What to do to cover flipper button wear?

joobie

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Nov 23, 2009, 10:35:44 PM11/23/09

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There are button guard siderails available in black for the Sterns,
but does anyone know if there is the same thing available for Williams
in a chrome/silver? I have been to several sites and can't seem to
find them in anything but black...

Or any other ideas to cover flipper button wear?

martin

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Nov 23, 2009, 11:01:04 PM11/23/09

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No such thing for WPC. Seems that the hole locations vary - even on
different sides of the same machine.

MRobertso2

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Nov 24, 2009, 12:29:35 AM11/24/09

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There are the stealth covers that work very well. I have them on all
my machines. They are avail in a assort of colors or clear so you
don't cover any artwork. With or without the holes cut.

joobie

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Nov 24, 2009, 1:27:58 AM11/24/09

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> There are the stealth covers that work very well. I have them on all
> my machines. They are avail in a assort of colors or clear so you
> don't cover any artwork. With or without the holes cut.

I actually did see the stealth covers at one time, but the wear is
already there. And it's a Junk Yard so with the multi-colored art...I
just don't know if they would look decent or not.

Mark Clayton

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Nov 24, 2009, 12:58:42 PM11/24/09

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The idea of using the clear over existing wear is that
you can touch up the wear with paints or markers and
the clear protectors will not only prevent more wear
but they will protect your touch-ups.

You could get a set of colored water-based markers
at the dollar store and touch up or fill in the bare
spots with them. With the water-based markers, you
can un-do the touch ups with a damp cloth, and when
you're satisfied, use the clear protectors to preserve
the touch-ups.

-Mark
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joobie

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Nov 24, 2009, 2:30:39 PM11/24/09

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On Nov 24, 11:58 am, Mark Clayton <spamuser1...@i87.com> wrote:
> The idea of using the clear over existing wear is that
> you can touch up the wear with paints or markers and
> the clear protectors will not only prevent more wear
> but they will protect your touch-ups.
>
> You could get a set of colored water-based markers
> at the dollar store and touch up or fill in the bare
> spots with them. With the water-based markers, you
> can un-do the touch ups with a damp cloth, and when
> you're satisfied, use the clear protectors to preserve
> the touch-ups.
>
> -Mark

I never thought about using markers instead of paint for touch up...I
think I am going to try that. Thanks!

Jim D. in TN

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Nov 24, 2009, 3:01:26 PM11/24/09

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On Nov 24, 1:27 am, joobie <jswbodyjewe...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> > There are the stealth covers that work very well.

One thing I've been meaning to try is to photograph a good cabinet,
print the image on clear plastic, adhere it to the worn cabinet, and
then cover the print with a clear protector.

Andrew Barney

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Nov 24, 2009, 4:09:54 PM11/24/09

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Would this help?

http://pinballpal.com/stealth/#Flipper

I have used these before, good product.

Andrew

Roy Fash

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Nov 24, 2009, 5:07:27 PM11/24/09

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And, you could use a clear protector now to prevent further damage until the
time you can get around to doing a touch-up. The protectors are removable.
After you do the touch-up later, then apply a clear protector again.

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