Xenon Restoration

[63wizz]

Ok Guys, its time for another Restoration, this time its a Xenon by Bally.

I got this machine from Ebay it was in Tassie, there was not many photos on the auction site, so i dont think he done himself any favors trying to sell it as i was the only bidder.

when i got this machine it was fully working, but in bad need of a shop out, the rubbers were perished and stuck to the posts, and it was just plain dirty.

The play field has a full mylar which i will be removing, i think it was installed by an op so i hope it comes off easy, there is some play field wear at the center out hole, the mylar is covering the wear spot.

So i have started to tear down the play field today and will asses the wear when the mylar is removed, once i have done this i will decide how to repair the wear.

As usual some pics of my progress so far.

Ian

[Strangeways]

I remember this machine. It has some "wear" on the girl's legs. That looks to be the hardest part of the playfield resto.

What's the backglass and body like ?

[63wizz]

The backglass is near perfect and the body will need a bit of work.

Ian.

[thefasteddy69]

Great machine, should come up nicely. These 80's Bally's are fantastic and deserve to be preserved. Love the infinity backglass as well.

Xenon is on my wish list this year. Keep posting. 

[63wizz]

Stripped the mylar off the play field today, it came off quite easy, the only paint that came off was where there was play field wear.

I used the hair dryer method. The mylar was not factory fitted so i expect it came off easier.

Does anyone know if the factory fitted mylar pop bumper rings should be removed if the PF is clear coated, i have heard of nasty things when trying to remove these.

some pics.

Ian

[63wizz]

More.

Ian

[Strangeways]

I usually leave the mylar rings around the pops. They can get VERY nasty once the paint starts lifting - if it does.

If you are clearcoating the playfield, I would at least attempt to remove them.

Great progress so far 

[63wizz]

I would say some one has tried before me, the top left bumper has paint lifted,

Ian

[63wizz]

I have removed the mylar rings around the bumpers, i had some paint loss but not to bad i think.

i have given the pf a polish with novus 2, its come up very shiny.

now what to do to the main wear between her legs???????

Ian

[63wizz]

I have made a decal to cover the worn patch near her legs, printed on sticky back paper and clear coated to stop it smudging.

I have decided to mylar instead of clear coating, a lot less trouble doing mylar.

[Strangeways]

I can't tell where the decal starts ?

Great Job - color matched and blended in to the point I can't even see it is there.

[Mr Pinbologist]

Yes, GREAT job with that decal

only problem with doing this kind of thing and then putting on mylar is that the mylar might show up the edges of the decal. I had this happen when i used this idea on my Stern Lectronamo a few years ago.. stuck out like a 3rd nut on a greyhound!

Though in an area with so much detail as this you might be ok.  

[63wizz]

Hi all, been doing some parts polishing, using auto sol metal polish, have given them a good scrub with a scouring pad first.

Ian

[MartyJ]

Looking great.  Awesome work with the repair on the artwork.

[Pinball]

Great job, very nice looking game