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I don’t know if there is already a topic on materials that you must have.
So post al the materials (with the correct measurements or a direct link) that you find useful so people who begin this great hobby know what to buy. 
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I am also new to pins. Will eventually be starting a freshening up and or restoration of my GL. I've also read here that many people are using ultra sonic cleaners to clean various parts.
One thing also would be to look up information regarding molex crimping tools and where to find them but more importantly the male and female connectors.
Quoted from OpFlash:One thing also would be to look up information regarding molex crimping tools and where to find them but more importantly the male and female connectors.
https://www.greatplainselectronics.com/categories.asp?cat=35 here you can find all the connectors
It kind of depends on what part of the machine you are restoring
This is what I have in my arsenal
Playfield, Plastics and Metal Cleaning
Novus 1, 2, and 3
Metal polish (brasso, etc) and buffing compounds (for buffing wheel)
Simple Green by the gallon
A good glass cleaner
100% Carnuba wax (do not get wax plus cleaners)
Tools
A good set of nut drivers, assorted screwdrivers, crimpers, crescent wrenches
5# vibratory Tumbler
I don't have one, but many folks like a ultrasonic cleaner
6" buffing wheel
If you are going to be doing cab repairs
Bondo
Orbital sander
Rapid Tac for wet decal applications
Electrical
A good DMM
A nice soldering station and solder sucker
It's hard to say not knowing what kind of restorations you plan on doing.
I think interesting would be the correct measurements and equipment that is needed.
For example this set is imo very good but I don’t know the correct measurements in inches witch are needed http://www.plumbersurplus.com/Prod/Klein-Tools-631-7-Piece-Cushion-Grip-Nut-Driver-Set-3-Shanks/98455/Cat/507
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Quoted from nerdygrrl:It's hard to say not knowing what kind of restorations you plan on doing.
It’s not for a special kind of pinball just these thread to help people to find good materials with the correct measurements
So people if you have tips on great tools and sized post them
Already lots of great advice and Pinrestore is really great and a one stop shop. I will add that if you start having the need to rivet parts, please don't use a rivet gun! 
Find or make a friend that has a press or invest in one. Really looks much nicer. 
Quoted from kletmarjet:I think interesting would be the correct measurements and equipment that is needed.
For example this set is imo very good but I don’t know the correct measurements in inches witch are needed http://www.plumbersurplus.com/Prod/Klein-Tools-631-7-Piece-Cushion-Grip-Nut-Driver-Set-3-Shanks/98455/Cat/507
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That set is a must and has what is needed. I'd also suggest investing in at minimum the longer sized magnet drivers in 1/4 and 5/16 Klien has if not the other sizes too. These two are the most common ones. Come in handy when trying to fish a screw in/out of a populated area.
For tools Clay's guide is my go to:
1b. Getting Started: Necessary Tools
Fixing electronic pinball games will require a few tools. Luckily, most are not that specialized and are easy to get.
Non-Specialized Tools Required:
Work Light: clamp style lamp
Screwdrivers: small and medium size, phillips and flat head
Nut Drivers: 1/4", 5/16", and 11/32"
Wrenches: 3/8", 9/16", 5/8" required, other sizes suggested
Allen Wrenches: get an assortment of American sizes
Needle Nose Pliers
Hemostat. Handy for holding parts and springs. Best to have both the curved and straight versions if possible.
Right Angled Screwdriver: both phillips and flat head.
Specialized Tools Required:
These specialized electronics tools are needed. Please see http://marvin3m.com/begin for details on the basic electronics tools you will need.
Alligator clips and wire. You can buy these at Radio Shack, part number 278-001, $3.69.
Soldering Iron.
Rosin Core 60/40 Solder.
De-soldering tool.
Digital Multi-Meter (DMM).
Logic probe.
Cleaning "Tools" Required:
Novus #2 or MillWax (for cleaning playfields and rubber)
Novus #3 (for polishing metal parts)
Johnson's Paste Wax or Meguire's Carnauba Wax (for waxing playfields and cleaning rubber)
You can get Novus at many places (my local grocery store sells it), or from any good pinball vendor. I don't recommend MillWax, but others like it (mostly because they have been around for a LONG time and are used to it). Do not use any Wildcat products or CP-100! They react with plastic and can yellow ramps and lift mylar. Johnson's paste wax or Meguires Carnauba Wax you can get at Kmart.
Good site is http://pinrestore.com/ has lots of good products.
Link to their tools http://pinrestore.com/Tools.html
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