Model A tire pump paint finish

[Arlen]

Hi. Was the paint finish on the tire pump wet black or more of a semi gloss like the rest of the tools? Thanks

[Arlen]

Also, how do you do the linseed oil handle that looks best? Brush it? Soak it? What? Thanks again.

[jw hash]

on the paint it looks like they were dipped upside down in enamel I have had some real nice originals and on the bottom of the foot the paint is thick caked enamel. on the handle a rag work works the best, you do not want to see brush strokes.

[jimvette59]

Be sure to use Boiled Linseed Oil on the handle as jw hash said rub it in. There is a old saying " Once a day every day for a week, once a week every week for a month, once a month for a year, once a year forever ". I have used that on gun stocks forever maybe a little over kill on a pump handle it should be abbreviated. JMHO ?

[Steve Plucker]

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Originally Posted by jimvette59

Be sure to use Boiled Linseed Oil on the handle as jw hash said rub it in. There is a old saying " Once a day every day for a week, once a week every week for a month, once a month for a year, once a year forever ". I have used that on gun stocks forever maybe a little over kill on a pump handle it should be abbreviated. JMHO ?

I agree with Jim...I put my handle in the linseed oil and brought it up to a boil (out side my house) let it sit till it cooled off...Still looks nice after 30 years.

Pluck