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| NOT FOR SALE!!! Display Purposes Only!!! |
| From Time to Time I Take on Restoration Projects. I will Show Photos of the Project on this page. If you are interested in having a restoration or refurbish done please contact me. |
| If you have a Dinky that needs restoring or refurbishing please contact me at the email address below for a quote. Please include make, model number and parts needed along with pictures. We would be happy to quote you on your project. |
| There is more on my EBay Store. Visit Diecast Toyguy on EBay Canada. Managed by Nobleco. |
| Dinky, Lesney King Size and Corgi Diecast Restorations Undertaken. The Diecast Models I restore and the Code 3’s I build all undergo a complete process before they are returned to their owners or listed on EBay. They are stripped back to bare metal using Caustic Soda or Paint Stripper before one or more coats of primer and then sanding is done. Primer is then re-sprayed and lightly sanded before the finish coats are applied. As many as five coats go on my models to get the required results. Any detailing is then done and a light coat of clear is placed on top. Next are the decals (if applicable) and then another light coat of clear. Drying time varies and so does the method of drying (Sunlight, spotlights or ovens). This is then coated with a final thicker layer of clear to seal the models finish and produce a deep glossy shine. Some models will have been painted in matt finish as this was the original finish on that particular model. I always try to use authentic replacement parts like new tires, decals and small fitted objects. Most of the models I restore are in very play worn condition and really need to be restored. I also partially restore some vehicles (like trucks and Vans) when parts are still in good condition but some are badly worn. All models receive many hours of work before I am satisfied with the result and will place it up for auction or return to the owner so be patient when having a restoration project done. I hope you like the work I do as I put a lot into the diecast I restore or rebuild. Email me for a quote. Diecast Restoration, a constant rebuilding of the imagination |
Dinky Toys #275 Brinks Armoured Car
| I replaced the door decals and the Security Since 1859 Strip along the sides. The Brinks decal was in very good to Excellent condition and did not need to be replaced. Over all this is a near mint model and now look fantastic with the new decals. |
| This is the finished product, ready for shipment back to the new owner. He has not seen the model as he sent it direct to me for re-decaling with out opening the package it was sent to him in. |
| Dinky 190 Caravan Before and after. Original Restoration. |
| Dinky 23n/231 Maserati Racer Original Restoration. |
| Dinky 40h Taxi Original Restoration. |
| Dinky 29f Observation Coach Original Restoration |
| Dinky 25h Fire Engine Original Restoration. |
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