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Discman wrote:Thanks everyone for all of the compliments. I was without a suitable horn for my Triumph for a couple of months and it is nice to be able to listen to it again. The Music master horn sounds great too!
Dave

Really fine job!

I don't know that I've seen an original elbow with such realistic graining. The two original untouched examples that I have would look like amateur daubings if placed next to your work.

Abe,
I use a Walcom STM spray gun with a 1.2mm nozzle. I run the compressor at 60PSI and set the regulator on the gun to 29-30 PSI. I mix 2LB cut shellac and thin it by trial and error to get it through the gun. Shellac can be a little tricky to spray but the results are well worth it.
Dave

Yes I understand it can be a bit tough. I am using a turbine system and wondered about the fact that it warms the air that goes through it. I was figuring that I was going to add shellac retarder and play with it. I settled on the same size tip that you are using.

There are in addition to what you used glazes that are made for what you did by a company out of Ca. that I purchase from that sells restoration products to the trade. You can also use casine paint that will not dry as fast, and yes I do use the same products that you used but they do not work on gold leaf.

there are brushes that are made for wood graining, but the job that you did was outstanding and it does not matter how you got there...you did!
Abe

That looks AWESOME! Great job!

Wes