Pre 1960s Wesco Oil Can, Perfect Restoration
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- Опубликовано: 28 окт 2020
- I came across this little Oil Can sitting on a shelf at my local Reclamation Yard.
It looked like it hadnt been used in a long time although apart from its grimey condition it is in good shape. During the strip down and degreasing stage a few little imperfections and holes started to show, I carried out the repairs on the holes using solder as a filler since the can itself is built this way I thought I was a more traditional way to repair it. The small dents I managed to tap out with a Hammer to a point where only a small amount of filler was needed. I tried to achieve a higher standard with the painting this time so I carried out Wet Sanding on the base coat before applying the laquer. I am happy with the results although I know there is still room for improvement, If you enjoyed the video or you feel you have some advice please feel free to leave a comment below and Ill do my best to reply.
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Materials used Costs
Spray Paint £24
Sanding Paper £5
Filler £6
Oil Can £4
Oil £2.50
Duration
Working hours 16
Editing 10
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This is a hobby for me which I enjoy doing in my spare time. I am not a professional Restorer, Painter or Fabricator and I know some of my techniques may not be upto the standards of some professionals on here. Having said that if you think you know a better way to complete these works I would be happy to listen, I will learn from each project to bring you not only a nicer finished piece but also a cleaner piece of editing.
Please leave your comments below and I'll do my best to reply to them.
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Nice restoration! I have one similar (don’t know the maker) it was my fathers but still works everyday even though I’m retired now. And everyone that comes into my workshop has to pick it up and try out the pump. Everyone likes the sound and feel. I don’t mind until I run low on oil!
That turned out great, nice work!
Really enjoyed the restoration thanks for taking the time to share , have a blessed day
Thanks 711 and more, regards Brian
Much...Much...Much Improved!!!
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Really nice work on this little oil can. Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing this video with us.
Thanks Paul. Glad you liked it. Regards Brian
That duck egg blue sink at the beginning looks real nice wish I could have it 🤣
Nice restoration video keep up the excellent work and great videos
Great job, nicely done.
Thanks Cem Sezer. Glad you liked it. Regards Brian
Great to see you back hope for more videos 😁😁😁
Thank AP Projects, hope to see another restoration from you soon. Regards Brian
A beautiful restoration. It makes me look differently at one of my particularly tired looking Wesco oil cans. Great work Brian. 👏👏👍😀Andrew
Nice to see you back, another great restoration. Keep up the good work 😀
Thanks Sarah Regards Brian
Well oiled restoration friend really good, have a nice day & Stay Safe !!!
Excellent restoration. I like the way you straightened the bent spout. Very nicely done project.
Thanks Pat. Regards Brian
I did enjoy it, great job buddy.
His storeroom with al those great old gadgets is enticing
I agree
Very nice! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Shawna. Regards Brian
Really enjoy your work. Great shed, shop what ever you call it . 🌟🌟🌟🙂🙂🎄🎄🎄
Hi Miss11Lady11 Its definitely a shed, I wish I had something alot bigger to vary the videos angles. Regards Brian
Perfect! 👌🏼
Thanks David, regards Brian
very good job ! ...
Thanks Gib Melson regards Brian
hi brian, my english is not good👿👹... i wish you nice days and an good new president !!
Excellent job Brian watched all your restorations brilliant work mate
Cheers Chris, more on the way. Regards Brian
A good restoration keep up your good work .
Thanks Jenny,
Welcome back👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks Taffy Games. Regards Brian
Great work 😍😍👍👍👍
Thanks Creative Projects. Regards Brian
Excellent
Thanks DB Cooper. Regards Brian
Good job 😀😀
Thank you Khomsin Sin
Belle restoration 👌👌👌👌👌👌👌
Thanks Patrick. Regards Brian
Cool
Excelente trabalho.🇧🇷👍👏
Thanks Marcello. Regards Brian
Very nicely refinished. That would have been a great project to powder coat. Powder coat last many time more without scratching and marking. But it does look very nice either way. Thumbs Up!
Thanks Gary, I agree it would have looked better but at the minute I'll have to make do with some rattle cans. Once the channel builds I'll invest in better equipment. Thanks for your comment. Regards Brian
Sweet 👍🏻 👍🏻
Thanks Nixy J Morales regards Brian
I did one identical, looks just lke mine except i left the brass parts bare
That's quite an old one with the brass draw tubes, pre-1959. I've recently uploaded two Wesco restorations..... Some have a date stamp on the bottom or handle 👍🏻🛠️
Thanks Armando, there is some writing on the handle but it's a little bit worn. Nice to know it's in that age group, I originally thought its maybe 70s. Thanks for watching. Regards Brian
@@UniqueRestorations The 1959 one I did is date stamped and the tubes are nylon.... The 1970s one I did is not date stamped (cost saving?) with a very different 70s-style logo. The metal tube versions must pre-date the nylon as they'd be more expensive to produce 👍🏻🛠️
Was the yellow you sprayed on first primer? What color of red did you end up using to spray it with. Very nice restoration, great job!!!!
Wow was that a black&decker squeeze table?
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Very nice restoration. Did you make the sticker yourself?
Hi gtsstang I bought the sticker online from a company called I say Ding Dong. Regards Brian
That turned out great...nice job! Where do they sell decals like that and others? Is there a web site or something out there to help find out the age of them? I have 12 or 15 in a collection Ive been adding to for years and I would really love to be able to figure out how old they are! Thank you!
Hi Wally, If you type into Google the make of your can then search images some sites usually come up. Regards Brian
@@UniqueRestorations Thanks for the tip!
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Hi. I have just purchased a Wesco oil can. I followed your instructions and the can does not pump oil, can you advise please?.
Hi Chris, if it does not pump you could check if the spring is worn inside, if its weak the oil could squeeze back out into the can instead of nozzle. Also check that the tubes are in perfect condition so they seal against each other when pressing lever. Good luck. Regards Brian
I’m starting a similar project, how do you dispose of the Gunk Green when you’re done with it?
Hi Philippa, The Green Gunk is environmentally friendly and can be rinsed in water. Regards Brian
@@UniqueRestorations Thank you!
Hi where did you get the wesco decals
Hi there, I just looked it up on google, there are a few companies that have reproduction stickers on there. Regards Brian
Your rubber seal left a lot to be desired. Other than that, excellent work.
NEVER YELLOW LOL.
You gave us spoiler at 5:29 🙄
Prr, it would seem that way but its actually from a restoration my lad is doing. He wanted to restore an oil can at same time. Good spot though. Regards Brian
Hi UR, any chance we can collaborate maybe? Trying to get more views? Thanks in advance
Hi UK Restoration, I have been asked before and it's not something I would do. Sorry. Regards Brian
My Mechanics did it better. I suppose his level of attention to detail is hard to replicate.
Hi Mar10, My Mechanics is very skilled in what he does but he does have alot of expensive machines to help him achieve the results. I work from a 6×4 garden shed with very basic tools. Thanks for your comment. Regards Brian