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Did this one today. Had two layers of thick paint. Required some razor blade work, two applications of paint remover and one round of Bon Ami porcelain cleaner. Oh, and lots and lots of elbow grease.

Even though it’s a lot of work, I always enjoy seeing how it looks under that ol’ paint when it’s all done.

-Steve

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-Steve B. (WTB: 48" Flying A button, 48" black/org Phillips 66, White Star, and Chevrolet Signs. Also looking for a Wayne 866. Send a PM. Thanks.)
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Looks good, I like that style of Gulf.


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Wow! That’s looks great. Good job!

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That cleaned up great. Feels good to bring an old sign back like that


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nice good job.

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Wow, awesome!!
I never understand why the original owners don't put in a little effort to do this.


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Nice "restoration"!

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Looks great!


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Thanks for all the nice comments everyone. Can’t wait to do the next one, but I’m out of ‘dirty’ signs. Time to go hunting for some more.

-Steve


-Steve B. (WTB: 48" Flying A button, 48" black/org Phillips 66, White Star, and Chevrolet Signs. Also looking for a Wayne 866. Send a PM. Thanks.)
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Originally Posted by Steven C.
Wow, awesome!!
I never understand why the original owners don't put in a little effort to do this.


you sell a car you clean it up too get max on your investment,
the same would apply here. .. ... cool


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I thinks the sellers of these kind of signs believe it’s shot.... if I can make a $, sell it! Not knowing how tuff porcelain is? Just my guess? Chris

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Great job Steve.
Awesome sign!!!

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Looks amazing!!!

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That looks really nice! Thank you for providing hope and for sharing the steps you used to bring that back to life!


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