Tilley bail restoration

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  1. Buggerlugs

    Buggerlugs Australia Subscriber

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    I love it when my son comes over, as we work as a team, this is how we got this bail
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    Time for the sand blaster
    20200421_203551.jpg Now it's time for some primer
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    Then it's time for the first coat and a cook, the gold final coat in gold
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    And she is as good as new
     
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    And you are naked :)

    I have sent some embarrassing pictures of myself in the reflection too
     
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    Yeah - it might have been better if the tank had been painted gold, too... ;) :lol:
     
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    Looks Lovely, I thought all fount's were brass.!.
     
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    It does look nice. Hopefully when my son get's a bit older we can work on some projects together as well.

    Ready to start on the next one?
     
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    Who's embarrassed not me have you Seen this body it's a gift from God. Dont you know we Australians always work with no cloths on.
     
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    One step at a time, I haven't decided yet, maybe brass or gold, and painting in a nude can be dangerous if you get my meaning.
     
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    Yes I hope so to, it's great to work with my son, well mostly, a few ups and downs but it's worth it thanks.
     
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    Well here it is gold
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    I got to say I like that it is no so reflective
     
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    Nice one don't you want to see my body again ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha, and what do you think about the colour?
     
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    I have a gold painted TL, with quite a few more runs then yours.
    Nice paint job.
     

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