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Post by geriatrix on Apr 27, 2015 10:13:36 GMT
Finally succumbed and picked up an unrestored small luggage rack at Acton. Any tips on renovation will be welcome. Was thinking of putting it in the dishwasher for starters - when my wife is safely out of the way, naturally. I just want to end up with a reasonably clean and shiny rack, but I don't intend to paint it pink or anything ....
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Post by trt on Apr 27, 2015 12:07:56 GMT
Don't use any form of rinse aid. In fact, if you can't flush the rinse aid dispenser thoroughly, don't do it.
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Post by John Tuthill on Apr 27, 2015 13:30:03 GMT
Don't use any form of rinse aid. In fact, if you can't flush the rinse aid dispenser thoroughly, don't do it. Don't know if they're steel or aluminium, best bet think of it as a car part and check out Halfords for the right cleaner |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 27, 2015 16:14:33 GMT
They are aluminium.
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Post by class411 on Apr 28, 2015 7:51:02 GMT
Duraglit (either variety) would bring them up a treat.
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Post by geriatrix on Apr 28, 2015 9:02:38 GMT
Thanks all - probably won't risk the dishwasher then, tempting as it was. A long soak in a weak detergent solution followed by a Duraglit session sounds the way to go. And then I've got to figure out where to install it...
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Post by rincew1nd on Apr 28, 2015 11:47:24 GMT
Just inside the front door seems to be an emerging trend, hat/gloves etc on shelf,coat hanging from hook.
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Post by Chris W on Apr 28, 2015 13:58:30 GMT
That's pretty much where both of mine are (small/large)... in the hallway close to the front door and outside the kitchen. A very handy place also to stick nappys/pull ups/wipes etc. etc. and also for hangers over the lip when waiting in a queue to be ironed  I like the distressed/used/lightly scratched look of them personally  |
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Post by whistlekiller2000 on Apr 28, 2015 16:09:56 GMT
That's pretty much where both of mine are (small/large)... in the hallway close to the front door and outside the kitchen. A very handy place also to stick nappys/pull ups/wipes etc. etc. and also for hangers over the lip when waiting in a queue to be ironed I like the distressed/used/lightly scratched look of them personally I don't have one of these items myself but I totally agree on the "distressed" look. This is how they would have been in service life, regardless of whether they had nappies on them. The same is true of my two hobbies, guitars and fishing. A favourite guitar always looks a little worn as does the cork handle of your most responsive fly-rod, both marks of honour and distinction. I'd also like to add baldness to the equation......a further indication of wisdom, strength and virility. Not that I'm biased..............  |
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Post by Chris W on Apr 29, 2015 15:33:16 GMT
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Post by compsci on Apr 30, 2015 15:06:22 GMT
I've had mine (a small) in storage for over two years, pending buying a house to put it in. This is finally happening, so it will be going in my (the idea of describing a house as mine still sounds like a fairy story) front porch to hold hats and umbrellas etc.
Any tips on attaching it to the wall?
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Post by Chris W on Apr 30, 2015 20:37:56 GMT
It all depends on what wall you have. Remember that when mounted onto plasterboard that these shelf units are heavy and could get heavier when things are placed upon then... so I've used THESE |
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Post by rincew1nd on Apr 30, 2015 20:48:40 GMT
Brown Rawl[*] plugs and matching size screws for me. A little bit of gentle pressure holding the back in a vice made it fit flush.
[*]Other brands are available
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Post by compsci on May 1, 2015 10:01:37 GMT
I'm pretty certain that all the walls in the front porch are made of brick, so I shouldn't have a problem with them not being able to hold the weight. It might take a while for me to be comfortable with the idea of being allowed to drill holes in the walls.
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Post by trt on May 1, 2015 13:13:26 GMT
I'm pretty certain that all the walls in the front porch are made of brick, so I shouldn't have a problem with them not being able to hold the weight. It might take a while for me to be comfortable with the idea of being allowed to drill holes in the walls. But once you do start, you MUST RESIST. Or you will end up living in a Swiss cheese. |
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Post by John Tuthill on May 1, 2015 13:51:06 GMT
I'm pretty certain that all the walls in the front porch are made of brick, so I shouldn't have a problem with them not being able to hold the weight. It might take a while for me to be comfortable with the idea of being allowed to drill holes in the walls. But once you do start, you MUST RESIST. Or you will end up living in a Swiss cheese. As it's a new(?) house, all the electrical cables should run vertical to light switches. Buy yourself a 'cable/pipe' detector, worth the money. Mark your wall for your drilling, then check with the detector to see if its safe. I lent my nephew one, for some reason he didn't use it, and yes you've guessed it he went thru' a cable. Ho hum  |
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Post by 315 on Sept 12, 2015 19:47:17 GMT
I've finally had my luggage rack polished and it is ready to go up.
I have stud walls (live in a flat) in my hall and have been looking at the best way to hang the rack.
When I hung my washbasin, I built a small frame in the stud wall but don't really want to be doing this for the rack. I've also had the backs straightened so they sit flush on the wall.
Any suggestions would be great.
Thanks
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