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« on: July 29, 2012, 08:16:38 pm »

I am beginning to make plans to restore my Glasco Slider and was wondering what features you consider necessary for a restoration to be considered "top" quality, second tier quality, etc.  In particular, what is the best quality option for refinishing the bottle rack, and what is the bet option for the tub?
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« Reply #1 on: July 29, 2012, 08:43:52 pm »

      Powdercoat the slider rack, paint the tub, chrome plate the lid hinges, side door hardware and coin box trim. Make a new lid (if necessary), rewire the compressor and order all your decals.
      The rest is body and paint. Have fun!  biggrin
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« Reply #2 on: July 29, 2012, 09:32:55 pm »

New casters too! (or add them if it's not equipped) and don't forget the lid-stop rubber bumpers
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« Reply #3 on: July 30, 2012, 06:45:52 am »

To get the best quality paint job, you will need to sand or soda blast down to bare metal, have a good body man fix all the dents and dings, then apply good quality primer, base coat and clear coat finish.  Won't be cheap but it will look great.  Just remember, top quality cost more which is no big deal if you are doing it for yourself.  If you are doing it to flip, you can easily end up with a lot more money into the machine than it will ever sell for so plan accordingly and post pictures so we can all see what you are up to! biggrin

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