Painted Lime RRR

1spacemanspiff · March 31, 2020, 04:58:54 PM

Awhile back this kettle was listed with a few others for sale. The "gold" which was actually yellow found it's way down under. The "silver" was purchased by a local WKC member and found it's way to my backyard (thanks Pete). It took awhile and more than a few razor blades to clean it up. Today I finished it up by adding the two missing bowl vents and cleaning up the lid handle. First project down..... RRR

michaelmilitello · March 31, 2020, 05:18:30 PM

Amazing job on the paint removal! RRR.

Did you use anything besides razor blades?

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crowderjd · March 31, 2020, 05:20:48 PM

Great save and restore Sidney!

bamakettles · March 31, 2020, 05:24:32 PM

Very nice! Much better in original color.

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1spacemanspiff · March 31, 2020, 05:33:37 PM

I used razor blades for about 85 percent of the job. These helped get the stubborn and hard to reach places. I didn't test it first as the lid looked like it got hit by a 2x4. But I'm happy to say it only removed the silver paint.

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Fat Tony · March 31, 2020, 05:36:45 PM

Awesome RRR!!

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CatskillSmoker · March 31, 2020, 05:40:22 PM

Grate job Sidney. Hell of a restore.

Mr.CPHo · March 31, 2020, 06:24:42 PM

Way to go!! You put a lot of love into that Gardener.

JEBIV · April 01, 2020, 04:37:22 AM

RRR baby way to go

PotsieWeber · April 01, 2020, 05:00:05 AM

NICE!

Mike in Roseville · April 01, 2020, 05:10:02 AM

Man I remember when Pete picked that up and stopped by my house. Was the ding in the lid bigger? You did a great job on that kettle!

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WNC · April 01, 2020, 05:39:16 AM

Wow, pretty incredible work!

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1spacemanspiff · April 01, 2020, 08:15:25 AM

Quote from: Mr.CPHo on March 31, 2020, 06:24:42 PM
Way to go!! You put a lot of love into that Gardener.

Thanks, It's got a special spot now because I put so much time an effort into it.

1spacemanspiff · April 01, 2020, 08:23:30 AM

Quote from: Mike in Roseville on April 01, 2020, 05:10:02 AM
Man I remember when Pete picked that up and stopped by my house. Was the ding in the lid bigger? You did a great job on that kettle!

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Two big dents on the lid. But nothing that the hammer (aka "Crazy Bob") couldn't handle. It might have been a drastic move but I figured I couldn't do more damage.

5.0dzzs · April 01, 2020, 09:02:09 AM

Great job on the restoration and the battle scars give it character.

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