Bicycles are more desirable with their original finish. However, if the original finish is too far gone, photograph and make notes of important details and markings on the frame before stripping and repainting. The photographs and notes will help you in bringing back the original color and details. The best sources of information on restoration are the various Wheelmen Bulletins as well as the book, Collecting and Restoring Antique Bicycles by G. Donald Adams.

The recommended procedure for restoring a wrought iron fence with this problem is to either sand blast or wire brush the fence to remove the rust. Once the rust is removed, you should apply a zinc enriched primer, cover it with one or two coats of finish preferably with a rust inhibitor. Just like your car, you can enhance the life span of an iron fence by simply cleaning and polishing the fence with a good automotive wax. BACK TO TOP See similar questions...

Please note that System Restore does NOT magically restore your ENTIRE system to a previous state. It ONLY reverts some important parts of your system. Therefore it is highly recommended to FIRST uninstall the problematic software, BEFORE you use System Restore to go back to a point prior to the installation of that software. See similar questions...

Because they have so much to tell us about our past, social customs, interior and exterior decoration of their period, architecture and the history of building technology. Old houses are the antiques in which we live and should be cherished and appreciated for their very special qualities. Restoring an old house will not only give you a nice, warm inner glow but can also put a lot of money in your pocket. Houses that have been faithfully restored command premium prices in the real estate market. See similar questions...

Of course we can make a restoration of your old family photos, or retouch of new ones, should they need it. It is free of charge. See similar questions...

Yes. We offer a full restoration service, able to return any horse, irrespective of condition, to its former glory. Please contact us if you are interested in learning more about our restoration service. See similar questions...

Yes. However, it depends on the size of the artwork. Remember, the restoration is a print of the original, We do not modify the original. For more information please call me at 972-257-0853. See similar questions...

This requires patience and considerable expertise both in handing the originals – especially if they are fragile – and in the work. I don't work on the original images except to scan them. Then I use Photoshop, and I bring to the task my forty years experience of working with images. Click here for an overview. If you require my services, please email me. See similar questions...

Yes! We all have older photographs that may have faded, torn, jagged edges or even water marks. After reviewing the photograph with you, we can decide what you are looking for and a quote can be made. See similar questions...

Probably not. There are very few ways for private property owners to get money to restore their properties. The most common way to help finance a restoration is by taking the federal historic rehabilitation tax credit, but it is only available for income producing properties, so it can't be used on your own home. For more information on the tax credit, contact the State Historic Preservation Office at 405-522-4479. See similar questions...

With the exception of the "Stop - Thru Traffic" and yellow "Yield" signs, all of my signs and signals are in the condition in which I received them. Many of the signs in my collection show signs of wear and rust, but I keep them as such so they maintain their sense of nostalgia. Send me an e-mail. Please include a SUBJECT in your subject line! (e.g. "Question about traffic signs.") With my e-mail load, I'm likely to assume messages without a subject are SPAM. See similar questions...

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This is impossible to answer more completely without knowing all the details of manufacturer, model, age, and condition. The book, Collecting and Restoring Antique Bicycles by G. Donald Adams, can help you learn more about your old bicycle although it concentrates mostly on early American brands. See similar questions...

Yes. A good supply of New Old Stock (NOS) parts are available to repair all of the older Aurora slot car chassis except the vibrator. Tires, pickup shoes and motor brushes are the most commonly replaced parts. With age the rubber tires on the original cars will have hardened or disintegrated. Modern silicone rear tires will not only never harden again, but they will also improve traction and handling. Pickup shoes with deep grooves worn into them should also be replaced. See similar questions...

There are limitations to what we can do with some print photographs but we will do our best to repair and restore them digitally. This is included in the cost of scanning. See similar questions...

No. We import reproduction tapestries only. We suggest you contact your local museum, antique dealer or auction house (Sotheby's or Christies). Or check a bookstore for tapestry information. See similar questions...

You can disable the parking page for your domain by setting up Domain Forwarding or the Business Card Park Page for your domain. Both of these services are free and can be activated through AccountManager ? http://acctmgr.netnation.com. If you would like to restore the old parking page you can activate Domain Forwarding for your domain and forward it to: http://help.netnation.com/documents/underconstruction.htm. See similar questions...

In Sweden we from time to time restore the Sonab turntables. Sending these to Sweden is costly and risky but feel free to ask. Mail to: http://www.carlssonplanet.com/ShowPage.asp?p=contact See similar questions...

If you have old photographs or video footage, we can offer you a professional restoration service charged at £50 per hour. If you have holiday footage or a wedding video that needs editing and converting to dvd then Harwood Studios can offer you a professional service to enhance your memories and make sure that they will last forever. See similar questions...

When you change the secret key, the previous secret key (and all keys before it if any) are encrypted together using the latest secret key. This way, you need only remember the latest key and do not have to be troubled with remembering, potentially, many keys from past changes. See similar questions...