For soot and stubborn grime? Naptha and a terrycloth, gently gently. I recently spent 4 hours over 3 evenings polishing an R55 reflector with...
Lovely FL5 :thumbup: Alec.
@Mackburner HERE? Alec.
Excellent work, well done! BTW, if you happen to find a couple of spare burner assemblies lurking anywhere, I'd love to hear from you! :whistle:...
Nice example! Mine is slightly newer but the same style as this unit :thumbup: Alec.
I would agree with the thorough cleaning/light acid clean and silver-solder repair technique suggested. Perhaps you can find someone to do this...
Hi Folks, An Optimus 550 - 500cp, I couldn't find anything to date it, I don't suppose they are marked on these lamps? It arrived rather dirty...
I thought a group of black spots was a "Mould"? Alec.
@presscall Brilliant! Thanks John, I was unlucky with the search function this time round, I knew it had to be covered somewhere!...
Hi Folks, I am battling a 1080 which is very reluctant to come to pieces! I managed to get the vapouriser off of the pricker rod, that was 20...
My weapon of choice is a Snoop Bottle. The long tube can get in around any Primus/Vapalux/Ditmar etc alcohol tray :) [ATTACH] Alec.
Thanks both! Photos to follow :thumbup: Alec
Hi Folks, Any recommendations for a 991/992 6174 mantle? I have some Peerless 2C-HG and Coleman 21 (or, what I think are 21s, they are single...
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