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ITAM805 · 7th Apr 2013, 4:08 pm

or not to paint?

Hi folks,

my restoration of this uniquely rare Vox PA100 is near completion, I've rebuilt the fire damaged o/p board, smartened up the front panel, fitted a new meter, as well as giving the chassis the toothbrush treatment!

However, I dont know what to do with the metal case, which is in a rather sad state! But due to amps rarity (and potential value) should I just clean up or repaint.

What would you do?

7th Apr 2013, 4:55 pm

If it where mine I would have it done in a paint shop, won't be cheap but will be as good as new. Most (paint shops) have a bit of slack, if it's done on a 'when you can fit it in' basis it will be a bit cheaper.

yampy187 · 7th Apr 2013, 6:18 pm

A paint shop may also be able to match the original colour too

HamishBoxer · 7th Apr 2013, 8:36 pm

Go for the paint shop as like a vintage car looking Concours De Elegance the value will rocket!

vinrads · 7th Apr 2013, 9:58 pm

Very nice amp it's crying out for a paint job.

Radio Wrangler · 7th Apr 2013, 10:35 pm

A good paint shop can also use 2-pack paints which cure to a much more robust finish than DIY aerosols.

The question is do you want to have an amplifier which shows people what it was like to be back in that time, or which shows people how much time has gone by since it was new and shiny?

David

ITAM805 · 8th Apr 2013, 10:37 am

To the paint shop it is then!

One of my nephews has his own paint/panel business and is rather good so I'll give him a call, pity he's 70 miles away though!

This baby will never be Concours condition as it has too many scratches and dinks on it, but considering the state it was in, I'm rather pleased how it's turned out

Many thanks for the replies

7th Apr 2013, 4:08 pm	#1
ITAM805 Nonode Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Folkestone, Kent, UK. Posts: 2,172	To paint... or not to paint? Hi folks, my restoration of this uniquely rare Vox PA100 is near completion, I've rebuilt the fire damaged o/p board, smartened up the front panel, fitted a new meter, as well as giving the chassis the toothbrush treatment! However, I dont know what to do with the metal case, which is in a rather sad state! But due to amps rarity (and potential value) should I just clean up or repaint. What would you do? Attached Thumbnails

7th Apr 2013, 4:55 pm	#2
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	Re: To paint... If it where mine I would have it done in a paint shop, won't be cheap but will be as good as new. Most (paint shops) have a bit of slack, if it's done on a 'when you can fit it in' basis it will be a bit cheaper.

7th Apr 2013, 6:18 pm	#3
yampy187 Hexode Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coventry, Warwickshire, UK Posts: 374	Re: To paint... A paint shop may also be able to match the original colour too

7th Apr 2013, 8:36 pm	#4
HamishBoxer Dekatron Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: W.Butterwick, near Doncaster UK. Posts: 8,930	Re: To paint... Go for the paint shop as like a vintage car looking Concours De Elegance the value will rocket! __________________ G8JET BVWS Archivist and Member V.M.A.R.S

7th Apr 2013, 9:58 pm	#5
vinrads Dekatron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire, UK. Posts: 3,754	Re: To paint... Very nice amp it's crying out for a paint job.

7th Apr 2013, 10:35 pm	#6
Radio Wrangler Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Fife, Scotland, UK. Posts: 22,857	Re: To paint... A good paint shop can also use 2-pack paints which cure to a much more robust finish than DIY aerosols. The question is do you want to have an amplifier which shows people what it was like to be back in that time, or which shows people how much time has gone by since it was new and shiny? David __________________ Can't afford the volcanic island yet, but the plans for my monorail and the goons' uniforms are done

8th Apr 2013, 10:37 am	#7
ITAM805 Nonode Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Folkestone, Kent, UK. Posts: 2,172	Re: To paint... To the paint shop it is then! One of my nephews has his own paint/panel business and is rather good so I'll give him a call, pity he's 70 miles away though! This baby will never be Concours condition as it has too many scratches and dinks on it, but considering the state it was in, I'm rather pleased how it's turned out Many thanks for the replies