KISS the Rollerball nightmare begins..

[ROLLERBALL]

Not happy....but probably will look better than with the mylar on...Ive been known to do good touchups...but will see how we go...

[Strangeways]

Don't be discouraged, Paul - These things do happen.

I'm sure other will have a better suggestion that I do - But I think if you can touch it up and seal it, you should be ok.

[63wizz]

this is what scares me about mylar removal, the paint lifting, I need to remove mylar from my HH one day
and it scares the crap out of me.

which method of mylar removal did you use Paul.

cheers Ian

[ROLLERBALL]

Damn you and your hair drier Wotto....piss off to the salon..lol...JOKES

was annoying the hell out of me...there HAD to be a better way as i was lifting to much paint...and once it started lifting you couldnt stop it fro peeling off...

..and i found it...

Im just using a Magic Eraser with GOO OFF....

fill up the Magic Eraser with Goo Off and then pull a little on the mylar as you rub up and down the playfield and the front of the Mylar at the same time...WORKS GREAT...and if the paint starts to lift you can push down hard on the paint part thats lifting with the mylar with the Eraser and pull a bit harder and it kind of stops the lift if you know what Im mean...anyway way less lift....Im much happier...

[chris288]

I had an idea before on mylar removal, the only thing is I have not tested it so cant vouch for its effectiveness.

How a bout leaving the whole playfield in the sun for maybe 15 minutes.
this should heat up the mylar and glue underneath and make it a bit easier to remove.

I wouldn't leave it too long in case it warps.

if that works then all you need to do is remove any glue residue.

Has anyone else tried something similar?

[MartyJ]

I did the first lot on my T2 under one of those big double fluro light things.  It gave me sunburn and was warm.  I don't know if it helped or not.  I would be to worried about it warping....

[Strangeways]

I had an idea before on mylar removal, the only thing is I have not tested it so cant vouch for its effectiveness.

How a bout leaving the whole playfield in the sun for maybe 15 minutes.
this should heat up the mylar and glue underneath and make it a bit easier to remove.

I wouldn't leave it too long in case it warps.

if that works then all you need to do is remove any glue residue.

Has anyone else tried something similar?

In theory - it should work. ESPECIALLY on older games with "contact" - Not mylar

I choose to do sections so that I am forced to work at a slow pace. I'm an impatient bastard, so I'd probably try to do the entire playfield at once and create myself a disaster !

[ROLLERBALL]

Seems Im not the only one that likes the GOO OFF....

http://www.waynesthisandthat.com/mylarremoval.htm

[pinnies4me]

Is GOO OFF esentially the same as Goo Gone? Where can you buy it?

[ROLLERBALL]

I think this resto thread will be closed soon..lol...too much paint comming away with the mylar...Think im just going to try and touchup what ive stuffed and get mick to get the game working and then flog it for what i can...

[Strangeways]

I think this resto thread will be closed soon..lol...too much paint comming away with the mylar...Think im just going to try and touchup what ive stuffed and get mick to get the game working and then flog it for what i can...

You are rushing things, Paul. Take a break and re asses. Don't be discouraged with the paint lift, I've done plenty of mylar removals and I've had my fair amount of bad experiences. I did the same thing with a really nice mylared Playboy. Sometimes you can pick a "test spot" and it removes easily - then you move to the bumper areas and paint lifts.

It would be a great experience for you to take your time and repair the lift areas - then continue with the restore.

Just my 

[ROLLERBALL]

Yeah ive been going very slow...just it seems that this playfield doesnt like the mylar....like most older machines Im guessing...lol....

[Rod71]

I've always considered removing the mylar (contact) from my KISS as well. But i've always had this feeling that it seemed to be REALLY stuck down on the playfield compared to other mylared fields that i've seen from the same era. 

Perhaps that is because of the hammering this title received in it's day?. Not sure. But this thread pretty much confirms my original thoughts, and i'll certainly be leaving mine alone.

 

[MartyJ]

I've always considered removing the mylar (contact) from my KISS as well. But i've always had this feeling that it seemed to be REALLY stuck down on the playfield compared to other mylared fields that i've seen from the same era. 

Perhaps that is because of the hammering this title received in it's day?. Not sure. But this thread pretty much confirms my original thoughts, and i'll certainly be leaving mine alone.

 

I've read that day 1 mylar can do it as the paint surface is so fresh.  I don't know how true this is as Nino's had some amazing results with mylar removal on some well aged machines?  I guess you can only go by other peoples experiences....

[pinnies4me]

Is GOO OFF esentially the same as Goo Gone? Where can you buy it?

Bump! Anyone know?