Great work so far
I bought a Buck Rogers same year I bought my (current) countdown (1993). Great machine, but my play field was way worse than yours, even my countdown has more wear. I reckon they must have thrashed them in SA, or I'm just a sucker for a poor machine. Sold the Buck Rogers years ago.

I'm keen to see your airbrush work on the playfield, I've got to do the same, but am time poor (3x kids) under 6. So I'm torn between playing and fixing.

Great work with the paint on the  cabinet, you are getting me motivated