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hey everyone, im restoring my tokheim 39, and I noticed the pump faces had some parts where the paint is chipped and rusted.what is the best way to repair that? also how can i find that exact white color the faces are painted.
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Those faces should be porcelain white and aren't painted. You can buy some model paint at your local hobby shop and try to match the color. Other than that you would need to purchase reproduction faces from one of the suppliers or look for originals on ebay! Good luck!
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I tried "repair" paint from my local appliance dealer thinking the porcelain would be a good match-it wasn't. There are plenty of great original 39 plates out there. Brady
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Are the restoration Tokheim 39 pump faces painted or porcelian?
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I've filled the holes with body plastic(bondo) and used Testers gloss white model paint in a air brush and they came out pretty good. The paint wasn't an exact match but very close. spencer
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I have these hanging up in the garage rafters. Not sure if they're any better than what you have now. I'll trade you some cans for these. These are originals.   
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Original 39 faces were porcelain, reproductions are....?
Once installed, reproductions look identical to the originals, only you will know the difference.
Who will know the difference, the pump police?
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Original 39 faces were porcelain, reproductions are....?
Once installed, reproductions look identical to the originals, only you will know the difference.
Who will know the difference, the pump police?
Jack Sim Save your money on the repros, You CAN tell the difference and Clean original faces are everywhere.
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I agree with Jack. Use a repro face, usually painted metal. Perfect look to finish off a quality restoration? If you don't want to do that, use white rustoleum....it's close but not an exact match. Paul www.severngaspumps.com
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I dont want to put any more money in the pump than I have to. I was thinking of using bondo so that what I will try.
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also how can I tell if my pup plate that i have now is reproduction, or original. It looks to be worn like an original, andd looks like the one bad gas posted. But in some parts the paint is perfect.
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also how can I tell if my pup plate that i have now is reproduction, or original. It looks to be worn like an original, andd looks like the one bad gas posted. But in some parts the paint is perfect. Show us a Picture and we will be able to tell you if it is a Original.
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