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Fri Aug 29 2014 11:53 AM
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I recently acquired an early tin Hood Tires sign. I love the graphics and I'm wondering if there is a way to prevent the paint from flaking more so that I don't lose them. Any information would be appreciated.
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all you can do is clearcoat it. which is okay, imo, if trying to preserve a sign and keep it from flaking away
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won't flake any more if you keep it from getting it moist, heated garage or house.
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all you can do is clearcoat it. which is okay, imo, if trying to preserve a sign and keep it from flaking away ...yeah, I don't think with a sign like that, anyone would think it was clearcoated to make it look glossier...
Looking for better Gulf items: signs, globes, cans and paper - especially porcelain Gulf flanges, and Gulf A-38 & A-62 ad glass...
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It must be how they were painted when made, I have a vertical version of that sign that has flaked also.It has been kept somewhat in a controlled environment and dry in our shop and has not gotten any worse.
Shorty
Always looking for Mississippi company items, Billups, southland, ride with rose.
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