Thanks guys for the great tips. I will get all the steps mentioned and try it out. Thanks again for all your help. Harvey Kravitz
________________________________ From: Andrew Baron <[email protected]> To: Antique Phonograph List <[email protected]> Sent: Sun, June 13, 2010 8:02:25 AM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Paint on horn Good tips. Thanks, Lee. Andy On Jun 13, 2010, at 7:40 AM, s.l. rexrode wrote: > > I agree with Andy, however I always start a project like this with the least > abrasive things firstand progress upward until I find what works, like: > 1. mild soap & water with a soft cloth2. automotive hand cleaner (the kind > without pumice) and a soft cloth3. hand cleaner and 0000 steel wool / > pressing very lightly4. the Meguiar's product mentioned below5. ....and so on. > I would be very hesitant about using DuPont Polishing compound; it is fairly > abrasive and maytake some paint off. I have found hand cleaner works well > on lots of things without damaging surfaces, including wood cabinets. > Lee > > > > >> From: [email protected] >> To: [email protected] >> Date: Sat, 12 Jun 2010 18:52:06 -0600 >> Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Paint on horn >> >> Spot check a small area with the Meguiar's product "Ultimate >> Compound". I've used this on chalky paint with good results. I don't >> know how it will do with your challenge, but my experience is that it >> doesn't load itself into the paint, like other polishing compounds >> tend to do on aged surfaces that won't otherwise polish. >> >> This product is much milder than DuPont #7 Polishing compound, and >> seems to be smart about removing just the dead pigment; not nearly as >> aggressively as other products. Still, I'd go slow and stop to >> determine your progress often (assuming it passes the spot test). >> >> This is a pretty amazing product and will work nicely to really shine >> up shellac or lacquer finishes on wood, and just about anything else. >> Leaves no residue, has no waxy stuff or silicone in it. Might want to >> follow it up with a high quality wax to give it extra protection, >> assuming you get the desired result. Available from auto parts stores. >> >> If you try this, post your results. >> >> Andy Baron >> >> On Jun 12, 2010, at 6:22 PM, harvey kravitz wrote: >> >>> Hi phono-folks, I just bought a nice 10 panel Edison bell for a >>> cygnet horn. The horn is straight with perfect decals and 99% paint >>> and gold stripes. The paint is very dull. Is there a way to shine it >>> up without destroying the original paint and decals? Any suggestions >>> will be greatly appreciated, >>> Harvey Kravitz >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Phono-L mailing list >>> http://phono-l.oldcrank.org >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Phono-L mailing list >> http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > > _________________________________________________________________ > The New Busy think 9 to 5 is a cute idea. Combine multiple calendars with > Hotmail. > http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?tile=multicalendar&ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_5 > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
