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Being Mike suggested this I thought I'd start it up. Mine isn't the best example as you can clearly tell what it was, but cleaned up nicely.
Others feel free to share your repurposed signs.
- Jacob - Email: jake5246@hotmail.com Cell 507-259-2601
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This is not my mine (I wish it was), but I saw this re-purposed Vernor's sign at an auction... It was used as a panel and it happens to be on something else we all like. No, sadly I did not win this item
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-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.)
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ive had quite a few painted repurposed signs, here's the only one i have pictures of right now... ill try to find the others
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One my uncle and dad used that I finally took a look to see what it was.....
2nd is a Fisk I got at Millers a few years back.
Thanks Mike
Always Looking for any Pure Oil and Sunoco Items.
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Got this one, tried to remove the paint with no luck.
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Have gas all the time
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And a Pure Oil pricer sign that had another purpose selling cars at some point.
Thanks Mike
Always Looking for any Pure Oil and Sunoco Items.
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I'm in...with a few modifications. Displayed a US flag via the pipe on the side and the hand grips was used to roll it out in front of the Firestone garage and the Western Auto everyday.
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I bought this double sided Valvoline sign at a grarage sale for $5, figured it was worth a shot at trying to strip the paint off for that. The guy (laughing) told me if I got the paint off he would give me two more just like it. He came over a week later to see it and was amazed at how nice it came out. He kept his word and gave me two more that I was able to remove the paint on as well. I really liked the repaint that said "open gasoline 28 cents a gal. so I left one side untouched.
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Wanted anything Flying A Gas, Signal Gas, Hancock oil co, and Sunland.
Thanks Anthony
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Nice result ! Great colors.
Wanted TEXACO related items & SUNOCO related items .Signs -Globes et'c. Oil Cans - Grease cans .
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I bought this double sided Valvoline sign at a grarage sale for $5, figured it was worth a shot at trying to strip the paint off for that. The guy (laughing) told me if I got the paint off he would give me two more just like it. He came over a week later to see it and was amazed at how nice it came out. He kept his word and gave me two more that I was able to remove the paint on as well. I really liked the repaint that said "open gasoline 28 cents a gal. so I left one side untouched. What did you use to take the paint off?
Have gas all the time
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Here is my Texaco Sign and Banjo Pole. I took it down from its original spot along U.S. 36 in Smith Center, I haven't cleaned it off yet, I will clean it up soon and share with you all.
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found these today , they were being used as bookends for shop manuals . shame on someone. still cool.
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Four of these Good Year signs were found in an old Ford Garage that was built in 1916. They were wrapped around the outside of drawers in a bench and were cut, creased and had quite a few small nail holes in them, but straightened out pretty nicely. Had they not been repurposed and used in this way they never would have survived the same as a lot of repurposed signs.
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What did you use to take the paint off? [/quote]
I used 1000 grit wet sand paper, Contant stream of water, and lots of patients. I let the paper do the work with very light pressure, and a circular motion. I also worked the paint in layers starting with the last coat first. I sanded the as much of the Red lettering off, then started working the Yellow.
Anthony
Wanted anything Flying A Gas, Signal Gas, Hancock oil co, and Sunland.
Thanks Anthony
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