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Permalink Reply by T-Gripped on October 14, 2019 at 9:47am

I like a vintage/relic look but think these might be pushing it too far. Any thoughts on cleaning these up, or should they remain dust collectors on a back shelf in my shop? 

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Permalink Reply by MadGomer on October 14, 2019 at 9:58am

T-gripped, those both look very usable to me, I'm sure many here would volunteer to take them off your hands (dibs!) A friend recently told me of a derusting trick which I am intrigued with but haven't yet tried - he soaks rusty parts in a solution of ten parts water to one part molasses for 2-3 weeks and says it works great. In your case I'm not sure you want to remove all of the rust (character) but rather just clean them and stabilize the rust. Products are on the market for stabilization, I'd use that after a good cleaning/degreasing and build with them. The stabilizers typically turn the rusty areas a full black and the surface can be painted afterwards (clear coat)
Enjoy!

Permalink Reply by T-Gripped on October 14, 2019 at 10:45am

Thanks MadGomer, I will investigate that idea! 

Permalink Reply by MadGomer on October 14, 2019 at 9:59am

Dull black, not full, sorry

Permalink Reply by BrianQ. on October 14, 2019 at 11:50am

No way, those are perfect relics, I’m jealous!!!

Permalink Reply by Tim Pannabecker on October 15, 2019 at 9:57pm

I do believe those are vintage “patina” that is probably impossible to recreate.   And some may have these treasure around the garage, but that would be difficult for me to find in my area.   I like the rust

Permalink Reply by Mark Bliss on November 6, 2019 at 5:05pm

"Too far gone" or perfectly patina'd?

I'd say the later. Perfectly fine as-is!

The trick here is to build an instrument around that patina that matches/compliments it. Aged and worn, vintage looking, but deceptively playable would be my goal. I dig it!

Permalink Reply by Mike Simpson on February 14, 2020 at 8:32pm

Not too far gone I would build them.

Rednecktele

Permalink Reply by Southpaw on February 17, 2020 at 10:33am

definitely usable, i'm looking at building a motorbike plate cbg with a 6x9in box.  haven't seen too many done.

Permalink Reply by Gus K on February 17, 2020 at 10:56am

You try a bit of this on the top.

https://www.dollartree.com/lime-a-way-thick-gel-formula-toilet-bowl...

Permalink Reply by T-Gripped on March 17, 2020 at 1:48pm

Finished the LPG this morning. The whole world is dealing with the pandemic right now, but here in middle Tennessee we are also still in the throes of tornado recovery. I am going to try to sell this for $130 and donate the entire amount to a relief fund for my community.

Permalink Reply by T-Gripped on March 30, 2020 at 9:03am

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