What type of paint should be used to paint the tank? Enamel maybe? If it's lacquered (which it will be) does it matter? Would a slight paraffin...
@Jean J The type of paint used on the upper bug screen is resistant to higher temperatures than normal paint. It stays relatively soft until the...
I think I usually use a couple of heaping spoonfuls in 500mL of water. Sorry for the mixed kitchen drawer and metric units! Lately I've been...
Before buying chemicals I tried something different to get the paint off: Great Success! [ATTACH] No chemicals, no hard scrubbing, no...
Assuming you're reffering to the inside of the tank, basically any thinners which will remove varnish work well, some folks use acetone, some use...
@MYN Interesting stuff. No not going to strip anything, Simply interested in knowing if it was possible without sandblasting or grinding down....
That screw shall be opened slightly when you pump pressure in to the tank. Never removed. After that, it shall be well closed. Inside the lid is a...
Hi all, My second attempt for building and restoring a Tilley Guardsman after my first attempt with my dad's Tilley hospital wall lamp. I bought...
Hey @Norman Well done on the light up of your P350. The paint job’s quality appears consistent with army equipment. I have example of army...
It's lock-down I guess, but the number of new members asking about painting hoods with Acme Miracle Heat Resistant Paint has certainly risen over...
Jay. Yes Lind-O-Lite 330A. These lamps were also sold by Montgomery Ward and Sears. The Sears model has number 07701 marked in the base. Direct...
You did some good, skilled work there Gary! And looking very nice indeed! Although there might be some discussion as to the multi-slotted collar -...
Check the date stamp in the base of this one. BR lanterns from 1960-61 with that X359 type hood were a special for Southern Rail and were painted...
@David Jenkins Welcome. You have a nice Tilley R1 radiator. Starting backwards. 1. That type of control knob screws of anticlockwise. If it’s...
These non pressurised kerosene roadside safety lanterns were sometimes called bullseye lanterns and used where there was a danger to motorists...
The great thing about being a regular member of this site is the combined knowledge of it's member. Ask almost any lantern related question and...
The paint Willis & Bates used is bloody hard to get off! I've used two different types of stripper and there's always a sticky residue left that...
Hi and welcome. I'm pretty sure it runs on Coleman fuel or unleaded 'as a last resort' but it's best to avoid petrol if at all possible. The...
As I posted a while back, I have re-finished my restored 300X with the Rustoleum Claret which is not fuel resistant. Could anyone recommend a...
As I collect Tilley lamps I was offered some Tilley parts yesterday and seen these pair of Bialaddin's. Thought to myself those look interesting...
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