Topside PlayfieldThe playfield is completely stripped. The plan is to trim any lifting mylar and replace any section that has deteriorated. Of course it will require cleaning and polishing. Mylar is in excellent condition and there are no raised inserts.
Bottom side playfieldAll mechanisms are removed for cleaning and parts are replaced where needed. All coil sleeves are replaced. Coils are tested and cleaned as well. I always check the manual to ensure all coils are correct.
If you don't do a thorough job, then you don't find problems like this (pictured below). Often, corners are cut, and the job is not done properly. I usually replace the metal yokes - they are cheap to replace.
CabinetThe cabinet is completely stripped and cleaned. I use Nifti and an old paintbrush. Takes a while to do a good job and it helps if the weather is warm.
Siderails are regrained during this process and the cabinet left out in the warm sunshine !
The topper is dismantled, cleaned and lubricated. Nothing worse than seeing a reconditioned machine with a filthy topper !
Metal HardwareEvery metal part is removed, washed and thrown in the tumbler with a capful of flitz for four hours. I then sort out all the hardware ready for reassembly.
Here's a picture of the two Drop Target assemblies totally rebuilt. The srping on the single Drop Target was sloppy, so it was replaced.
The reassembly process is the "fun time" for me - installing new parts and cleaned parts.
