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We’ll have multiple Playfield Illumination Kits Available at this year’s Pinball Expo in Chicago ( Pinball Expo ) ...
08/21/2026

We’ll have multiple Playfield Illumination Kits Available at this year’s Pinball Expo in Chicago ( Pinball Expo )

08/20/2026

Pinball Playfield Illumination Kits ✨

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Pinball Playfield Illumination Kits! ✨ThePinballScientist.com 👈
08/20/2026

Pinball Playfield Illumination Kits! ✨

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08/19/2026

An update for “The Pinball Scientist” Booth at this year’s Chicago Pinball Expo — Pinball Expo

See you there! 🍻

My Ball Bowler’s rubber that slows the ball down in the backbox was ripped and causing the ball to get stuck. Fleetfarm ...
08/18/2026

My Ball Bowler’s rubber that slows the ball down in the backbox was ripped and causing the ball to get stuck. Fleetfarm sells Baler Belting that works great as a substitute. Good as new! 🎳

The original topper before toppers 👀 My Bally ABC Bowling Lanes still had its original envelope of factory goodies (manu...
08/17/2026

The original topper before toppers 👀
My Bally ABC Bowling Lanes still had its original envelope of factory goodies (manuals, schematics, warranty, and topper).

08/17/2026

Krud Kutter works wonders on these old dirty arcade games! 🎳 ✨

This was done on my Bally Ball Bowler, but could easily be applied to pinball coin doors and whatnot… I got a classic Ba...
08/16/2026

This was done on my Bally Ball Bowler, but could easily be applied to pinball coin doors and whatnot…

I got a classic Bally Ball Bowler (ABC Bowling Lanes, 1957) and found an old coin chute for it. I wanted to renew it and make the Bally Logo red again, like it once was. I used Testors Enamel — Gloss Red — (1103) found at Hobby Lobby ($2.99). I used a toothpick to drop the enamel over the lettering (it’s ok to overdo it here). I then let it set for about 20 minutes before using a tight white cloth (t-shirt) lightly dipped in alcohol to wipe away the top layer (leaving the enamel that dropped inside the recessed lettering). I let it sit for another few hours before re-attaching it to the bowler. I think it turned out great!

I found a Bally Coin Chute for my Ball Bowler. There is something magical about these machines. 😎🍻
08/14/2026

I found a Bally Coin Chute for my Ball Bowler. There is something magical about these machines. 😎🍻

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