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A couple weeks back, I posted some pictures of a Texaco Pole sign that I had found nearby but was covered with another sign and some paint! After getting it home, I decided that I wanted to clean it up before winter, so I took the porcelain sign out of the pole and brought it to my shop, on a small trailer. I've been working on it in my spare time and I finally finished it up , late last week!
First step was 2 applications of a good paint stripper to each side. I did this part outside at the farm because of the mess! Then I propped it up on some wooden two by fours that I put on top of my small trailer, so that it was flat and level to work on! After the 2 applications of paint stripper, I used a razor blade scraper to get all of those stubborn little flecks of paint that the stripper didn't remove. Then I went with Barkeepers friend to get the dirt and any stains,smudges,or rust spots off. That pretty well did it for cleaning and then I used some Howard's Feed & Wax to bring out the colors and the shine. It took about 15 minutes to put it back in the pole stand and now its ready to tuck away for the impending winter! One less job to have done before spring!!!!
First 2 pictures are as found and the last 2 pictures are the finished product!--ENJOY!!
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Please - NO offers to Buy or Sell in this forum category
Statements such as, "I'm thinking about selling this." are considered an offer to sell.
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SWEET KEVIN!
Reminds me of the Mobilgas Marine 6' shield I found years ago!
Protected by paint for an untold amount of time.
DOC @ THE AMERICAN GARAGE
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Rare pumps, Chevrolet items, Goldon Tip Gasoline, Marathon (running man)
Cell # 1-502-396-3435 email lowright@aol.com
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Looks good Kevin 
Wanted Owens Motor Oil & Mobiloil Gargoyle. Brad Ralston & my website is www.petrobarn.com
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Way to save the Texaco.......
Alex
Looking for Texaco and Power Gasoline items
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Nice sign underneath Kevin, want me to store it for you??
Thanks, Phil
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Looking for any old pumps, or nice 5 gallon cans.
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The most valuable commodity I know of is information-Wall Street
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Yes Phil I do but you have to be here tomorrow at 9AM for me to load it for you! LOL You have to be here in person!
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Kevin, I am 30 miles from you now. I will be there first thing in the morning.
Thanks, Phil
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sounds like the sign is headed southeast..
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Come to my new address, as I have moved!
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In fact, I plan on moving every half hour! LOL
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I am always looking for anything Texaco or Oklahoma oil and gas company's, also I am a newbie at seeking globes.
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