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Last Post 12 May 2013 03:06 AM by davidsigns (aust). 8 Replies.
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11 May 2013 10:50 AM  

Some of you may have noticed my WANTED ad for IRISH BP MOTOR SPIRIT and STERNOL.

Had my BP for a while now but finally picked up my Sternol today, although its not in the best condition and there is no sheen on the blue.

 

Anyone know a good oil or "varnish" or something to bring the colour back out and seal it a bit?

 

Any advice would be great, not worth all the effort of restoring, would just like to bring the colour out somewhat.
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11 May 2013 11:18 AM  

Try WD40 or Beezwax polish..
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11 May 2013 02:53 PM  
Wasn't there a chewing gum with the same name years ago?
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11 May 2013 04:39 PM  
I used to own a near mint version of this sign back in the day; I remember finding it along with a similar sized Colmans Mustard sign behind an outhouse in a village called Maders, in Cornwall, UK...
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11 May 2013 07:29 PM  

Ah right....I paid for this one, from fleabay so could probably chase it down, but was local so no postage cost.

I know MADERS, not far from Kelly Bray.

I can only dream of finding my first sign still!!...looking everywhere but still no luck.

If anyone has a better condition one to sell, I am still looking....this is just a filler at the moment....
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11 May 2013 08:53 PM  

Hi Plymouth spray your sign with acrylic clear gloss varnish it will bring the colour out,,,.lay it flat when spraying,,no runs then.
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12 May 2013 01:25 AM  

i didnt realize they were rare.i have this minty for years
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12 May 2013 01:39 AM  

wanna swap? ill throw in delivery for free...haha
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12 May 2013 03:06 AM  
have a look here www.roycroftauctions.com item 421
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