I am trying to acquire one of these models at the moment but hesitated because I considered the condition a bit rough. I am truly inspired by the...
I must say, having done the same type of faded paint job, it's not straightforward at all! I made 3 wooden masking panels so the graded fades were...
I have acquired this lantern which is in mainly good nick (mechanically) needs restoring which I am really looking forward to doing. I have a...
Hi @Paul Burnell Brass isn’t a base metal, it’s an alloy of Copper and Zinc.. have a look online for the many types of brasses out...
Has anyone stripped paint from a painted reflector and if so what did they use please? I found some advice that mentioned if using a liquid paint...
Its a great heater and I have only seen crinkle paints and the plated version on that type of fount/tank? I like that colour as well :-) I bet it...
Yup, vinegar. I have a plastic bucket of vinegar for larger pieces and day or two loosens it nicely. I follow this up with a wire brush (drill...
Hi @My29cq329 im pretty sure that the fount is Brass? (check with a magnet though) careful localised polishing will bring up the brass colour...
So the latest toy arrived today. See picture. Sadly the glass is cracked and even more sadly, it is Durosil long bottom type and probably...
Some good suggestions re: the glass. Before you use the lantern, even though it looks to be in good condition, it is good practice to check for...
Yes you can, but not for all types of paints. Sometimes, heat curing undesired effects and thus not recommended by the manufacturers.
I own a professional refinishing business. Use Methelne Chloride paste stripper. This can no longer be purchased by home owners in the USA due to...
Hello all, I'm new to this forum but have to say that it has been really interesting and useful already - great stuff. A friend kindly gave me a...
Bottogas was a British company supplying refillable (on exchange) cylinders of butane for “lighting, cooking, heating”. In business from the...
I dispensed with the idea of a locking washer, cutting a keyway in the spindle and control knob instead and making a Woodruff-type key to fit. I...
That's a very nice paint job. Congrats on a beautiful restoration. Unfortunately I don't have a spare genny as I was fortunate in that the lamps I...
Basically, like what others had already mentioned. Honestly, I would suggest that you don't compare or decide between these as different options....
Hi Gary thanks for the info . I have seen that type of paint before so I shall have another look for it ,handy that it's in a rattle can,other...
I just got this 320. The previous owner stripped all the paint off of it. I don't know if the he was going to paint it or polish it. I'd like to...
Any tips on what type of paint has been used on the brass tank?
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