Restoration of Vintage Paraffin Iron

I had mixed feelings regarding this little Iron, I bought it over two months ago but wasn’t too enthusiastic about restoring it. I loved the character and design of this iron but due to the fact there were processes used during the manufacturing which I new I couldn’t recreate I had my doubts. The rust damaged surface on the base plate was a big problem as I had no way to resurface it. I had initially thought maybe I could use a high temperature chrome spray but I couldn’t find any so I settled on the polished finish which doesn’t look too bad. Another problem I encounted was the ceramic finish, I had bought the Titanium stick to fill an repair the damaged parts but this didn’t work out the way I wanted so I had no choice but to remove it and repaint. I thought that once I had over come these little issues the rest would be reasonably straight forward but one more thing had to go wrong. While cleaning the generator the throttle lever broke off, I have looked on line for a replacement but as yet I haven't found anything suitable. I will keep looking and hopefully find something so I can finish it properly. I feel very disappointed with the way this one ended but sometimes that’s the way it goes. Hopefully in time I will have a short video ready with the Iron working. I hope you like the stop motion in this video, I have tried to add it just to give a little bit more light hearted entertainment. Let me know what you think in the comments below. Duration Working hours Lost track of time on this one Editing 10+ hours If you like this restoration video you may be interested in my other videos. Davy Lamp    • Davy Lamp Restoration  [Miners Lamp]   Beautiful 1940's Bike Lamp    • World War 2 Bicycle Lamp Restoration   Beautiful 1970s Scales    • Beautiful 1870s, Scales Restoration, Vinta...   Vintage Lamp Restoration    • Rusty Paraffin Lamp Restoration   Fuel Can Restoration    • Esso Fuel Can Restoration   Primus Blow Lamp    • Primus Blow Torch Restoration   Union Drill Press    • Unique Restoration of 1950s Drill Press,   Bill Hook Knife    • Old Tool Restoration, Bill Hook Knife   Hedge Knife    • Old Tool Restoration,  Knife Restoration   Points covered in this video Antique Restoration Tool Restoration Old Tool Restoration How to Restore Vintage Restoration Tool Restoration Channel Hand Tool Restoration Restoration Videos Tools used Nikon 18-55mm Lens https://amzn.to/2XdKXIS Nikon D5100 Camera https://amzn.to/2Xmx4rW DeWalt 18V XR Combi Drill with Batteries https://amzn.to/2Ww5KDs Dewalt HSS Metal Drill Bit Sets, 10 Pieces https://amzn.to/2JLpAcj DeWalt 18V XR Body Only Impact Driver https://amzn.to/2HJL2g2 DEWALT li-ion Battery 5Ah, 18 V, Black/Yellow https://amzn.to/2JLUt02 CLARKE METALWORK BENCH GRINDER https://amzn.to/2TFURgc CLARKE METALWORK POLISHING KIT https://amzn.to/2HOwM5A Rothenberger Wide Jaw Wrench https://amzn.to/2HKftT7 Rothenberger Water Pump Pliers https://amzn.to/2JLEcbF Rothenberger Superfire 2-Turbo Brazing Torch https://amzn.to/2WsFmdB Stanley - STANLEY Screwdriver Set 34 pcs https://amzn.to/2Ow0Kf8 Connect Wire Wool https://amzn.to/2HMtf7V Draper Wire Scratch Brush https://amzn.to/2CFBsqo Coral Zero-Loss Paint Brushes 5 piece pack set https://amzn.to/2FJTDNp Rolson 16pc File Set With Pouch https://amzn.to/2YxAbux Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge 32 GB SIM-Free Smartphone https://amzn.to/2HLyyEz Mpow Selfie Stick Tripod, phone holder https://amzn.to/2HM1MTT Bosch Professional Corded 240 V Angle Grinder https://amzn.to/2WpzuS8 (PACK OF 10) Parweld 115mm Grinding discs 4.5" https://amzn.to/2YxBt8R Hammerite 750ml Rust Remover Gel https://amzn.to/2Uj9YRe Evapo Rust, rust removing solution 5L https://amzn.to/2KVTyei WD40 This is a hobby for me which I enjoy doing in my spare time. I am not a professional restorer, Painter or fabricator and I know some of my techniques may not be upto the standards of some professionals on here. Having said that if you think you know a better way to complete these works I would be happy to listen, I will learn from each project to bring you not only a nicer finished piece but also a cleaner piece of editing. Please leave your comments below and ill do my best to reply to them. Kind Regards Unique Restorations Follow me on Instagram Unique_Restorations_uk Disclaimer, I have used various tools and materials in my videos which i have left links to the above. Some of the items may differ slightly to my own tools as mine are a few years old now. These links will take you direct to the Amazon website and the listing you selected. If you make a purchase Amazon will pay me a very small percentage which will be invested to buy new equipment and new projects.