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How to restore an original old gas pump’s finish #744254 Mon Feb 24 2020 09:00 PM Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,313 Likes: 86 California Gas Pump Rob OP Veteran Member OP Gas Pump Rob Veteran Member Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,313 Likes: 86 California This is a video on how to restore an old original gas pump’s finish and functionality. Enjoy! Rob https://youtu.be/_z6U-6x9ehU Last edited by Oldgas; Mon Feb 24 2020 10:41 PM. Reason: Edit to embed video to display within the forum post

Re: How to restore an original old gas pump’s finish Gas Pump Rob #744256 Mon Feb 24 2020 09:31 PM Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 19,469 Likes: 1022 So. Ca. advertologist Veteran Member advertologist Veteran Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 19,469 Likes: 1022 So. Ca. that looks like work with xlnt results, educational .. ... RANDY

Re: How to restore an original old gas pump’s finish Gas Pump Rob #744258 Mon Feb 24 2020 09:45 PM Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,313 Likes: 86 California Gas Pump Rob OP Veteran Member OP Gas Pump Rob Veteran Member Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,313 Likes: 86 California Hello Randy, Thanks for your positive comment! All I can say is this was very enjoyable work! All in all I spent only a few hours and smiled the entire time ! Hopefully I will see you at the new Roy Reeds Location soon!!!! Rob

Re: How to restore an original old gas pump’s finish Gas Pump Rob #744271 Tue Feb 25 2020 08:12 AM Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 1,764 Likes: 88 Plano TX SandPCollector Veteran Member SandPCollector Veteran Member Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 1,764 Likes: 88 Plano TX Rob, I very much enjoyed your latest video. It is great to see you bring life back into these old pumps! Regards, Jim I collect gas pump salt and pepper shakers and the plastic coin banks made by AVSCO.

Re: How to restore an original old gas pump’s finish Gas Pump Rob #744276 Tue Feb 25 2020 12:17 PM Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 818 Likes: 4 San Jose Ca us hancock-oil Petro Enthusiast hancock-oil Petro Enthusiast Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 818 Likes: 4 San Jose Ca us Rob, Great Video. Jim West Coast signs, globes and quarts

Re: How to restore an original old gas pump’s finish Gas Pump Rob #744277 Tue Feb 25 2020 01:00 PM Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 64 Likes: 2 md C carconcierge Active Member carconcierge Active Member C Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 64 Likes: 2 md Great video, again. If I had done that to that pump I would have left one side as is so that everyone could see the before and after. Great job. Thanks for posting it. Bob

Re: How to restore an original old gas pump’s finish Gas Pump Rob #744283 Tue Feb 25 2020 03:46 PM Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 196 Likes: 35 Indianapolis, IN Y yeley101 Petro Enthusiast yeley101 Petro Enthusiast Y Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 196 Likes: 35 Indianapolis, IN Love the video Rob. Great work as always.

Re: How to restore an original old gas pump’s finish Gas Pump Rob #744284 Tue Feb 25 2020 03:49 PM Joined: Aug 2015 Posts: 630 Likes: 155 UT Wasatch Man Petro Enthusiast Wasatch Man Petro Enthusiast Joined: Aug 2015 Posts: 630 Likes: 155 UT It Turned out looking great , and a lot of fun to watch . Thanks

Re: How to restore an original old gas pump’s finish Gas Pump Rob #744289 Tue Feb 25 2020 05:54 PM Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 709 Likes: 9 Kansas City, MO Coops 427 Petro Enthusiast Coops 427 Petro Enthusiast Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 709 Likes: 9 Kansas City, MO Once again, nice video Rob! -Matt

Re: How to restore an original old gas pump’s finish Gas Pump Rob #744311 Tue Feb 25 2020 09:41 PM Joined: May 2012 Posts: 4,293 Likes: 27 Hays, Kansas bsplichal95 Veteran Member bsplichal95 Veteran Member Joined: May 2012 Posts: 4,293 Likes: 27 Hays, Kansas Great video Rob!! Braden Splichal

Re: How to restore an original old gas pump’s finish Gas Pump Rob #744313 Tue Feb 25 2020 10:22 PM Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,313 Likes: 86 California Gas Pump Rob OP Veteran Member OP Gas Pump Rob Veteran Member Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,313 Likes: 86 California Thanks for all the nice compliments on my pump and video project! I really did enjoy that project more than any other that I have recently worked on. Rob

Re: How to restore an original old gas pump’s finish Gas Pump Rob #744315 Tue Feb 25 2020 11:26 PM Joined: Jun 2015 Posts: 324 Likes: 21 Hays, Kansas kjsplichal67 Petro Enthusiast kjsplichal67 Petro Enthusiast Joined: Jun 2015 Posts: 324 Likes: 21 Hays, Kansas Nice job Rob, love it!

Re: How to restore an original old gas pump’s finish Gas Pump Rob #744319 Wed Feb 26 2020 04:50 AM Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 2,995 Likes: 110 Michigan, USA (near Chesterfie... Speedracer Veteran Member Speedracer Veteran Member Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 2,995 Likes: 110 Michigan, USA (near Chesterfie... Cool video Rob. I love those original patina pumps as well. -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.)

Re: How to restore an original old gas pump’s finish Gas Pump Rob #744322 Wed Feb 26 2020 07:10 AM Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,206 Likes: 13 Carthage, IN USA tbuckles Veteran Member tbuckles Veteran Member Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,206 Likes: 13 Carthage, IN USA Great job Rob! You've inspired me to try that on a Tokheim 850 I have with ugly brown paint over red an yellow peaking thru. Now I just need to find the time. Tom. Always buying gas pumps and parts. Visit my web site: www.gaspumps.us Buckles Vintage Gas Pump Parts LLC Carthage Indiana

Re: How to restore an original old gas pump’s finish Gas Pump Rob #744341 Wed Feb 26 2020 02:52 PM Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,313 Likes: 86 California Gas Pump Rob OP Veteran Member OP Gas Pump Rob Veteran Member Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,313 Likes: 86 California Thanks guys! Tom if you try it in your 850 I would love to see before and after pictures please. Thanks, Rob

Re: How to restore an original old gas pump’s finish Gas Pump Rob #744348 Wed Feb 26 2020 04:55 PM Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 365 Likes: 15 Ohio Y Yellow57 Petro Enthusiast Yellow57 Petro Enthusiast Y Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 365 Likes: 15 Ohio Great flic , never tried the wet sand before, I like the results. I did this one not to long ago with a pressure washer Last edited by Yellow57; Wed Feb 26 2020 04:57 PM.

Re: How to restore an original old gas pump’s finish Gas Pump Rob #744356 Wed Feb 26 2020 11:10 PM Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 2,085 Likes: 11 Mt. Juliet, Tenn. L Loyd Pierce Veteran Member Loyd Pierce Veteran Member L Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 2,085 Likes: 11 Mt. Juliet, Tenn. 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. *Wanted Pierce Pennant Petroleum*

Re: How to restore an original old gas pump’s finish Gas Pump Rob #744366 Thu Feb 27 2020 06:51 AM Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 2,909 Likes: 95 Downey , CA pumpingethyl Veteran Member pumpingethyl Veteran Member Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 2,909 Likes: 95 Downey , CA Awesome video Rob Dennis Leith / Always looking for unusual Gilmore Oil Company items and Automobilia Displays

Re: How to restore an original old gas pump’s finish Loyd Pierce #744369 Thu Feb 27 2020 07:58 AM Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,313 Likes: 86 California Gas Pump Rob OP Veteran Member OP Gas Pump Rob Veteran Member Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,313 Likes: 86 California 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 Last edited by Gas Pump Rob; Thu Feb 27 2020 08:00 AM. Reason: Spelling

Re: How to restore an original old gas pump’s finish Loyd Pierce #744370 Thu Feb 27 2020 08:02 AM Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,313 Likes: 86 California Gas Pump Rob OP Veteran Member OP Gas Pump Rob Veteran Member Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,313 Likes: 86 California Originally Posted by Loyd Pierce 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

Re: How to restore an original old gas pump’s finish Gas Pump Rob #744435 Fri Feb 28 2020 06:48 AM Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 1,145 Likes: 1 Ontario, Canada redindianguy Veteran Member redindianguy Veteran Member Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 1,145 Likes: 1 Ontario, Canada really cool Follow the Red Indian Trail

Re: How to restore an original old gas pump’s finish Gas Pump Rob #744464 Fri Feb 28 2020 04:44 PM Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 4,027 Likes: 136 Cameron Park,Ca. MATT ALVAREZ Veteran Member MATT ALVAREZ Veteran Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 4,027 Likes: 136 Cameron Park,Ca. Finally watched it. Nice job!!! It looks good. Video was a good job as well. I likeShell

Re: How to restore an original old gas pump’s finish Gas Pump Rob #744487 Sat Feb 29 2020 12:03 AM Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,313 Likes: 86 California Gas Pump Rob OP Veteran Member OP Gas Pump Rob Veteran Member Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,313 Likes: 86 California 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

Re: How to restore an original old gas pump’s finish Gas Pump Rob #744530 Sun Mar 01 2020 11:08 AM Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,689 Likes: 17 Oregon P petropumps Veteran Member petropumps Veteran Member P Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,689 Likes: 17 Oregon What a cool video...thank you for taking the time to do that. End product is beautiful.

Re: How to restore an original old gas pump’s finish petropumps #744646 Tue Mar 03 2020 08:02 AM Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,313 Likes: 86 California Gas Pump Rob OP Veteran Member OP Gas Pump Rob Veteran Member Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,313 Likes: 86 California Originally Posted by petropumps 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 Last edited by Gas Pump Rob; Tue Mar 03 2020 08:03 AM.

Re: How to restore an original old gas pump’s finish Gas Pump Rob #744789 Thu Mar 05 2020 01:21 PM Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 1,154 Likes: 1 methuen,mass 01844 marky Veteran Member marky Veteran Member Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 1,154 Likes: 1 methuen,mass 01844 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 collect jenney, independent oil co. , underhay oil co , valora motor oil and other massachusetts brands.

Re: How to restore an original old gas pump’s finish Gas Pump Rob #744965 Mon Mar 09 2020 08:00 AM Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,313 Likes: 86 California Gas Pump Rob OP Veteran Member OP Gas Pump Rob Veteran Member Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,313 Likes: 86 California 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 Last edited by Gas Pump Rob; Mon Mar 09 2020 08:03 AM.

Re: How to restore an original old gas pump’s finish Gas Pump Rob #744992 Mon Mar 09 2020 06:37 PM Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 1,154 Likes: 1 methuen,mass 01844 marky Veteran Member marky Veteran Member Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 1,154 Likes: 1 methuen,mass 01844 ok thank you collect jenney, independent oil co. , underhay oil co , valora motor oil and other massachusetts brands.