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Wed Jun 05 2013 06:57 PM
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Here are a few before and after pics of a 6ft Shamrock sign.Came out pretty nice.
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Very nice Mark! The paint undoubtedly protected it somewhat!
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I am always looking for anything Texaco or Oklahoma oil and gas company's, also I am a newbie at seeking globes.
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Is that a porcelain sign? If not what did you use to clean it off?
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Thanks for the compliments!It is porcelain and I used a gel type paint stripper and a razor blade to get most of it off.Then steel wool and soap.Then buffed and waxed.It took some time!
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That does look great and thanx for sharing your process and work with us Mark!
A question tho, did the stripper take off some of the 'shine' or clear coat?, and if it did, did you get it back with the polishing?
I clean a lot of signs up and have always steered clear of the strippers because of that worry but I also worry about the cleaners that I do use because they are pretty harsh.
Thanx in advance if you know.
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I actually use a glue stipper used for floors. I spread it on and wait a little bit and hose it off. Then I use some steal wool to clean up some spots after it drys I polish it up. Works great.
I always try it on a small corner or the opposite side of a two sided sign just to be safe before I try it all over the sign.
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I have never had the stripper harm the shine.I have never left it on long or in direct sun.
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Looking for Tide Water/ Tide Water-Associated/ Tidewater items
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Thanks
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Missed this one Mark doing some catch up reading tonight , I like that sign very very nice!! Great find!
I like SINCLAIR and old American made stuff ... No china items.
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