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Great flic , never tried the wet sand before, I like the results.
I did this one not to long ago with a pressure washer
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Great video Rob. Think its important to figure out what paint you have.
The old oil base enamel paints doesn't give up as easy as laytex base paints of today.
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Thanks guys !
Nick,
Thanks for posting pictures of your National A-62 pump. The sides and top almost look like they are Flying A green porcelain but I am thinking they are painted panels? The pressure washer gave it a good look.
Rob
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Great video Rob. Think its important to figure out what paint you have.
The old oil base enamel paints doesn't give up as easy as laytex base paints of today. Yes I agree!!!! Rob
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Finally watched it. Nice job!!! It looks good. Video was a good job as well.
I likeShell ![[Linked Image from imagizer.imageshack.com]](https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/xq90/921/7Yb02T.jpg)
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Thanks Dave and Matt ,
Matt ,
I have been inspired by you and what you have done with your pumps over the years. I finally took the time to make a pump my own! This one is a keeper for sure now.
Rob
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What a cool video...thank you for taking the time to do that. End product is beautiful.
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What a cool video...thank you for taking the time to do that. End product is beautiful. Thanks, It’s now in the garage building and every time I walk in there and see it I smile! What a fun small project! Rob
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i used stripped on this national 360 pump was wondeing what i can do to bring the porcelain shine back . wet sand and buff? buff panels with compound?
marky
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Hi Marky,
I have cleaned up a bunch of those National porcelain pumps. Just use a fine polishing compound after the chemical stripping and washing. After that use a good quality automotive wax and buff it off. It will shine!
Rob
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