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I purchased a baked enamel/ tin sign and knew it had a wax type paper surrounding it. which i was told is the original wrappings. Well the sign sign is near mint condition and you can see through the wrappings. want i want to know if i remove the wrappings will is decrease the value of the sign. I truly dont like how it looks on the sign.

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IMO - it would increase the value .. ... cool


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For sure remove.

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frown If it looks anything like the red Firestone sign on here the other day, still had original brown tissue paper wrapping on it, I hear removing the paper is easier said than done. Ed.

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He said it was porcelain so it shouldn't be a problem.

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steam-although, I have to ask, are you sure its not baked enamel. Post a picture.

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I have never seen a porcelain sign wrapped in paper. In my opinion more then likely it is not a porcelain sign. Oiled paper was used on enamel/tin signs. If left in place for extended periods of time the oil embedded the paper into the paint. I have found once the paper is removed a lot of times the oil in the paper has discolored and dulled the paint. Not an easy task to remove the paper. Tedious and time consuming.


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Its not porcelain. I was in a rush when i was typing. I beleave its baked enamel. I would have to say the paper is the same as the firestone that was on here

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Here is a photo

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It is a painted sign.

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I used Adhesive remover to get the wax paper off of this Firestone sign , here is the before and after results it worked on this one. Every sign is different , I would try just a little spot at a time . day one gloss on this one , bad lighting in this picture

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I Agree with Hi-OCTANE. Adhesive remover, Goo Gone should work. Try a test area.


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Be careful with goo gone i had paint come off with it.

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Thanks everyone


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