I dont mean to triple post but I seem to have lost the edit button.

I am down to just removing some of the metal posts that line the playfield.

I can see they have a nut beneath them but how do they now come out? I can see on the bottom they are threaded and I cant get them to move topside for the life of me. Its almost like they are super glued in place or something.

Edit buttons disappears 5 minutes after you hit the "post" button. You can "preview" before posting 

The posts are removed with a the right sized socket. I use a fitting on my small hand drill. you then lightly tap them out of the playfield once the nut is removed. These can be cleaned and put into the tumbler. They make a huge difference. Also, if you have a soldering iron and are comfortable using it, remove the pop bumper bodies and skirts and replace them.

Documenting the teardown is REALLY important, and you have done a great job !