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This is my new project. Dodgers Stadium field seats.
Thanks for all the helpful info on here. These have been sitting outside in the LA sun since 2005. Beyond faded and corroded. I found a way to properly restore the plastic seats and have been flip flopping with painting the metal legs/frame. Two different yellow colors appear. I’m guessing the first layer (light yellow) is closer to original. I can see red oxide primer under the yellow. Since it’s still a 50/50 split on full restoration I’ve come here for advice. I need to attack the rust issues first and I know it will disturb the paint anyway. Any advice? Leave it? Or repaint? ![]() ![]() ![]() Last edited by DamagedCase; 03-20-2021 at 05:59 PM. |
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When I wanted to redo a pair for my office, I wanted them as close to the way I remembered them as a child going with my grandfather. We sat Field Box Aisle 16 Row D Seat 7 & 8 every Sunday afternoon. I researched colors and repainted the rails as close to the original color that I pulled from the crawl space. They were in pretty good condition, but I wanted them re-done. The backs were unpainted and again wanted them as close to the original colors I could find from that ERA and memory. They pay homage to my dad for his hard work in helping construct the stadium and my grandfather who took me to the most memorable games of my lifetime. I see both of them sitting in them smiling ![]() Hope that helps and wishing you a happy restoration whichever you choose. |
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If anybody needs any parts for Shibe Field seats let me know. I have some extra backs and seats.
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I have them both ways, personally I prefer them unrestored. It makes me think of them still in the stadium, who was first person to sit in it and who was the last. One aspect to consider is the paint on older seats tends to flake off easily, it could be lead based paint, a potential hazard for little kids and pets. I have a figural Polo Grounds seat that's been restored, it can be sat in safely without any issues which is pretty cool. One of these days I hope to find a seat from Ebbets Field and I actually have no preference whether it's restored or not. Either way, they're a great addition to a collection, they always draw attention.
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I was also concerned about lead, so I bought a respirator to take them apart. I started restoring the plastic seats parts because they’re just gross. I really appreciate all the helpful info everyone has provided. Here’s what I have so far. Using a straight edge to scrape off the oxidation layer, followed by incremental grit sandpaper and eventually will buff with a wheel. ![]() |
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I never could have imagined the yellow plastic would clean up so well!
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if you can help with SF Giants items (no cards), let me send you my wantlist! |
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Do you recall if the 1975 remodel had the arm rests painted grey? Mine have yellow splashed on so wasn’t sure if they planted yellow over the grey and over time it wore off. I live the homage to your dad. My dad took us to many games in the 80s and we always sat in field sections because they were company tickets. Years later he admitted to me that he hates baseball but only went because my brother and I enjoyed going 😂 |
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