How to restore a pinball machine | SWR Craftsmanship
For several decades, the pinball machine was the gaming machine of all time! Whether in pubs or amusement arcades, players of all ages gathered around the flashing machines. In the meantime, the pinballs have disappeared from public view. Rusty and dirty, they eke out an existence in basements and garages.
Henrik Maurer and his team have already brought many pinball machines back to life, but the “Eight Ball Deluxe” is always something special. Its mechanics have to be carefully restored, its electronics renewed and its external appearance restored.
It is a task that requires patience, skill and a great deal of craftsmanship. This is particularly evident in the restoration of the playing field: individual color fields are masked and repainted with an airbrush gun. Filigree work continues with brushes and fineliners. After many hours of work and several coats of paint, the playing field shines in new splendor. Ready to play for many years of pinball dreams.
IN THE VIDEO
Henrik Maurer, Managing Director Pinball Dreams
CREDITS
Author: Tim Greiner
Camera: Tobias von Hellborn, Jan Parvu
Sound: Jan Parvu
Editing: Tim Greiner
Speaker: Rolf Hüffer
Editors: Rolf Hüffer, Dorothee Eisinger
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