Weird 1950's era Fuel Can Restoration.
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WARNING! Please make sure you are comfortable for this one. HAHA!
Weird 1950's era Fuel Can Restoration.
As you can see by the title this weeks privileged item to be restored is a 1950's...ish fuel can. The can was made by a British company called Eversure Accessories Ltd and they were produced throughout the 50's and 60's as far as im led to believe.
As usual fo my restorations the first job on the list was to get the item torn apart and cleaned up ready for a proper inspection.
Once cleaned up and dried off it was very apparent that there were multiple layers of paint hiding the true surface, so once again it was time to break out the paint stripper and get all of the old paint off to see what kind of metal i have to deal with.
Once stripped i realised that the condition was way worse than i had figured, there was lots of corrosion on every surface. So to remedy that it was given a quick sanding with 80 grit to remove any last traces of paint and knock of any heavy rust before immersing the can in a bath of DEOX C rust remover. As you can see from the results it worked a treat as per usual.
Although another nasty surprise lay in store for me and that was the depth of the pitting in the body of the can which i knew was going to have a knock on effect later on in the restoration! but onward and upwards as they say. So into the booth we went to give the can a coat of etch primer to provide a key for the 3 layers of primer filler to stick to.
Once cured and brought back to the bench my fears were realised i could either save the embossed lettering or fix the rust pitting but i couldn't have both and have the can looking professionally restored. So i chose to lose the embossing and address that at a later stage as i feel leaving any rust pitting is very sloppy and would ruin the finish i was aiming for.
After a good hour of coarse sanding this first stage of primer it as time to clean the surface down and get it back into the booth for a final coat of finishing mix primer. This mix is a lot finer and lays down a lot smoother so as to be able to wet flat it a lot easier to get a glass like surface for the top coats.
Once the finishing primer had cured as said before the surface was again sanded this time with water and wet n dry paper to prepare the surface for the up coming coats of metallic.
I set up a small table de-greased and tack ragged the can and mixed up some GM STAR SILVER for the first layer of colours. While this was curing i jumped onto my pc to re-create the logo and writing which i would cut out on the plotter from some scrap vinyl and use as a template to reinstate the embossed lettering which i chose to hide under the filler.
Once the stencil had been measured out and applied in precisely the right place the parts were re-hung cleaned down and tack ragged again and hut with 5 coats of LUCIFER RED which i had custom mixed for this project. After drying it was time to see how my stencilling turned out. Ill let you guys be the judge of that! ;)
After cleaning down and tack ragging AGAIN! the final coat was applied. 3 coats of clear 1 dry coat for good adhesion and 2 following heavy coats at precisely timed intervals so as to avoid any runs with paint going on as heavy as this. I was incredibly pleased how the paint job turned out minimal dirt inclusion and minimal orange peel. However once the paint has fully cured and sunk to a stable level i will go back with some wet flatting and buff to a perfect glass finish. :)
Anyway onto the next stages and those were to Zinc plate the cap/retainer and before anyone comments yes the patina was left on purpose so as not to lose the original writing on the cap i only zinc plated it to make it shiny again and stop it from rusting in the future ;). Yes my Zinc plating kit is very home brew / DIY but it works for me and is full if zinc ion goodness YUMMY! :)
Onto the last big job and that was replacing the worn out and burst brass mesh in the filler neck with nice new shiny stainless mesh and to polish up the brass cage that holds it.
Then it was simply a case of pop riveting the handle / spout back on and taking the final shots.
I know this video is a bit on the lengthy side but i tried to cut it down as much as possible without losing any important stages or processes.
If you like what you see and have any ideas for the channel or would even like to donate something to restore to the channel please get in touch. :)
And as usual if you liked the video please like share and subscribe and help the channel grow.
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This is just simply beautiful... brilliant craftsmanship!👍🏻❤️😊⛽️
@RRCRestoration
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
There's something really satisfying about watching that old paint being scraped off effortlessly!
Great pleasure to see this work. I encourage you to give us another satisfaction on other objects.
I can’t tell you just how much I enjoy your work. It’s such a joy to watch what some would consider a throw away turned into art. Thanks for posting!
@RRCRestoration
5 жыл бұрын
Hey, Thank you very much for your kind comment. :)
@mike88g1
5 жыл бұрын
John Parker art? You are as crazy as the throw away ppl. Put it back to use!!!!
@slackjaw703
5 жыл бұрын
mike88g1 Who says you can’t use art my friend. I’ve seen cars, Ridler winners, that I consider art that are used as they were intended. Useable art is all around us! Take care.
@mike88g1
5 жыл бұрын
John Parker not what you meant in your first comment. Bu ok I’ll give u credit for that.
@slackjaw703
5 жыл бұрын
mike88g1 I checked in with the author of that original tweet, and he disagrees with you. He never said art couldn’t be used, never even thought it, and he asked me to tell you to please re-read the comment.
Super Trabajo y Precioso Color 👍👍👍
Historic preservation. Very nice. Thanks for sharing!
@RRCRestoration
5 жыл бұрын
No problem, More videos coming soon :)
Love this. Am not mechanically inclined and learned a lot. The whole concept is astounding in my opinion. Am going to use it to encourage a grandson-in-law to be. The only item I will caution him about is the paint powder showing on the arms. That means it's in the air, also. Lungs are susceptible. Took me about 40 minutes to watch because of back tracking, but enjoyed every minute. Thanks.
Watching you sand those letters hurt me a little. Nice work, though.
@RRCRestoration
5 жыл бұрын
Hey, Trust me i was as gutted as you to be losing them but for the greater good of the project the embossing had to go :(
@simonRTJ
5 жыл бұрын
yeah kinda sad to see that go, I winced when it was sanded off.
@OmegaGamingNetwork
5 жыл бұрын
Yea, same. I assume he had a good reason but man that hurt to watch. I get it though, I've had plenty of things I wanted to fix and it just wasn't a possibility.
@therestorationofdrwho1865
5 жыл бұрын
Caleb Voisine-Addis You know what though, they’re probably still there underneath all the coating he did. They just disappeared since those layers became level with the lettering. So it’s not completely destroyed.
@cvoisineaddis
5 жыл бұрын
For the most part, you're right, though you can see he started to sand into the "E". Still unfortunate it's not visible.
Gotta hand it to Bilt Hamber, They've thought up some pretty spectacular rust removing products. If you use DEOX-C with hot water it strips rust off quicker and more thoroughly than any other stuff I've tried. When I started my Ford Capri restoration I even looked into building an 8" deep "bath" using railway sleepers and tarpaulin. The idea was to sit the shell in DEOX-C so I could get every trace of rust out of the sills and floor seams........ Unfortunately, Due mainly to the size of the car it would have worked out ridiculously expensive, So in the end I just sand blasted it and painted DEOX-GEL into every area I could get to.
The color is beautiful, and you did this project with so much love ... heart warming!
I really admire your patience and perseverance to restore stuff what people throw away. Love the way the camera shots are taken. Good job!
@RRCRestoration
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you, i try my best :)
Stunning result. I think the lucifer red is one of the prettiest colors I've seen.
@RRCRestoration
5 жыл бұрын
Hey, Yeah its a very impressive colour especially in person.
@HambaAllah-xt3ed
5 жыл бұрын
Really Random Channel akikiea
@bruhe8895
5 жыл бұрын
@@RRCRestoration especially with white it looks really good!
@Chiaroscuro22
5 жыл бұрын
Stunning. It has that rich anodised appearance.
Beautiful job! You made it into a work of art.
@RRCRestoration
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! :)
I cringed watching, but still enjoyed the video. The rest of the restoration is pure art and well worth the time learning. Looked really great with finished results.
Now THAT'S, beautiful. Love the colour, Frigging top notch cobba.
Better than new. Thanks for sharing.👍🏻
@RRCRestoration
5 жыл бұрын
My pleasure :)
One last observation - if this were to ever be used for storing fuel again, I'd suggest sealing the inside surface of the tank. No telling what crud is left behind inside. In the states it's common to use something like POR-15 Fuel Tank Sealer for sealing/relining old gas tanks.
@Bill23799
5 жыл бұрын
This looks like a job for the " Lizard Cam ". As Seen on TV.
I got tired of your extreme dedication but it's a beautiful ending
Still, another beauty ! That red color is the bomb.
Top job, Looks fantastic well done
@RRCRestoration
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much! :)
Hot damn that was some effort. Looks fantastic as usual.
@RRCRestoration
5 жыл бұрын
Hey, Thanks for your comment and im glad you liked it :)
@williamstanton6339
5 жыл бұрын
@@RRCRestoration not everything needs to be perfect. although considering it's age, I would say the work is better than new!
At the beginning I thought was a simple kind of job bat.... It's beautiful .... WELL DONE Micky, from Italy
@RRCRestoration
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
Another project, another great success. Your work is a pleasure to view!!
@RRCRestoration
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Im glad you enjoyed it :)
That paint job is friggen amazing
@RRCRestoration
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
My dad had one of those. Original colour was blue.
@kiraerickson6341
5 жыл бұрын
Legally across the USA, any current tanks need to be colored. Red for Gasoline, Yellow for Diesel, and blue for Kerosene, it would be illegal for him to fill that tank with gasoline if he did not paint it red. It would be really cool to see the original blue paint though!
@skoronesa1
5 жыл бұрын
Kira Erickson Link me the law or I call bs!
@TR19
5 жыл бұрын
It is not law, just a universal color coding. For commercial use you must use the color per fuel from what I understand by highway transportation laws. Personal use have at any color you want.
@skoronesa1
5 жыл бұрын
I looked it up, apparently this is law in at least wisconsin.
@Billy28376
5 жыл бұрын
skoronesa when I was a kid here in Oregon I worked at a gas station. We could only put gas in red cans and diesel in yellow. I don’t know if it was law or company policy.
The sound of the compressor driven grinder, accelerated, was the best part. Like an angry bumblebee going after that can! You for sure have some serious restoration skills - wow!!
@RRCRestoration
5 жыл бұрын
Hey, Thanks for your comment :)
Another awesome job! I especially like the quality of your paintwork. Pro level stuff... Thanx for sharing
@RRCRestoration
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much :)
I enjoy watching your efforts. Regarding the pitting, We could only get a vague Idea of how thick the metal was in the pitted areas.Depending in the thickness, I might have gone through the effort of tinning with lead, brass, or an exotic. If I really wanted to save the embossing. I think I would have gone with a more fine brass screen as well. Thank you for the show!
@RRCRestoration
5 жыл бұрын
Hey, Thanks for your comment :)
Can you restore my joy for life?
@RRCRestoration
5 жыл бұрын
Keep watching my videos they should bring you some joy like they have for many others :) More videos coming soon ;)
@nickbeam5432
5 жыл бұрын
Ask JESUS CHRIST and you can have anything your heart desires !
@Rob-hx6on
4 жыл бұрын
The hard stuff can be done right away, the impossible takes a little longer.
I have no idea why this video was recommended to me, or why I sat and watched the whole half hour process. But it was amazing to watch and a real piece of art by the end of it. Shame about the embossing, and shame we don't make beautiful functional things like this in England any more.
@RRCRestoration
5 жыл бұрын
Hey, Thanks for your comment glad you liked the video. More vids coming soon ;)
That color is amazing. Even though the raised letters had to die, it looks top.
O_O i thought it was plastic at first. what a transformation
Looks great. Just would have like to see some pin striping on the original embossed logo
@RRCRestoration
5 жыл бұрын
Hey some pin striping around the original embossing would be cool but unfortunately the pitting was just too bad to be bale to save the embossing so stenciling the logo back on was the only way around it im afraid.
Nice Job! What a beautiful can ... Thanks for sharing!
@RRCRestoration
5 жыл бұрын
Not a problem, More videos coming soon
That has got to be the best lookin fuel canister I have ever seen. Very nice workmanship.
Very good job 👌 i really like the text you put on there. I subbed 😉
@RRCRestoration
5 жыл бұрын
Hey. Thanks for your comment and your sub is very much appreciated! :)
Very good injection that you are creative
Fine job, with love and respect to the piece! Loved the collor, whole job and decisions! Cheers from Brazil!
@RRCRestoration
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much :)
I could spend whole day watching your works! Good job!
@RRCRestoration
5 жыл бұрын
Hey, im glad you enjoy them :)
Super👌
i would have saved those embossed letters by filling the rustholes with bodyfiller and sand it back down offcourse. but beautyful work neverthelles
@RRCRestoration
5 жыл бұрын
Hey, The lettering was too far gone to be saved even the lettering was heavily pitted or worn down. Thanks for the comment.
@Driessens_Peter
5 жыл бұрын
np, yeah and in the end of the day its just an jerrycan offcourse, so no big deal
Beautifully designed can and a great restoration of it.
@RRCRestoration
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you :) More videos coming soon ;)
skillful fingers.... You are a magician!!! well done!
@RRCRestoration
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much :)
always drunk when i watch these restorations. so soothing: so calm
Do you have a suggestion of what you would like to see restored next on the channel? Feel free to get in touch with your suggestions or leave a comment below. I look forward to hearing your ideas! 😊👍
@3nigma379
5 жыл бұрын
Really Random Channel maybe an old door lock set. Like a skeleton key era type deal.
@danithaman4610
5 жыл бұрын
Can you restore my dignity
@Fractal_CZ
5 жыл бұрын
now i have the first imac - it's 20 years old and it's scratched. Seeing old plastic beig polished would be nice :)
@OmarKhanUK
5 жыл бұрын
Love the finished colour. Just seen a smaller version of this can on eBay... maybe complete the set? www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-EVERSURE-FILLACAN-PETROL-CAN-FUEL-or-DIESEL-OIL-MADE-IN-ENGLAND/223112864211?hash=item33f29021d3:g:tH8AAOSwdzlbauXL
@JohnJones-oy3md
5 жыл бұрын
I enjoy all your videos of various things being restored. I think what I like seeing the most are the rust-encrusted items coming back to life.
Great work, just watched it as I am also restoring an old Esso fuel tank, Thanks for this
Awesome finished product!! Beautiful
@RRCRestoration
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
That was fun! ...Thumbs Up! Does someone make that filler paint in a Rattle Can? ....That could be very useful.
@RRCRestoration
5 жыл бұрын
Hey, Glad you liked it :). You can buy primer fillers in rattle cans but they tend to be quite thin and require lots of layers and drying time between coats to build up a decent layer. Professional grade stuff that requires specialist spray equipment thats another story though 😉
@huntingtonbeachsasquatch
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@sinformant
5 жыл бұрын
@@huntingtonbeachsasquatch most auto parts stores carry high build filler primer in spray can form. Walmart does too if you look in the automotive section. They usually have a section with auto body stuff.
🤩👍👍👍👍
can't believe how shiny and smooth that rusted can became!! this is the fine result of some brilliant work!! highly enjoyable to watch the whole process, thank you for the effort!
@RRCRestoration
5 жыл бұрын
Hey, Thank you for your kind comment. More videos coming soon ;)
Good job, essential and tidy. Well done!
What was the white powder thing you added to the liquid at around 6:05?
@kotofarek88
5 жыл бұрын
Deox c, it works actually really good
@kebruya
5 жыл бұрын
Read the description, It's rust removal
@Calamity_Jack
5 жыл бұрын
It's a rust remover/inhibitor. I was surprised to see him use a whole container of it (or most of one it looked like). That stuff isn't very cheap. The gas can must be worth it, maybe it's an heirloom. :)
No test for lead paint ?
@RRCRestoration
5 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks for your comment. I dont have a tester for lead paint, but i just aired on the side of caution and wore a respirator at all times when removing the old paint and cleaned up all traces before moving onto the next stage of restoration. 👍
Your painting skills are outstanding! Great restoration.
@RRCRestoration
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! :)
Was für eine GEDULD!!! Ich könnte jeden einzelnen Schritt auch tun! ABER die Geduld habe ich nicht. Ich möchte dich sehr loben für die Arbeit und die Geduld. LG Ralf
Someone need a sandblaster!
@RRCRestoration
5 жыл бұрын
Cant argue with that one ;)
@julianyzeiraj2328
5 жыл бұрын
Yep Always.any else tentative is lost time.
Removing those letters is honestly down to opinion. There are probably wants to get around removing them and just doing a more basic restoration but you know.
Flat out gorgeous!!!
Watching you mix paint, spread filler and wet sand primer reminds me of my days doing body work back in the 90’s She looks amazing!
@RRCRestoration
5 жыл бұрын
Glad i could evoke some memories for you ;) Thanks for the comment.
glimpsing at the thumbnail I thought this was a mini scroll saw...
@sinformant
5 жыл бұрын
Same here lol
great no overused songs
@alexis5607
5 жыл бұрын
So not ever video need a song
@SteelRider
5 жыл бұрын
agree
Lengthy restoration but well worth the time!! Damn good job!!!
@RRCRestoration
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you glad you liked it :)
Nice job! I cursed when you sanded off the embossed letters....however...I totally get it and by doing so...you made an outstanding choice and the result is much better than if you'd kept it. Much much smoother finish. Excellent!
@RRCRestoration
5 жыл бұрын
Hi,Thanks for leaving a comment. Yeah it was a difficult choice whether to keep or remove the embossing but for the greater good of the project i chose to go with the stenciling and im glad i did.
I might be wrong but it's not a 1950's fuel can, most likely is a 1980's fuel can, Eversure Accessories Limited was incorporate in 1953 but the original name was Bsr(Plating)Limited and only in 1982 was changed to Eversure Accessories Limited, so if the can is marked Eversure Accessories Limited must be later than 1982
@rubenva1258
5 жыл бұрын
I did some basic research and it is from the 50s and 60s
@TheBrummiedoug
5 жыл бұрын
I had a red one gallon can that I bought in the eighties. Eversure factory was on the A34 Walsall Road. Birmingham. UK back then. Mine has a pin that goes through the flip cap to stop it springing open. Good job by the way.
@youssefbilal2489
5 жыл бұрын
How do you know all this man
Oh...this is going to require a cup of coffee and a chair...brb. exciting to see one of your notifications. Straight up...no kiss butt.
@RRCRestoration
5 жыл бұрын
Hey, I hope you enjoy the video and your coffee as well ;)
@emailadmun21
5 жыл бұрын
Coffee is LIFE! But more enjoyed doing absolutely nothing but 'KZread'N'
Очень впечатляющая работа проделана,несколько расстроили решения применения обычной сетки вместо сетки для нефтепродуктов как в оригинале ,а так же алюминевые заклёпки на двигающихся деталях,но это всего лишь по моим ощущениям мне кажется эти решения неудачны,в целом работа приносит эстетическое удовольствие)так держать)
Very beautiful result, thank you for sharing your amazing story. God bless you and your family
@Honestjo
5 жыл бұрын
Cars
@Honestjo
5 жыл бұрын
Iiiiiiiio
I really love your videos but honestly I couldn't finish this one. Sorry. I agree that on Restorations decisions have to be made as painful as they are.
@RRCRestoration
5 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your honesty :)
What about the insides? Can you drink water from it?
@RRCRestoration
5 жыл бұрын
Hey, Why would you drink water from a 1950's fuel can?
@maxmaas7065
5 жыл бұрын
You have to drink bear from it😂😂😂
@bruhe8895
5 жыл бұрын
@@RRCRestoration why not lol
@Colorado_Native
5 жыл бұрын
You can do anything ... once.
Отличное хобби,молодец. Сегодня у товарища такую же канистру выпросил,всю ржавую-попробую восстановить !
Beautiful job! Would love to have one of those! 😁👍
Do not put into use. Will not meet OSHA standards.
@RRCRestoration
5 жыл бұрын
The can is purely decorational now ;)
@ibidu1
5 жыл бұрын
Thank You OSHA inspector for all your hard work in tracking down these violations. Thankfully now I can sleep comfortably at nights knowing your work has been done.
@CAOHnutrition
5 жыл бұрын
Me as well - I have old gas cans that are great - the new OSHA cans are a hazard all by themselves!
That red colour is glorious!
I’d say more work went into restoring that than went into producing it in the first place. Top job
@RRCRestoration
5 жыл бұрын
Your probably right about that haha.
Great. I love this channel, so inspirational to bring old items back to life.
@RRCRestoration
5 жыл бұрын
Hey, Im glad you like the channel. lots more videos to come ;)
Great job !!! Thanks for sharing your time and skills : very instructive !!! Personally, i coat the tank's inside with G4 resin ( after rust removal process ). Beside that, special mention for your electro-plating : clever and smart !!! THANK YOU !!!
Excellent work!!! 👍👍👍
@RRCRestoration
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
Great restore of a brilliantly designed fuel can.
@RRCRestoration
5 жыл бұрын
its design is what drew me towards it i hadn't seen a fuel can designed like this ever.
I'm amazed how well the original paint cleaned up after that bath
This is the most beautiful fuel can I have ever seen! ❤️
@RRCRestoration
5 жыл бұрын
Hey, Thanks for your comment :)
Definitely the sexiest finished product I’ve seen in any resto video
If theres one thing I've noticed, its how good of a painter you are as your final product is always stunningly beautiful and better than it ever was, great video as always, keep it up!
@RRCRestoration
5 жыл бұрын
Hey, Thank you very much its nice of you to notice. PS I am a trained spray painter ;)
@consun14
5 жыл бұрын
Really Random Channel I figured, but doesn't change the fact lol
Beautiful restoration I'd be proud to look at that to the end of my days thank you for making these videos keep it up we love it
@RRCRestoration
5 жыл бұрын
Hey, Thanks for your kind comment. More videos coming soon ;)
Огромная работа! Класс!😊 лучше чем новая😊
Great Job!! Loved The Red!! 👏
@RRCRestoration
5 жыл бұрын
Hey, Glad you enjoyed it :)
What amazes me is that, how clean your table surface is up till now with all those restoration work u do on that table 😂 I also love to see that you use car detailing brushes .. shows how versatile those brushes are.. love all your videos .. keep it up 👍🏼
@RRCRestoration
5 жыл бұрын
Hey, Thanks for the comment. Haha yeah the table top is holding up surprisingly well for the stuff that i throw at it haha. They are fantastic brushes for just about everything the bristles are perfect for lathering and getting into all the nooks and crannies, I have a set just for detailing and another set for general purpose mucky jobs like cleaning this fuel can.
Lovely! Such skill.
Watching the handle part come out of the de-ox all clean was really satisfying
@RRCRestoration
5 жыл бұрын
Hey, Thanks for the comment. If you thought that was satisfying check out my other video where i restore a spiral jack it goes in the deox covered in rust and comes out bare steel very satisfying ;)
Another beautiful restoration. Stunning finish as always. I have the same fuel can which was my Uncle’s ( he probably bought it new)
Truly an artist.
Excellent. Marvelous. I enjoy watching your videos. The way you restore the object is amazing.. Too good.. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
@RRCRestoration
5 жыл бұрын
Hey, Im glad you enjoyed the video :)
@essamkhatri3978
5 жыл бұрын
@@RRCRestoration I enjoy all your videos
Fantastic restoration. No corners were cut.
Dude the paint scrape was soooo satisfying
@RRCRestoration
5 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it :) More videos coming soon ;)
You are so talented! Love watching your show, it’s so meditative .
@RRCRestoration
5 жыл бұрын
Im glad you enjoy it :)
WAYYYY to nice to use. That's a lot of work and it shows. Great job.
Amazing work thank you for sharing !
Terrific great resto job John
Incredible work and Amazing how a common petrol can from the 50's is like a work of art compared to what we have nowadays ...
@RRCRestoration
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind comment :)
Wow that is fantastic....well done that man!
@RRCRestoration
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much! :)