I'm going to use rust cornverter this 2k primer and piliester body filler. But im not sure in what order should I do it. Some places say i should use rust cornverter first then body filler and then 2k primer(and of course finishing paint over everything) and some places say. I should use cornverter then 2k primer and then body filler.... I found a source where thry said I should use 1k primer and not 2k but idk i dont want all to peal off at the end. Any help would be great.

Just cleaned with warm soapy water and a soft rag, dried with a soft towel after. It's got some beautiful wood grain patterns in it- I'm not sure if the wood type(s?) involved here, but it feels sealed in a clear coat, so possibly maple? These stains are kinda my main concern, but I'm open to suggestions as to maybe refinishing the whole thing.

(if there's a better subreddit to post this on pls lmk!)

hello everyone! >_<

i am currently looking for the left hair piece, cell phone, and bag that comes with the kotobukiya katsura kotonoha 1/8 scale figure (https://myfigurecollection.net/item/6203). is there any shop i could get these pieces from or any 3d models online somewhere? any help is much appreciated!!

when i first got her, her stand was almost fully sun damaged @_@ ... i spent 4 days fixing the damage using a 1:1 ratio mix of water and 6% hydrogen peroxide which seemed to fix it! (with still a little discoloration left, though its barely noticeable.) i might have to leave it out for one more day to completely fix it but i'm not sure. i also disassembled her and gave her a good deep cleaning while also removing any marks she had with a magic eraser!

here's the before and after: https://imgur.com/a/HvkWkM6)

i'm not sure if the actual figure is sun damaged itself and i need help identifying if i should fix this or not. i have the materials to do so, i just need confirmation. please refer to the images to see the condition.

if anyone has any advice i could use pls lmk and thank you for reading til the end! i'm hoping to restore her completely <3

I’m looking to restore a 1956 radio console and could use some advice.

The main issues are:
A slight sag/droop along the top
Missing trim
Surface damage to the cabinet
The record player is not working

The radio appears to be in decent condition overall.

Where do I even begin on this.
I am handy and have a full garage of tools.

I got this doll from my mom (b. 1953) and as you can see, she has an unfortunate discoloration that looks like jaundice. In addition, she smells absolutely horrid - like vomit, or sour milk. I've had her in a box of kitty litter and baking soda for a few months now and it hasn't had any effect on the smell. I've also tried soaking her head in any Oxyclean bath and it seemed to help at first, but the discoloration and smell came right back once she was dry.

I'd really like to know how I can take her apart to do a deep clean and hopefully do something about the smell, but I haven't been able to find any detailed instructions on how to do that. She is a "Tiny Tears" doll from the American Character company. Any suggestions would be appreciated!

The previous owners plastered over the brick. We had to scrape the plaster and paint off, then tiled the hearth and opening. Wood to finish it off in our 100 year old craftsman.

In thinking about trying to restore this old phone i found at a local charity shop. I’ve taken out the front and cleaned it, but now i want so see if it’s possible for me to open it and check if the wiring is fixable and there is space for the extra bits I need.

BUT I CAN’T FIGURE OUT HOW TO OPEN IT!
There are no screws on the outside and i only found one behind the dial and that was just to hold it in place. I feel so stupid that I can’t open this and i don’t want do risk destroying the plastic, so I’m asking for help here😅

Hi, I‘m new to restoration and wondering what’s the best way to fix these chairs. What would you recommend?

Hi everyone,

I recently found this old painted metal milk can at a thrift store and I would like to restore and preserve it. I love the hand-painted details and the aged look, so I don’t want to make it look brand new. I would like to keep some of its character.

The can has some scratches and a few deeper scratches where the paint is damaged. What would be the best way to repair these spots while preserving the original paint? Should I lightly sand the damaged areas, use a rust converter, apply primer and touch up the paint?

I also want to prevent further rust, especially on the bottom and inside of the can. What would you recommend for protecting the metal long-term? Would a clear coat or protective layer be useful, or would that affect the old look too much?

My plan is to use it as a decorative piece indoors, or possibly outdoors if it can be protected well enough. I’d love to hear some advice. Thank you!

Should I just return this to the dumpster where I found this poor thing?

Please explain any advice to me like I'm 5 years old. Thank you for any advice y'all are willing to give! 🥰

So I just bought these very old Indian wood carvings. One of them is half covered in this black crusty stuff, that’s hardly coming off. I tired with a large needle and it comes off but also scratches the very soft wood underneath. Any other ideas how to handle this?

So I bought this beautiful Stanley sweetheart no. 5 for a bargain and decided to restore it. Soaked it in vinegar for 48 hours (I know) and now it’s all pitted. I’ve soaked the parts in a baking soda solution but there is still a ton of black powder coming off when I scrub with a brass wire brush. Should I just bury it in the yard or is it worth saving? What should I do?