The restoration is basically split into two concurrent stages - the playfield restoration and the cabinet repaint.
The playfield stage requires a clear to "seal" the current artwork from further deterioration. There's no way I can do any repainting until I have a stable and flat playfield. The inserts are flattened and then installed back in the playfield. Then the first of several clears are applied. The pictures below are of the first coat of clear so that I can start work on repainting. I will do half the required touch ups and have it sealed again before finishing the touch ups and then finally the last applications of the clear. It is only a couple of pictures, but there is already a lot of hours to get to this point.
After 3 days, it is ready to rough up and commence the touch ups.
