Overview
Watch a detailed 25-minute video demonstrating the meticulous restoration process of a vintage 1965 Tonka Crane. Follow along as the restoration expert disassembles the crane, sandblasts components, grinds and polishes metal parts, applies nickel plating, and whitens plastic pieces using hydrogen peroxide. Learn techniques for sanding, washing, and varnishing plastic components, as well as powder coating metal elements. Observe the careful reassembly of the crane, including the restoration of its wheels. Witness the impressive transformation from a weathered toy to a fully restored, like-new condition Tonka Crane.
Syllabus
Tonka Crane Restoration/Restore
Adisassemble part 1
Sandblasting
Grinding/polishing/zinc removal
Nickel plating
Whiten plastic parts/ Hydrogen Peroxide
Plastic parts Sanding/Washing/Varnishing
Assemble part 1
Disassemble part 2
Sandblasting
Powder coating
Restore wheels
Assemble Tonk Crane
Finished result
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MW Restoration