Thanks for all the replies.
One coat of Upol etch primer then three of Craftmaster sprayed on with large airbrush rubbed down between coats. The result a perfect gloss...
I didn’t think about this before and have spent hours on two Bialaddin tanks. I used Craftmaster enamel paint sprayed on so hopefully I’ll be ok....
Do you pressure lamp restorers bother with fuel proof lacquer as a final coat when you re paint a tank or not ?
this interests me too, what do you guys think, worth a punt ?
Thanks for the link. I think I’ll stick with Tilley for the Tilley lamps and take my chances but I need one or two for the Bialaddin’s I’m working...
Just scanning the ads on an auction site and noticed a seller in Taiwan selling modern vaporisers for Tilley and Bialaddin lamps. He claims they...
Thanks. Which are the earlier caps, large or small ?
As header, can someone please let me know the difference in size of the large and small filler caps and is the difference outside diameter only or...
Many thanks for the tips, this is an excellent forum. I managed to free it up just after posting the thread but thought I’m bound to come across...
Apologies if this has been done many times before but I’m stuck for ideas tips tricks as to how I can remove a stuck non return valve on a...
Thanks for clarifying that for me. I did attempt to replace the original felt in my Pigeon’s but after several purchases of different types I...
I had no idea these were intended to run on spirit/petrol. I have two which I run on lamp oil so far without issues. What am I letting myself in for ?
The cage surround, where it says Bialaddin and the model etc. The hood being enamelled would explain things. I bought the hood from the bay with...
Anyone any suggestions as to how I can remove the finish in a Bialaddin 305 M. ? I’ve tried paint & varnish remover but it won’t touch the olive...
This is my first Bialaddin renovation and I’m struggling to remove the olive coloured finish from the cage surround and hood. I’ve tried paint &...
Yep, that's the one. The 2 springs I got from Tilley are not tapered, exactly the same both ends. When I said alter the position of the seal, I...
Yep, plastic seal over the hole spring behind that and tightened down under the screw cap. I played around with it for half hour tonight and the...
A new non return valve and spring which came with the Tilley service kit was fitted. I have even tried re-fitting the old valve to see if I can...
Like Martin, I'm also having pump problems with my re-build of a Tilley 246B. I've got a new leather ( from Tilley ) which has been well soaked in...
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