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Thread: Help asap plz
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6th August 2010, 03:59 PM #1
Help asap plz
hey all I got given this cigar Humidor off a mate
who told me to use it as a keep safe box
as it was a rite off and he can not sell it in his shop
( the finish has finger prints and dry glue in it)
see pics
its just the lid if the box
It just needs a sand back and new finish
now as im not to good at this sort of thing im asking for help
Is there someone here in sydney that can do this for me
Im happy to pay or make some sort of trade
Id like to give it back to hime next time I see him as a gift
all fixed up
Im happy to drop offf and pick up
and lend a hand
if you can help plz Pm me
thanks nz_carverDANGER!!!!I'm Dyslexic Spelling may offend!!!!!
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6th August 2010, 06:14 PM #2
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humidor repair
Hi Kiwi,
these humidors r usually mass produced in China. Try to find an automotive or marine repair/paint supplier & buy a sheet of 2000 wet & dry sandpaper. Carefully wet sand the glued area & dry it off frequently during sanding as it is easy to sand thru the finish. If u can remove the glue without sanding thru then u can polish it with 3M brand rubbing compound. My stuffs in storage at the moment but if u can wait a few days I can tell u exactly which one u need. If u sand thru to wood there r a lot of good brushable polyurethanes on the market - u will find them at boat paint suppliers - single pack (not 2pac) is all u need. Get good quality natural bristle brush. Don't try to put it on too thick. 3-4 thin coats should do. U can feather it in to old finish & remove minor brush marks by sanding carefully with 2000grit & polishing with 3M compound - ask at local marina if u cant find chandlery - boaties r usually helpfull. After applying finish wait a few days before rubbing back. The solvents in these finishes r not healthy so make sure u get plenty of fresh air when using them. If masking use 3M light green tape. Don't hesitate to ask me for advice - I was the feature cabinetmaker on $13mill superyacht Cambria II & make humidors worth thousands$$.
Your mate's lucky to have someone like u as a friend.
Cheers,
Kiwihumidor - Brisbane
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6th August 2010, 06:39 PM #3
Dave can you hang on until the GTG and I'll and I am sure the others can have a look see what we can do.??
Otherwise get that LOYL to drive you over here during the week and we can check it out.
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6th August 2010, 09:30 PM #4
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6th August 2010, 09:31 PM #5
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Are you sure it is glue as it looks like water damage to me if it is you may be able to pull it out with metho or thinned down laquer on a pulling pad
Regards Les
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6th August 2010, 09:39 PM #6
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6th August 2010, 09:40 PM #7
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6th August 2010, 09:42 PM #8
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6th August 2010, 10:04 PM #9
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I would try the metho on an inconspicuous spot to see what happens
Les
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6th August 2010, 10:37 PM #10
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8th August 2010, 11:25 AM #11
POLISH REVIVER Available at carba-Tec in Sydney.
DO NOT SAND!
DO NOT USE METHO!
If you do you could end up with a real mess, especially if as you you're "not good at this sort of thing".
A bottle of Reviver will cost $13.20 and if it doesn't work then it will still be able to be used on all sorts of other stuff. If it does work and it should, then it should also stop this sort of damage occurring again in the future.
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8th August 2010, 03:05 PM #12
ok thanks for that
what finish do I use after???DANGER!!!!I'm Dyslexic Spelling may offend!!!!!
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8th August 2010, 03:52 PM #13
Dave, I happen to have a bottle of the reviver, that Neil is talking about . . . I could bring it to the GTG?
Pat
Work is a necessary evil to be avoided. Mark Twain
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8th August 2010, 06:16 PM #14
ok sweet
DANGER!!!!I'm Dyslexic Spelling may offend!!!!!
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8th August 2010, 11:50 PM #15
Shouldn't need to use anything over it.
Make sure you shake the living daylights out of it before use. Must be yellow.
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