There is some surface corrosion in the form of the white "powder" which will wipe off. There is no corrosion or rust on the underside at all.



Assemblies removed, the GI Return is mapped out to be transferred to the new playfield. All the lamp sockets will be replaced.




The playfield is stripped, although most of the parts will be replaced, I need the wire guides and other parts ;






This process quick, so I can move to the new playfield ;




GI Braid installed ;




I'm replacing the original Lamps Strips with standard Lamps sockets. No good having all the lamp sockets replaced with their lamps lighted perfectly, and the globes in the original strip faded.So I map out where I want to install the individual sockets ;



Each socket has the tab plating removed on the wire wheel, then I dip in flux ;


Then I can pre solder the lamp prior to installing and soldering to the fitted GI Braid




I had to run the Braid across each individual socket, keeping it as neat as possible.





I replace the bare braid that is raised throughout the playfield with insulated wire. Looks neater and reduces any accidental short.






Now ready for the wiring loom.