There are a few issues I will need to return to once Pinball Resource start shipping to Australia again. A couple coil stops in the score reels and the EOS on the Score reels plunger are broken off completely.
I'm collating a list, and I will find heaps more smaller items across both games, so I keep moving on...
Light Board needs a clean and a light stray of white just to freshen it up a bit..
Much Better..
.. and a test fit in the WRONG HEAD... Damn, I've labelled EVERYTHING, but I still managed to put the lighbox in the Sky Jump head.... Oh well, I'll swap it over later..
I did a LOT of plating inbetween one of the 567 lockdowns us Victorians have had, so both machines will have zinc plated parts than look "better than new". Within these parts, I did find NOS parts (from Dad's old route days), that were perfect, but needed to be replated in case I need them for either of these two Gottliebs.
The only part that I needed Nickel plated was the rear channel. The plater I used to use closed down for over a year, but I finally was able to retrieve these parts. I regrained the Glass Slide, and it came up really nice !
To replace the foam, I use the "target foam" used on various manufacturer's spot targets. Trim to size and install...
The playfield siderails. These are easy to do, but take time. I remove any guides, sand it down completely and then use Cabot's Carbothane Satin. Available at Bunnings. I use thin and even coats, waiting 4-6 hours between coats. 3-4 coats gives an amazing finish.
Before installing the side rails, I wax the playfield - much easier when there is no hardware.
Installed ;
I LOVE the playfield shine - Not glossy.. This clear is faithful to the original Varnish. The siderail and wooden guide look amazing with the shooter lane.
