Space Invaders Backglass

$279.00 USD

First time available in the hobby EVER – New for April 2022.  We had been asked for years, and finally CPR is taking a crack at a Reproduction Space Invaders backglass.  PLEASE NOTE:  Reproduction backglasses use silkscreened “faux” ink mirroring, which is great enough to pass muster when mirroring is used for standard accents or borders… but for large areas of solid mirror such as on Space Invaders, please remember there is going to be a reflectivity difference compared to oldschool genuine acid-bath mirror of the 70’s and 80’s.   This glass will definitely be welcome for many who have trashed or missing backglasses, as the hobby has had ZERO options up until now.  Before buying, please take a look at the photo gallery to make sure you understand what the faux ink mirroring looks like.  It’s good, but it’s not 100% true elemental silver.  Genuine tempered glass (not a translite).  Polished corners and edges, ready for new 1/8″ backglass trim and lift bar.  Fantastic replacement for a missing, shedding, peeling, or faded original glass.

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REPRODUCTION BACKGLASS CARE and RECOMMENDATIONS

  • Never “triple thick” or apply any additional coatings to the backside of the glass.
  • Alcohol, acetone, and most ‘rattle-can’ liquids must NEVER contact with the ink.
  • If laying a glass down on its backside, always put down a towel or fabric to lay on.
  • The glass stock is tempered – so avoid significant hot-cold temperature shifts.
  • Be cautious of any impacts to the edges, such as setting the glass down on a concrete floor.
  • Never allow ‘sitting’ moisture on the backside.  After 5-7 minutes there is a risk of ink degradation.
  • Do not spray cleaner directly onto the backside as prolonged contact with liquids may damage your glass.
  • If you must clean the backside (bulb dirt, etc.) wipe with a pre-dampened cloth (water or Windex).
  • After wiping, make sure the liquid is dried off (wipe all the way to dry).  Do not allow any moisture to sit.
  • Glass cleaner sprayed directly on the fronts is fine.
  • Don’t let cleaner sit between the channels and your glass.