Tilley PL53

Discussion in 'PL52-PL53-PL54' started by Reb, Nov 19, 2016.

  1. Reb

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    My restored PL53 i know red is not the tilley colour but i was getting fed up of painting every lamp gold or beige.


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  2. KAB

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    Nice colour, might not be correct, but different.
     
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  3. taiwan_lei

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    The color is cool.
     
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  4. Michel

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    i am with you Reb and Lei, a few new color is a good thing
    obviously, I understand this could offend some of the "temple's guardians", But I like.
     
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  5. JEFF JOHNSON

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    It looks very smart! :thumbup:

    That control cock is much older than the lamp.
     
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  6. OZZY

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    Nice job Reb. Well done
    I love PL53s. They are my fave storm lamps
    They look all the better with a reflector
    I was considering getting reflectors for mine
    You have just made my mind up for me

    Ozzy
     
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  7. Lamp Doctor Australia

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    Yea nothing like colour.
    Bob
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  8. Reb

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    Thats what i like to see bring on the colour i really like the look of the yellow i might just have to do one like that myself
     
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  9. longilily United Kingdom

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    They seem familiar, think I've seen these paint jobs for sale on the Bay :-k
     
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