From: pinlicious
Newsgroups: rec.games.pinball
Subject: Re: Decal Storage Question

On Sun, 19 Jun 2005 06:49:40 GMT, “Michael”
wrote:

>
> What’s the consensus on storing cabinet decals? Is it safe to leave them
>rolled up for a long time? I suppose it’s probably better to have them
>stored flat in between 2 pieces of glass or something, but being space
>challenged makes this difficult.
>
>Thanks,
>Michael
>

definately want to keep them flat.

if you ever bought a nib game or fridge, use the box sides to keep the
decals pinched, flat, and clean.

you keep them rolled, you are asking for problems.

can always store them under a bed, couch, pins, or even up in basement
ceiling tiles(not near lights)

Pinlicious ( …there is no spoon.)

From: Ben
Newsgroups: rec.games.pinball

On 18 Jun 2005 14:29:19 -0700, “Alex” <> wrote:

>I want to mask off some of my cabinet before I paint it. What is the
>best type of tape to use when doing this. I figure the blue painters
>tape might not let me get around edges correctly without bunching up.
>This would allow paint underneath when I paint. Any ideas?

3M automotive refinish ‘233′ masking tape, just finished using a bunch
on my Creature cabinet project. Well actually my brother (restores
vettes) uses it… I just “borrow” rolls from him! Works great.
Whatever you do don’t cheap out with masking tape, there’s a huge
difference between the good stuff and the crap like “Tuck” tape that
is thin, gooey, and sticks like cement if you leave it on for more
than a day.

Info here:
http://products3.3m.com/catalog/us/en001/auto_marine_aero/marine/node_GSTJ7LC17Jbe/root_GST1T4S9TCgv/vroot_GS4JK4Y166ge/gvel_94R0HRQVZXgl/theme_us_marine_3_0/command_AbcPageHandler/output_html
or
http://tinyurl.com/98jbl

From: “Otto”
Newsgroups: rec.games.pinball

All easy problems as everyone has said.

Step back from it and relax.

Google the lock kick out.

http://www.google.com/advanced_search?hl=en

Learn how to adjust/check/repair switches. Go into switch edges test, pull
out the manual and go to the switch matrix in inside the rear cover, and
learn. Notice the display on the dmd is the same as the matrix in the
manual. Play around with it. Learn it. Find the slot switch and play with
it. Check the wires on the switch. Activate by hand and then with the ball.
Adjust. Repair as necessary.

Learn how to rebuild flippers.

http://marvin3m.com/wpc/index3.htm#flip

You can do a lot for the flipper strength by simply replacing the coil
sleeves and cleaning up the plunger and resoldering the lugs if any of the
wires look poorly connected. Finish by adjusting the eos switch so that it
closes right at the end of the flipper travel. Check for no mechanical
binding.

Settle in with Marvin and turn you head into a sponge.

http://marvin3m.com/wpc/index.htm

Lots of good stuff

Take each problem by itself, one at a time.

It will be well worth your effort as you solve each problem.