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11-30-2012, 01:44 PM
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I would be very careful in selecting a restorer- its not like restoring a piece a paper. Its an awesome sign. Congrats on the pick up
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11-30-2012, 08:09 PM
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Seller
I did not realize you were on the board David. Thanks again David and I am thrilled to own it - once I receive it
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11-30-2012, 09:09 PM
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Beautiful item. Congratulations. I agree with Mark in that I usually am not in favor of restoring vintage pieces but in this case I would. It would make it so much more enjoyable to look at. I say this as someone who has been attending auctions and shows for over 35 years.
Congratulations again, it is amazing. Peter
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12-01-2012, 05:05 AM
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I would not have it "restored" in that I would have it professionally cleaned and perhaps address any dings in the metal, like you would a car, but I would not add paint. whether ephemera, signs, decals, etc I would not add paint.
Last edited by BigJJ; 12-01-2012 at 05:35 AM.
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12-01-2012, 08:34 AM
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Yeah that's a super neat piece! As for restoration I would have to wait and see what it looks like when you receive it. I would also greatly consider the price to restore. Just my thoughts. Search "reach sign" on hunt's website. They've sold these.
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12-02-2012, 08:41 PM
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I wouldn't restore it. I'd give it a light cleaning, remove the back temporarily to stabilize the rust that's started and reassemble. It will still look really great. Maybe better than a restoration that makes it look too nice.
Steve B
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12-03-2012, 07:17 AM
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Thanks for all the recommendations and ideas. I plan on stabilizing it so that further damage will be avoided and if that means removing some of the rust so be it. I am not going to have it completely restored at all as I believe it looks better as is. I will post pictures once done. Thanks
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#10
04-23-2013, 06:14 PM
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Finally got it back from restoration
The restoration work on it is phenomenal!!! They removed the rust and added just a bit of paint to prevent the rust from spreading. As you can see from the photos they did quite a remarkable job
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#11
04-23-2013, 06:17 PM
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Before Picture
Here is the piece prior to restoration
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