One definition of restore;
re·store /rɪˈstɔr, -ˈstoʊr/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[ri-stawr, -stohr] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–verb (used with object), -stored, -stor·ing.
1. to bring back into existence, use, or the like; reestablish: to restore order.
2. to bring back to a former, original, or normal condition, as a building, statue, or painting.
3. to bring back to a state of health, soundness, or vigor.
4. to put back to a former place, or to a former position, rank, etc.: to restore the king to his throne.
5. to give back; make return or restitution of (anything taken away or lost).
6. to reproduce or reconstruct (an ancient building, extinct animal, etc.) in the original state.
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[Origin: 1250–1300; ME restoren < OF restorer < L restaurāre; see re-, store]
So, if you deviate from how it was originally in any way, then technically, I suppose it is customized vs. retored.
I am customizing my T/A, I have no plans for a "true" restoration, I would rather have it my way, which seams to be pretty common for a lot of us here.
Barry
cus·tom·ize /ˈkʌstəˌmaɪz/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[kuhs-tuh-mahyz] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–verb (used with object) -ized, -iz·ing. to modify or build according to individual or personal specifications or preference: to customize an automobile.
Also, especially British, cus·tom·ise.
