and the Cliffy. This worked really well.
I took Matt's advice regarding the potential to break the plastics around the ball deflectors. I simply drilled through the playfield and fitted a bolt and nut. There's no way the defectors can become loose and break the plastics - great advice, Matt
Lower Ramp is installed. I have to repair the top ramp - that will be in the next update ! Here is a progress picture - my apologies for the lack of focus !
