Ok some of you know the back story on my demo grill, for those who don't, here's a quick recap. I got this grill from my grandpa after he passed. It was his pride and joy and is also mine. I was talked into keeping it in its current state by some members, and I did until now. Since my grandpa had already began to remove the original finish, I decided to finish the job for him. I know it will no longer be original or could lose some value. But since I would never part with it, I thought why not. Here is what it used to look like
it was sanded down and spray painted. Since I've been using it, all the spray paint has flaked off and it's a constant battle to keep up with the rust. Here it is getting sand blasted
After it was down to bare metal I filled the dents and pitts with this
This is it today after two coats of the filler
My plan is to give it a good sanding then off to the powder coated for a new paint job. My only question is about the color. It's will be black, but back then was it a gloss black like today's kettles, or more of a satin like the kettles of the 70's? And just FYI the original demo logo is staying and carefully protected under some tape
Sorry if some of the purists get upset but in some way I feel I'm finishing what my grandpa started, and he's laughing up there seeing me covered in sand and dust trying to get this damn enamel finish off. More to come , stay tuned.
Topic: Demo Restoration, Please don't kick me out! (Read 5818 times)