Will scoop protectors effect play?

[Discodan]

Hi Guys

Just looking for some quick advice based on the collective experience of the forum. Will a scoop protector (such as http://www.rtbb.com.au/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=43_74&products_id=89) protrude above the playfield and effect play on slow balls? It seems like it would which isn't great, I like it when sometimes you get an accidental roll-in to the chair as freebie. One option would be to recess the playfield so that the protector sits flush with the field but I'm not sure how keen I am about taking to it with the dremel

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[Caveoftreasures]

I have placed cliffys on many machines and they have never interfeered with the ball.

I dont think u could go wrong with one from RTBB. A good product.

[MartyJ]

Hi Guys

Just looking for some quick advice based on the collective experience of the forum. Will a scoop protector (such as http://www.rtbb.com.au/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=43_74&products_id=89) protrude above the playfield and effect play on slow balls? It seems like it would which isn't great, I like it when sometimes you get an accidental roll-in to the chair as freebie. One option would be to recess the playfield so that the protector sits flush with the field but I'm not sure how keen I am about taking to it with the dremel

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I've installed countless Cliffy protectors over the years and never had an issue.  Just be sure to install as per his instructions and you be good to go.

[Strangeways]

Hi Guys

Just looking for some quick advice based on the collective experience of the forum. Will a scoop protector (such as http://www.rtbb.com.au/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=43_74&products_id=89) protrude above the playfield and effect play on slow balls? It seems like it would which isn't great, I like it when sometimes you get an accidental roll-in to the chair as freebie. One option would be to recess the playfield so that the protector sits flush with the field but I'm not sure how keen I am about taking to it with the dremel

cheers
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I've installed countless Cliffy protectors over the years and never had an issue.  Just be sure to install as per his instructions and you be good to go.

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They are a great product, but make sure you repair the section you are covering FIRST, or the Cliffy will form to the damage and you achieve nothing. I'm seeing a lot of "reconditioned" games with Cliffys covering damaged areas without repairing first.

[Pop Bumper Pete]

When fitted properly, they do not interfere with the ball (they are very thin)

But I have seen them not fitted properly and left floating 5mm above the playfield

[robm]

Agree with everyone else - i see them as an essential item where available - in fact if rtbb doesn't have them, i will source from overseas.  As Nino says, fix any wear first (i use knead it), then install.

No point in having a top notch playfield, only to be flogged out over time

[Discodan]

OK, thanks for the advise guys in particular about repairing the damage first. I would have just laid it over the existing area

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[joele]

When fitted properly, they do not interfere with the ball (they are very thin)

But I have seen them not fitted properly and left floating 5mm above the playfield

Yeah one of the ones (the one that was already there) on my BSD is like that, good 3mm above the playfield on the side the ball comes in.. going to have to re-install it.. most I have found use double sided tape on the non screwed down side to stop them lifting..