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I have this antique rectangular shaped nut tin that I bought at an antique mall in New York while on my honeymoon. I was able to get all of the paper price label off, but there is still the sticky residue of whatever adhesive was used to stick it on. On top of that, I don't have any nail polish remover or Goo Gone. What else can I use that will get the adhesive residue off without damaging either the tin or the image painted on it?

Try vegetable oil. DON'T use nail polish remover, it could remove the paint or damage the finish. WD-40 could damage it also.

Rub the glue with a soft cloth moistened with vegetable oil. It may take a while to remove, but keep rubbing gently. It works by causing the glue to slide off.

To clean off the oil, use a mild soap and water solution and dry thoroughly.

2006-12-08 11:51:07 by Benny and the Jets

From about 1890 to 1940

I think it is galvanized tin--has a few rust spots, but hasn't rusted through... Think I can get out the spots with steel wool, but not sure what I could use as a clear coat to protect it... clear coat paint? polyurethane? stone sealer? What would hold up best to water? (would like to use it as a tub again) thanks!!
It is from the 1850s, have been told it is worth quite a bit, so don't want to ruin it in any way.

this is how us pro's do it

2008-02-11 13:12:37 by Kelbid

I am looking at a 1920s tin cigarette box. There are rust stains and scratched-off paint. I think I have a good idea about how to take care of the rust, but what kind of paint would be best for this job?

Thanks!
It's value will be gone either way: it's a theatrical prop and will get beaten up regardless. I just need it to look a bit newer than it does.

Lightly sand the whole case and spray paint it with chrome paint to restore the shininess. I would also spray a clear coat on top of the paint.

2007-07-01 00:21:30 by Esma

this is a antique tin can made by the designer daher. i dont know the year. its authentic. i've seen people bidding on daher pieces on ebay. i just cant find out any information on this particular one....and i know there are knock offs out there...can anyone give me any information?

2008-06-28 09:32:26 by baby doll

I would like to put my food in nice antique cans/tins/containers as opposed to the modern eye sores we find our food in these days. Ideally a website with large selection of containers to replace a family-large kitchen. Thanks all.

2008-12-21 21:56:03 by Call

I've tried searching but i'm not having much luck. These tiles are replicates of the old tin ceiling tiles but they are much lighter, easier to install with tongue and groove and they are made out of recycled materials. Anyone know what brand they are or where I can find them?

Here's a site with a few hundred different tile for your ceiling. They might have some like you're looking for. Good luck!

2008-10-18 16:57:01 by Sara W