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Latest addition to my collection of HAND PAINTED cans.

The RESTORATION of this can says it all + the HAND PAINTED art work & pin-striping!

Very Costly but then again, something I wanted for my collection.

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Looks great!!!! good save for an old can.

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Wow! I like it! wish I had some talent to paint like that! tt

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WOW! DOUBLE WOW! L@@ks Super! Even did some body work I see?


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shocked If that is all hand painted and not computer generated decals, you are REALLY TALENTED!! Very Nice.

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I just re-read my post & realized that my post indicates that:

1- I restore the "beat-up" CAN
2- I do the art work by hand + pin-striping

None of the above! I wish I was that talented! frown

So, to revise the post:

1- is done by a master craftsman "Richard".
2- Richard has his artist do the art work + pin-striping

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Henrik, nice job, another "saved" piece. Don


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I love the way the Lion has depth~ Like you want to pet his fur... but wait it's the Gilmore lion!!!! Very nice. I think you should share the rest of your can collection Hen!

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Looks good, Henrik!


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Good to hear from you, Jeremy!

More CANS as suggested by "Garage-A-GoGo"








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That is the work of a master graphic artist!

Thanks for sharing... smile

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They are truely amazing and a treat to look at!
Love the PowerLube!!!!
Thanks for sharing!

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very nice !!!

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May I ask.... How much is one of these worth restored to this condition?

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On average, a can has cost me around $900 total.
Here is a rough breakdown:

$100 - beatup/faded can
$300 – Restoration of a can
$500 - Art work for both sides.

The price per can may sound very high but then again, my experience with Richard has been with
graphic intensive art work. I got the bug when I saw a SHELL can at Richard’s table at a local
show 10 years ago. The can was sold for $650 then. I will post the picture when I find it.


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