How to Protect Your Big Bang Bar Pinball Machine
Capcom · 1996
Protection for Big Bang Bar
Every product below fits the Big Bang Bar playfield directly — no modifications required.
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Installation on the Big Bang Bar
We don't yet have a machine-specific install guide for the Big Bang Bar. Our generic installation guide covers the universal steps: preparation, laying the protector, adjusting drop targets and mechanisms, and final checks.
Care After Installation
A playfield protector is maintained like the playfield itself — Mill Wax or Novus 2 on a soft cloth. New machines may show moisture spots from outgassing clear coat — not a defect, easy to blow out with compressed air. See Protector Care and Dimples Explained.
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