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Mon Apr 11 2016 01:24 PM
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... Just picked up this sign and am wondering if I should get someone to restore the areas where the paint is missing... or leave AS IS ?? .... for now I am leaving AS IS.  
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saw that at Charlotte and had the same thought . cool sign. I would leave it . Its only original once as they say .
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... I tend to agree
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That is one cool sign! I'd have someone paint a replica sign and leave this one alone.
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looks good as is .. ...
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Leave it... it cool like that.
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I wonder if there is a temporary paint to put on that could be removed, or removable decals? The rust behind, on and above the car I could leave, but as a painter I would be itching to paint the tires on...  Go ahead, yell at me...I probably deserve it for going against the current. LOL
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What is the condition of what's left. The upper right appears to have flaking paint. If you don't do something to stabilize what you have, you may find a lot more peeling off. Leaving it as is may not be the best option.
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Great point, ROD! I, myself would have never thought of that scenario!
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You could cut out some sheet metal circles, re-paint them as tires, and mount them on the original with thin magnets. No harm done to the original sign, and might look good from a distance.
My vote is always leave as is...
-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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