HELP - Gottlieb Volley must be finished by 14th April

[ktm450]

You are right, but that's fine, Dad has always had plenty of time for us, and I'm really enjoying the rebuild 
Dont think I have had any time to play pinball since the last time you guys were over though 

[solar value]

Very nice job, such a great gift to give someone, well done!

[ktm450]

After some opinions, the finish I got looks fantastic, but... it is very glossy off the gun, I know they only had a light lacquor from the factory, do you think I should leave it or add some matt to the clear to dull it off a bit?
I think I will leave it as I am happy with the result, but wondering what people think.  Definately not for the purists, but matt clear could always be painted over it later to dull it down a bit. And it is not original anyway as I have now resprayed it.
Not the greatest photos but you get the idea.
Thoughts please...

[Strangeways]

If it is a minimal effort to dull it slightly, then it would be best to do it before the side rails etc are mounted. Its not really a "blinding" gloss Matt, and it depends on the environmentt it is going into.  If you are happy, leave it.

It is much better than it was before 

[ddstoys]

Personal choice matt if your happy leave it.     

[pinnies4me]

Maybe a light coat of satin clear to take the edge off if it's not too much trouble?

[Retropin]

Have covered this on my website under "finishing touch"

Ive messed around with many finishes to find that "authentic" finish.
In the end i found that a mix of 80% full gloss and 20% low sheen polyurathane was spot on

http://www.flipperescue.com/stencils.htm

[Mr Pinbologist]

I reckon it looks great just how it is  Awesome job!!

[ktm450]

If it is a minimal effort to dull it slightly, then it would be best to do it before the side rails etc are mounted.

It would be easier to do now for sure.

Maybe a light coat of satin clear to take the edge off if it's not too much trouble?

Definately not too much trouble, I thought I'd see how the clear came out off the gun as Anthony said they don't really have a satin for that particular clear (as it is for automotive applications) but he could add matte properties to it if I needed.  He said to see how it comes out first without polishing as usually it is slightly dull until buffed up.  Maybe it came out so glossy because I thinned it out 3 parts thinners to 1 part clear for the finishing coats as for spraying cars.

Might pop down there today to get a little mixed up with the matte in it, see how it comes out.

[ktm450]

I had to pop down the the paint shop to grab some paint for the apron and ball arch so I thought I'd talk to Nick's brother Anthony and mix a little satin into my clear.
Then I sprayed on a satin coat to compare the finish.  Glad I did!   
Just takes the edge off a bit, and I think it looks better and more original
So now I have finished painting the cabinet, here a couple of pics:

[el_timbo86]

perfect dude,

Looks absolutely MINT! 

Will have to pop in for a game before 'the reveal'

[deadlydave]

Looks stunning Matt, your old mans going to be stoked.

[pinnies4me]

Sen-bloody-sational Matt!!  


Glad Anthony could sort the mix. He's getting used to the local pin-heads (odd bunch that we are).

[punter]

That looks spot on ,you should be very happy with the final look  .

[Strangeways]

I think that has to be the BEST EM cab repray I've seen in MANY years. Usually, this take many attempts to obtain this kind of result.

A credit to you work, Matt - and of course Gav's stencils and Anthony's paint. I'm really pleased with this result. Your Dad won't believe his eyes.