Homemade Lexan playfield protector questions.

[Ashbo]

Hiya

In the new year would like to try out making a playfield protector for Special Force.

Googling away and can't find a simple source for this, has anyone done this and happy to share where they got the sheets from?

Thanks in advance.

Cheers

Ash

 

[Epotech]

Probably be hard to find polycarbonate thin enough. Maybe petg.

 

[Ashbo]

Probably be hard to find polycarbonate thin enough. Maybe petg.

Awesome, cheers, modifying search

 

[Ashbo]

Possibly this.....worth a try I guess... To see how easy it is to work with.

1mm Clear Thin PETG Sheet 9 SIZES TO CHOOSE Model Making Dolls House Windows (297mm x 210mm / A4) https://amzn.eu/d/co6Szrn

 

[Moonbus]

Depending on how far you are willing to breakdown the playfield this may be of help, post 39 if the link does not work

Bally Magic Circle - Semi Sympathetic Playfield Restoration | Playfield restoration | Pinside.com

| Forum Topic by Moonbus

pinside.com

 

[Ashbo]

Depending on how far you are willing to breakdown the playfield this may be of help, post 39 if the link does not work

Bally Magic Circle - Semi Sympathetic Playfield Restoration | Playfield restoration | Pinside.com

| Forum Topic by Moonbus

pinside.com

Incredible thread, I have felt nowhere near the pain you have and I'm humbled by your struggles and results sir.

Many many thanks.

 

[Moonbus]

After going through that resto and having to have another pin ready for christmas i believe i bought a Fish Tales playfield cover from ministryofpinball or from www.rtbb.com.au for less than anywhere else

 

[Moonbus]

Depending on how far you are willing to breakdown the playfield this may be of help, post 39 if the link does not work

Bally Magic Circle - Semi Sympathetic Playfield Restoration | Playfield restoration | Pinside.com

| Forum Topic by Moonbus

pinside.com

And thank you, I felt if im going to get into this game, pick the worst and go hard. It was a journey.

 

[Ashbo]

Finally made a start on the protector for Mini-zag. Got the petg from Trent plastics for a very reasonable £12 delivered. Considering I'll probably mess it up, best start learning on reasonably priced materials.

eBay listing link


Clamped it in place then marked up the holes with a Sharpie. Took the plastic off the playfield and cut a few holes with a drill and a Dremel.

Think this may be passable. 5cm hole bit coming from Amazon tomorrow for the two way out holes. Couldn't resist testing out the few bits i did this evening to make sure all was well.