How to Protect Your Close Encounters of the Third Kind Pinball Machine
Gottlieb · 1978
Protection for Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Every product below fits the Close Encounters of the Third Kind playfield directly — no modifications required.
Playfield Protectors
Installation on the Close Encounters of the Third Kind
We don't yet have a machine-specific install guide for the Close Encounters of the Third Kind. 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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