1972 Williams Swinger EM Restoration

[studley67]

2 years ago we picked up this machine with 2 playfields, cabinet and a terrible Backglass.
We got it working at first but got to the stage where we decided to restore it.
The working playfield was not entirely salvageable, the paint would peel of completely with the mylar as if it were an overlay.
We stripped down the spare playfield for restoring.

[studley67]

Backglass and Cabinet:

Started a backglass reprint thread a while back: http://aussiepinball.com/index.php?topic=7333.0

[studley67]

Began the mylar removal on the second playfield and revealed some interesting colours. 
 

[studley67]

After removing all the glue (took weeks!) it could then be masked up and painted 

[studley67]

Mildflame painting

[studley67]

Yellow close to finished

[studley67]

It's currently masked up ready for pink... The masking is the most vital part even if you have airbrush skills, because of the style of the machine it needs to be kept with a clean cartoon look with no overspray.
Masking one colour can take a whole day!
I have used printing paper and masking tape

[Strangeways]

That's a tough playfield to restore, but I like the progress that is already done !

[studley67]

this thread has been started by mildflame at my house ie my username.i however does not have the paitience of my son.he is outdoing me %100.good job mate.he is spraying as i type.i am encouraging him to up-load his progress.

[swinks]

great work guys, looking good

[Crashramp]

Looking very nice guys!

[goodolddays]

Great work so far