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I think the Star Trek looks good but technically it's not a "restoration" or "restored" unless it is brought back to 100% original condition. The terminology gets misused with classic cars a lot too.
The term most widely used nowadays for what you have accomplished would be a "resto-mod" or "restification". The machine is refurbished to the point that it is 100% functional but some modifications have been made to suit your own personal taste.
Quoted from timab2000:Thanks for clarifying all that
So with that kind of thinking..... since I use rustoleum rattle cans, which probably were not the correct color that the factory use, but close enough for me. Or a vinyl stencil, probably not what the factory used. Or that I used 47 bulbs and not 44s. Or that I am using a playfield protector made in Germany so the my non factory playfield won't get screwed up cause the factory does not make them anymore. Same with all the playfield plastics aftermarket, why cause the factory does not make them anymore.
Do you catch where I am drifting......I guess there are no 100% restored games, cause I do not think it can be done they way the did it back in the day according to your strict standards
You can still "restore" a pin or a car or anything else if the goal is to make it as close to original as possible.
In the classic show car competitions the judges take away points for every detail that isn't correct.
Just like restored pinball machines no restored car is ever 100% perfect, although some come pretty-close.
The world of pinball isn't even in the same league as judged concours show car competitions though.
"Restoring" a pinball machine to original condition is easier to do than a car which has far more parts and details to deal with.
If the goal is to modify it (especially aesthetically) then it becomes a customization right off the bat. Different animal but can be just as nice if tastefully done like your pin was.
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