What to do to this morning glory horn?

jimmantwo · Post by **jimmantwo** » Wed Apr 02, 2014 8:47 pm

The outside of my horn is pretty beat while the inside is decent looking. I was thinking of restoring the exterior and leaving the interior as-is. Any advice?
Thanks

jimmantwo · Post by **jimmantwo** » Wed Apr 02, 2014 8:49 pm

Interior

estott · Post by **estott** » Wed Apr 02, 2014 9:39 pm

That is tough- if you repaint the exterior it will make the interior look all the worse. If you must do something I'd suggest a thinned red lacquer on the outside to give only a light tint to the bare areas. If it were mine I'd just apply wax.

Post by **Dave D** » Thu Apr 03, 2014 8:22 am

I agree that leaving it alone is probably best. It is 100 years old and does not need to apologize for looking old. I think any attempt to restore may end up making it look worse. Reminds me of how cute Meg Ryan used to be and then went in for plastic surgery...

Some things are better left alone.
Dave

Mr Grumpy · Post by **Mr Grumpy** » Thu Apr 03, 2014 9:46 am

Dave D wrote:I agree that leaving it alone is probably best. It is 100 years old and does not need to apologize for looking old. I think any attempt to restore may end up making it look worse. Reminds me of how cute Meg Ryan used to be and then went in for plastic surgery...

Some things are better left alone.
Dave

Thanks for reminding me...

Phonolair · Post by **Phonolair** » Thu Apr 03, 2014 10:13 am

I agree with the others, if it were mine I would leave it like it is, it is what it is. If in the future you get tired of it you can sell it and put the money towards one you like better.
Best Regards, Larry

Post by **JerryVan** » Thu Apr 03, 2014 1:38 pm

Dave D wrote:I agree that leaving it alone is probably best. It is 100 years old and does not need to apologize for looking old. I think any attempt to restore may end up making it look worse. Reminds me of how cute Meg Ryan used to be and then went in for plastic surgery...

Some things are better left alone.
Dave

I couldn't agree more! So many nice, but slightly weathered, pieces are nearly destroyed by folks who just have to fuss with them. Frankly I really like the look of that horn as it is and would gladly hang it on any of my machines. I wouldn't give $5 for it if someone painted it though. Just let old things be old.

FloridaClay · Post by **FloridaClay** » Thu Apr 03, 2014 2:51 pm

JerryVan wrote:Just let old things be old.

Hey, being old myself I like that idea.

Clay

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