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Misty Blue · 07-25-2015, 11:38 AM

Hi Folks!

I have a problem. About 20 years ago my wife, Deb, came home from Heaths with a 1968 century! She picked a 3 by 5 card off of the cork board and made the call. We cleaned her up and named her the "Deb's Joy".

I went to Pauquette signs and spoke to Annie (from Annie and the Orphans) When he asked me if I wanted the "good gold paint" I said yea, sure, fine. It was 300 bucks! I didn't understand that gold leaf was more that gold paint.

So here is the favor. The sign is in great disrepair. The varnish is flaking off of it (I have refinished it twice) and I am afraid to use chemicals or sand over the gold leaf for fear of more damage.

I know that Annie would do it for me at an honest price. I'm just not sure that I want to go there.

Any advice on chemicals, tools, magic that can be used to restore the sign?

Misty Blue.

07-25-2015, 11:38 AM	#1
Misty Blue Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 658 Thanks: 121 Thanked 283 Times in 98 Posts	Here's your sign... Hi Folks! I have a problem. About 20 years ago my wife, Deb, came home from Heaths with a 1968 century! She picked a 3 by 5 card off of the cork board and made the call. We cleaned her up and named her the "Deb's Joy". I went to Pauquette signs and spoke to Annie (from Annie and the Orphans) When he asked me if I wanted the "good gold paint" I said yea, sure, fine. It was 300 bucks! I didn't understand that gold leaf was more that gold paint. So here is the favor. The sign is in great disrepair. The varnish is flaking off of it (I have refinished it twice) and I am afraid to use chemicals or sand over the gold leaf for fear of more damage. I know that Annie would do it for me at an honest price. I'm just not sure that I want to go there. Any advice on chemicals, tools, magic that can be used to restore the sign? Misty Blue.