BEAKY'S NEW STNG RESTO (STAR TREK NEXT GENERATION)

[beaky]

so i removed all the mylar with no problems at all. No insert decal damage at all.
I used a product called "goo gone" I imported some from the U.S.A. and it was well worth it.

How hard was it to get the "Goo gone" - I 've seen it mentioned elsewhere with glowing reports but never found it is Aus.
I have a recalcitrant piece of mylar that I can't budge.

Can you share the details of how you got it?

There is another product called Goof Off which you can get at Bunnings etc but it is much harder and dissolves things.

good old egay. here is a link for one of the over seas sellers.http://cgi.ebay.com.au/GOO-GONE-citrus-grease-gum-sticker-tar-REMOVER-cleaner-/300440632614?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0. its not cheap but its cheaper than repairing the art work on the playfield.

when i use it i have the playfield on a slight angle so as i peel the mylar off it seaps under the next bit of mylar. It was on the playfield for a while and it didn't disolve any paint.

[Pinfan]

Starting to look good mate!

I have a few bits and pieces left over from my restore so if you need anything let me know...

[beaky]

Starting to look good mate!

I have a few bits and pieces left over from my restore so if you need anything let me know...

thanks pinfan. what parts do you have? P.M. me with a list if you have the time.

[Strangeways]

ST TNG is definitely one of the hardest machines to recondition. There's a few upgrades that can be done to the Aux Driver board and also replace the cannon wiring looms.

Great progress so far !

[beaky]

ST TNG is definitely one of the hardest machines to recondition. There's a few upgrades that can be done to the Aux Driver board and also replace the cannon wiring looms.

Great progress so far !

could you please post the link of the aux driver board upgrade. ta

[Strangeways]

Here you go (Credit to Clay and his guides)

http://www.pinrepair.com/wpc/index3.htm#odd

[Pinfan]

Starting to look good mate!

I have a few bits and pieces left over from my restore so if you need anything let me know...

thanks pinfan. what parts do you have? P.M. me with a list if you have the time.

Will do mate, just give me some time..

if there is anything in particular you need better to pm me... I know i have a NOS NZ target decal somewhere! in fact i think i have 2!

 i have heap of plastics too...new and used.... the orig ramps,cannon covers,klingon ship and i think i have a few new clear plastics and protectors ! ill need to check.

You can have all my old coil sleeves gratis ! 

[johnwartjr]

I dunno if you can get this stuff on your continent.. I know I can't ship spray cans overseas...



This stuff makes Goo Gone look like water.

I use the freeze spray method on DP playfields, followed by this stuff, and the glue comes off super super easy.

[beaky]

the beauty with goo gone is it doesn't damage the paint work, how long can you leave that stuff on out of the can johnwartjr?

[Wotto]

I have used Orange Solvent for years, before it became 'commercially' available  and had great success with it removing glue- especially after mylar removals.
I am sure it is the same as JWJ's spray version - or at least similar concept.
I never 'left it on' long , and it always gave good results - easily.

I have been told that it WILL remove paintwork but man, in my experiences , you would have to rub hard and long for that to happen.

[johnwartjr]

I've never had to leave it on the playfield very long, the glue comes off quickly. So, I'm not certain how long you'd be able to leave it on the playfield. As with any solvent, regardless of how 'mild' it is, or seems to be, you don't want to leave it on there any longer than you have to.

I also use it to remove adhesive from cabinets. I've had more than my fair share of container games where the guy packing the containers taped the heads down with that crap brown packaging tape that leaves residue all over the place. Also is good to remove old adhesive from ramps and decals before reapplying them etc.

[Caveoftreasures]

Andy, ya havent posted the photos or the results of the playfield shine after using the Treasure Cove Polishing kit etc ?

I am sure the guys will be happy to see just how good the Treasure Cove attachments/kit work. 

[beaky]

Andy, ya havent posted the photos or the results of the playfield shine after using the Treasure Cove Polishing kit etc ?

I am sure the guys will be happy to see just how good the Treasure Cove attachments/kit work. 

I will post some later on today.
I got so tied up in removing corrosion & rust from all the under playfield parts i forgot about posting photos of the p/f

[beaky]

here u go cavey.
I still need to clean the excess polish out of the holes and wax it.

the treasure cove kit is worth every cent that I paid.
Oh and a big thankyou to cave man for lending me his treasure cove polish and attachments. 

[Caveoftreasures]

The playfield came up a treat. The key is the treasure cove attachments. U can get polish from anywhere, but its the treasure cove drill attachments that are the winners here. They were designed well by the guys in the USA. 

The polishing made a huge difference to that playfield. Cant wait to see the next few resto steps. Well done Andy !