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Most people consider it a trade-off- red vs. black. With red, they wear
faster, but the red rubber doesn't get ground into the playfield surface,
like it does on black rings (difficult to clean off). With black, they last
a long time, but you get the black residue all over everything. Most people
we've sold TSPP kits to have opted for white rings and red flipper rubbers.
Personally I think white/red looks better over anything black, anyday, but
the white/red may be a "keeping it clean" idea by some that order the kits.
Black of course is easier to maintain and hides the dirt.
Keep 'er running- great location game!
Ray J.
--
Action Pinball & Amusement, LLC
Salt Lake City, Utah USA
Web: www.actionpinball.com
We're serious about pinball. Anything else is just for fun!
"Brian" wrote:
> Ray,
>
> Thanks so much. I'll be placing an order. I agree that the red flipper
> rubber wears MUCH faster than black. I put black on this TSPP I am
working
> on just for that reason. I hate to do it, but we just rerubbered it 2
> months ago with red rubber and the one on the lower left flipper broke off
> already. So, to black rubber we went. On a side note, this TSPP on
> location has been holding up great and has had no problems at all with the
> exception of some bulb replacements and flipper rubber/slingshot
> replacements. Otherwise, all good. Next weekend, it's being pulled to
the
> back for a full cleaning, which shouldn't be that hard because it looks
> pretty darned good now. Thanks for all of your help.
>
> Brian
>
> "Ray Johnson - Action Pinball" <staff@actionpinball.com> wrote in message
> news:6OidnWYPU7gVWLTeRVn-vg@aros.net...
> > Upper field doesn't have much on it- uses a few mini post rings, black
> > sleeve posts, one 3/4" ring and 2 "small" (1" diameter) red flipper
rings.
> > Lower slingshots are 2-1/2" diameter.
> >
> > We have these available individually- see our website at:
> > www.actionpinball.com for pictures, prices, online ordering. Same-day
> > shipping.
> >
> > If these are needing replacement on your game already, then chances are
> > the
> > rest of the rings aren't far behind in the chain of wearing-out, so may
be
> > a
> > good idea to pick up a spare rubber ring kit. We have these in stock
and
> > available for this game- original black rings or optional white (most
> > people
> > replace with white- looks a bit better on this game). Verified on
actual
> > game. See our site at: www.actionpinball.com for more info and online
> > ordering, pictures, prices, etc.
> >
> > The red flipper rubbers (large and small) are made from a softer rubber
> > than
> > the black, so will wear out much faster- I always recommend getting a
few
> > spares on these for emergency replacement.
> >
> > Hope that helps!
> >
> > Ray J.
> > --
> > Action Pinball & Amusement, LLC
> > Salt Lake City, Utah USA
> > Web: www.actionpinball.com
> >
> > We're serious about pinball. Anything else is just for fun!
> >
> >
> >
> > "Brian" <pinbalz@comcast.net> wrote in message
> > news:0P6dnf9TyMASYrXeRVn-iA@comcast.com...
> >> Hello all,
> >>
> >> I am working on a TSPP we have on location at work and someone took the
> >> manual out of the cabinet (why oh why). I'd look at my manual in my
> > machine
> >> here at home, but it's shrink wrapped awaiting to get into the new
> > basement
> >> gameroom.
> >>
> >> I need the size of the flipper rubbers for the upper playfield please
and
> >> for the slingshots. They are worn and need replacement on the location
> > game
> >> at work.
> >>
> >> Thanks!
> >> Brian
> >> pinbalz at comcast dot net
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
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