Insert ghosting

[jonathan]

I've noticed on a lot of the later WPC95 games the inserts get ghosting on them/a milky colour around the edges. What causes this? Is it anything to do with heat from the bulbs? Ie. LEDs would prevent more damage

 

[ronsplooter]

I can't remember why it happens but I'm pretty sure Chris Hutchins talks about it on one of his vids on the HEP YouTube channel:

http://www.youtube.com/user/highendpins

Can't remember which vid it is but they're all worth a watch anyway

 

[Sgt GrizZ]

Its basically clearcoat not adhering to the insert plastic. Can be caused by contaminants on the insert. Apparently quite a lot of late 90s Williams games came out of the factory with some milky insert issues. Heat may possibly make it worse. I know if you see an insert where a flasher has locked on under it and heat damaged it, it also goes milky.

 

[jonathan]

Ok thanks

 

[RudeDogg1]

Its basically clearcoat not adhering to the insert plastic. Can be caused by contaminants on the insert. Apparently quite a lot of late 90s Williams games came out of the factory with some milky insert issues. Heat may possibly make it worse. I know if you see an insert where a flasher has locked on under it and heat damaged it, it also goes milky.

Is that replaceable when that happens? Or arent insert replacements available?

 

[Replay]

Very common on CV for some reason - not sure why. MB seems to be a lot better - just one of those things.

 

[jonathan]

Yeah. I did a bit of research on CV as I'm getting one and nearly every one sold on pinside over the last few years has had insert ghosting!

 

[Replay]

Will be interested to hear what you think about CV compared to games like TOTAN as both on my wishlist but never been sure enough that I would like them long term. And TOTAN's are especially hard to find for some reason.

 

[bartron]

that's cos totan owners are just too embarrassed to sell 'em....

 

[Replay]

Very good

 

[Moonraker]

Nice one Stan! :biggrin1:

Both are good games, depends which one tickles your fancy more I guess... personally, I'd probably side on TOTAN if I had to choose between them. eep: