Pinball Repair #1 - Preserving Pinball Backglass
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
- In this video I talk about using Krylon Triple Thick on flaking pinball backglasses. I've heard talk about this method before but had never tried it.
In the video I explain and what I tried, show the results of my tests, and discover the results of my first attempt using Krylon on a 1964 William's Palooka pinball backglass.
Did I destroy it or help it? Watch the video and find out.
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Just want to say I love your videos! Thank you for saving us silver ball fans valuable time (and playfields) with your expert advise and method/product testing! Regarding the triple thick on the backglass, I haven't done it myself, but I have saved flaky paint on a pinball cabinet using the same method with semiglosss clear sprayed over it (borowed the same idea). Thanks again!!!! Keep up with the jokes too! I got one you can use: The Pope was on a tour of America, and his chauffeur was driving him through Texas. After a couple hours the pope got a bit bored and asked the chauffeur if he can have a turn behind the wheel. As he was driving along, looking at the scenery, he drifted a little bit out of his lane, and was pulled over by a Texas State trooper, on his first day on the job. The trooper walked up to the passenger side front window, and tapped on the glass, so the pope rolled down the window. The trooper started "can I see your license and reg...." and suddenly became silent when he realized who he was talking too. He turned around and said "Uh, I'll be right back". Calling in on the radio he said "Hey Virginia, this is Jimmy. Can you get Sarge on the radio?" A few minutes later the Sarge came on "What's a matter Jimmy, did you run outa speeding tickets already?" "No sarge, but I think you better get out here". "Why? What's going on?" "Well I pulled over this limo, and uh, it's got someone really really important in it, and I don't know what to do". "Well, uh, who is it? The governor?" "No sarge, bigger". "You're kidding, is it the president?" "No sarge, bigger than the president". "You gotta be fricken kidding me, bigger than the president? Who could it be, Opra Winfrey?" "Well, I'm not exactly sure sarge, but they have the Pope as a driver".
Thank you. Also, great joke.
Cool! Very informative as a 1st time owner of a pinball machine (finally!)
I have used Krylon Triple Thick Crystal Clear Glaze (not other similarly named products) for nearly 25+ years on pinball backglasses, and still own ALL of them. There are no issues, if used PROPERLY. Alternatives, are water based acrylic clear with a brush. This is not the same as older products such as "Save your Glass" that was available years ago and is caustic. Owners should NEVER used varathanes, urethanes, or automotive clear coats as these products MELT AND EAT THE INK. Minimize use of mylar as this makes the glass UNRESTORABLE and the mylar can never be removed. Over time TTCCG will eventually develop "microcracks" in the coating due to expansion and contraction. When this occurs, you apply another layer of TT to the glass and it is good for another 5-10 years. People that say "never coat the glass" because in non-temperature environments the TT will promote delamination and basically non-understanding of the product. You should NEVER store backglasses in environments in extreme temperatures, because it is not TT you need to worry about, the ink screening on the cannot withstand the shrinking due to the glass contraction rate and will delaminate will pull away regardless if the glass is coated or not.
I followed your lead on my Future Spa backglass that was all flaking off...it's a tense time peeling back that Glad Wrap but it worked a treat!
Nice. Good to hear.
I really enjoy your insightful pinball videos!
Thank you.
the back glass on my gorgon is 100% mint- best I have seen- so I am concerned about spraying it. Of course I want to protect it, but have to feel it would lessen value.
Thanks for posting this! I’m about to try it on a Triple Action. 🤞
Fantastic video, thank you much. Always curious about krylon..very educational.sid seattle
thanks for sharing Seven's Pinballorama
Did you ever get that video made of you restoring the pac man backglass?
No. I ended up not getting the glass to work on.
~ Thank you Kindly ~ a wealth of knowledge..!
mylar works the best.have had dmylar on glasses for 20 years and never had a problem.It also flattens the flaking artwork, provided it is resonable quality and thickness
My major issue with using something like mylar is positioning it and getting out air bubbles - and recovering from a mistake. It isn't like you can peel it off and try again. If I have a glass that is flaking, I'm hesitant to even touch it - let alone try to lay a sheet of something over it. What I like about Krylon is it is really hands off. Mask off the score windows, then lightly spray until you've got things locked down. If it works for you, cool.
Do you have to use the plastic or can you just spray the Krylon?
Since I've made this video, I've done lots of backglasses. I prefer to not use the plastic wrap. The theory behind using it is to help stick down paints that are flaking. But, I've found you've a larger chance of making a mess of things with the plastic. The paints when they lift are so fragile and one wrong move with the plastic and you've made it much worse. For me, I just accept some has lifted and I'm just trying to stop further damage by locking it down with Krylon.
@@SevensPinballorama excellent - thank you! I just discovered your page & bless you for sharing your knowledge & I hope your pinball Mecca is a success for years to come.
One question about Krylon - I very knowledgeable friend of mine cautions about the spray; if there is a drastic change in temperature the glass can shatter, because the seal and the glass contract/expand at different temperatures.
Have you experienced that..?