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« on: September 13, 2010, 04:55:05 pm » |
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I bought a 60"x 40" Porcelain 2 sided sign over the weekend item # 380265385377. What is the best way to go about cleaning & shining it up. It looks to be in excellent shape. Thanks Steve
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« Last Edit: September 13, 2010, 07:52:02 pm by johnieG »
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Creighton
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« Reply #1 on: September 13, 2010, 07:22:20 pm » |
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With that sign just warm water. Great score!
Creighton
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« Last Edit: September 13, 2010, 08:54:27 pm by Creighton »
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« Reply #2 on: September 13, 2010, 07:54:49 pm » |
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I guess I was the winner on the value guessing game.
Nice sign! Congrats!
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« Reply #3 on: September 13, 2010, 07:58:22 pm » |
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Very Nice Purchase ! ! !
Clean with warm soap/water and for tougher stained areas, I have good success with softscrub w/ bleach...
Once cleaned well, I have even buffed and waxed porcelain signs with awesome results.
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« Reply #4 on: September 14, 2010, 09:49:54 pm » |
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I`ve had great results on porcelain with a cotton-wadding product called Nevr-Dull Magic Wadding Polish. Comes in a blue 5oz tin and is designed for use on metals and showers, sinks, etc... it`s been around for decades and works perfectly...
It`s made by The George Basch Co in Freeport NY...
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« Reply #5 on: September 16, 2010, 05:55:36 am » |
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That is an awesome looking sign! Congrats on the great score!
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stburger
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« Reply #6 on: September 19, 2010, 03:04:55 pm » |
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Thanks everyone for all the reply's. I picked this sign up yesterday and it is a beauty. Bought a cleaner called never dull and this sign turned out awesome. The shine and lust is incredible. I am in awe!! Does anyone one have any thoughts as to age and where it could of hung 50- 60 years ago. I think te pat in the Pat info indicates a year time frame.Thanks Steve
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« Reply #7 on: September 19, 2010, 09:11:13 pm » |
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great buy really nice looking sign
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« Reply #8 on: September 19, 2010, 09:15:11 pm » |
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Probably late 30s /early 40s on a corner grocer above the entrance. Sweet sign wife should love that in the kitchen over the fridge!  Great score. |
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« Reply #9 on: September 19, 2010, 09:24:41 pm » |
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Where do you buy nevr dull? My metal shop teacher in high school let me use some once and it was some great stuff but I never figured out where you can get it.
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« Reply #10 on: September 19, 2010, 09:42:12 pm » |
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Where do you buy nevr dull? My metal shop teacher in high school let me use some once and it was some great stuff but I never figured out where you can get it.
Google is your friend: http://www.nevrdull.com/ |
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Cav 27, 33, CS-55E-2, 72
S-48 DP
Ideal CC 35, Barq's 55
1930s DP Counter Cooler
Vendo Coin Changers (ea. style - orig w/ stand)
Vendo Junior (rest.), 23 Deluxe, 39D, 44, 56RT, 80SS, 81A (orig), 81D, 6 C.V.
VMC 27, 27A, 81D DP, 110 DP
Westy WC-42-T, WC-44SK, WD-5(2), WB60
Victor C-14
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« Reply #11 on: September 20, 2010, 05:39:03 am » |
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Look in the automotice sectionso f your local hardware or Walmart store.
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« Reply #12 on: September 20, 2010, 09:56:16 am » |
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NAPA and other automotive chains as well.
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« Reply #13 on: September 20, 2010, 04:57:35 pm » |
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I have another question for everyone, How do you identify a porclien sign. What is the differance between metal and porclien. Steve
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« Reply #14 on: September 20, 2010, 05:17:38 pm » |
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Porcelain is made by layering glass and baking at high temp. It will be thick, if chipped will show the layers. Painted will just be flat.
Make sure you know what kind of sign you have before cleaning with harsh chemicals.
Creighton
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« Reply #15 on: September 20, 2010, 05:31:14 pm » |
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Thanks, is the sign I purchased a porclien sign. I used nevr dull and it shined up like factory new. Steve
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« Reply #16 on: September 20, 2010, 05:39:43 pm » |
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With out seeing it, or touching it, i'm guessing yes. Like Creighton said porcelain will have a layered look and feel, and will feel heavier.
If you've ever been to a flea market or Target or Michell's take a look at the tin sins they sell, you will see what is meant by a thicker coat. The tin signs are painted.
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« Reply #17 on: September 20, 2010, 05:52:08 pm » |
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Thanks , I'm pretty sure it is porclien, from what you are telling me. Thanks Steve
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« Reply #18 on: September 20, 2010, 06:27:33 pm » |
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Good bet that the Coke part is porcelain. The Grocery is maybe paint. If you could post some close up pics may be able to help further.
Very cool sign!!
Creighton
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« Reply #19 on: September 20, 2010, 06:29:45 pm » |
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Or send me the sign and I will provide "my professional opinion"  |
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« Reply #20 on: September 21, 2010, 09:45:10 am » |
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99.9% sure the whole thing is porcelain... these where outdoor hanging signs and made well to survive the weather and that is why the look so good yet today. I have one similar to this, 1935 vintage, Tulipped edge with privelage panel.. It's a 5 peice sign, the flat part is porcelain, the two end (Green) peices ar porcelain, and the two privelage panels are porcelain.. It's a great sign, wish I had a spot to hang it...
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« Reply #21 on: September 21, 2010, 06:19:17 pm » |
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Thanks for the info. Your replys are appreciated. Kilroy, not a chance in ---
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