Another Refurbed 1970's 8R

Discussion in 'Optimus No:8R' started by Mendologist, Apr 25, 2010.

  1. Mendologist

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    Couldn't resist! Had to get this, it was half the price of my first one. A bit tatty at first but all done now.
    Stripped down burner unit & polished up. Paint stripped off case and rust rubbed off. A coat of primer and then 3 topcoats of blue metallic.
    And a D.I.Y. sticker printed up. and plastic coated over with sticky self laminating stuff.
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  2. mr optimus

    mr optimus United Kingdom Subscriber

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    Hi Mendologist a fantastic restoration the paint job on the case is first class and the decal looks great as well in fact it looks brand new and nevr been used well done there :clap:
     
  3. teletim

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    EXCELLENT JOB.
     
  4. marblecreek

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    Well done! :clap: :clap: :clap:
     
  5. Mendologist

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    Thanks very much for the kind comments guys.

    I like these little projects, (I only have a short attention span!!!).
    They interestingly break my day up a bit, (looking for employment at the mo).