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Okay...I guess the "gamblin man" in me just couldnt pass up this jewel in the rough at Iowa this year...I went to the back of a box truck (vendor named Eddie from Jersey - super cool guy). He had this torched no parking sign in the back (the one pictured) with a small label reading Husky sign underneath...after contemplating buying it we struck a deal...This is the 30 inch double sided tin version with the husky dog, northern lights, and motor oils written across the bottom. There's 2 layers of paint on the sign...as well as some lettering thats harder than granite on the surface...

Anyway here are the pics...One side has enough tar/goo to install a few car windows or fix the cracks on a 1/4 mile stretch of road...I have about 5 hours in it now...The paint underneath is thin so you cant get too crazy or you can go right through the original paint...I will post progress pictures over the following 20 years or so (figure it will take that long to remove the paint on top If any of you guys/gals have any "tips" that might help hit me with em...We're going to the beach tomorrow so I will not be able to clean on the sign again until we get back...YOu know you have issues when you want to take a krusty sign like this with you to the beach...and work on it If anyone has an extra 30 inch porcelain one around I'll be your huckleberry! Thanks for checking out my post.

Jee wizz..... Best of luck buddy

luck is needed my friend

Spray it down with some Quick Detailer and use a razor blade. I know it's tin but worth a try. I have had very good luck that way. Just go very slow and be patient.

Maybe should take it along and soak it in salt water! I don't believe anyones tried that yet! LOL

Thanks for the tip on the quick detailed...kevin...I would opt for the salt water treatment but I have already been warned to leave the sign at the house lol...have any of you guys used "goof off" before? I was reading about it and it sounds pretty good...just not sure if it will toast the original paint.

I don't think "goof off" would be safe to use. Try using Nevr Dull. I used it on a 5 gal rocker can, that had been painted over, with great success. Of course you would need to remove the tar with a razor blade first. Just my two cents...Dale

Do not use goo off it will remove the paint down to metal.

A man on a mission alright!!!

I kept telling everyone Dan didn't pay me enough to work on signs...and that I was dying for some water....but of course he wouldn't let me take a break from work (kidding)... Sounds like goof off is a bad idea....I will hit up the store on the way home and look for some nevr dull and quick detail...once again guys thanks for the tips!!!

HOW ABOUT "GOO GONE?"

Doc...I did use some goo gone on the sign...the paint layers over the husky appears to be a gray primer coat with a layer of white on top with black lettering on top of that. I have made it down to the original paint in a few areas ....it would be great to preserve most of the husk's face. That will be tough as part of his face is similar in colors to the primer and white...gonna take it slow and see what I can work out. If it will ends up being torched I will likely get the Vankannels to restore one side.

Hey..... It's been 24 hrs, we expect better progress!!! Lol

If it was smaller I could have sneaked it into the luggage lol...we are at the beach with the kids this week...unfortunately it will be after next wed. Before any progress is made....a guy in Iowa saw me working on it and told me to have it done by the next day...didn't happen

thursday-aug 11th, 2011

Hello, I'm Looking for assistance with a repair cost bid for a 6 foot porcelin gas sign that was "face scraped" damaged in shipping by the freight company.
Thanks,
tommy colorado
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