100+ Year Old Rusty Joseph Lucas Bicycle Carbide Lamp Restoration

This weeks restoration is a 100+ year-old carbide bicycle lamp. Made in Birmingham England by the Joesph Lucas company. Powered by a chemical reaction between water and calcium carbide rocks which produce acetylene gas, which is then ignited.
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Tools & equpitment used:
Quartz Lacquer - goo.gl/8PTVKM
Base Coat Paint - goo.gl/mWhufG
Rust Remover - goo.gl/13gopW
Moldex Full Face Mask - goo.gl/NNYGrv
FGL 5 Spray gun - goo.gl/Acg5rd
A.N.I. R150-T Mini Spray gun - goo.gl/cHTJS2
Colad Washable Overalls - goo.gl/3Css9E
Colad Mixing Cups - goo.gl/8DYmE8
Colad TurboMix Sticks - goo.gl/cYZfks
Colad Synthetic Paint Strainers - goo.gl/H79ZgL
Steel wire bits - geni.us/keyaD
Rotary Tool - geni.us/HGed
Concentrate Degreaser - geni.us/yUn9
Mannesmann Socket Set - geni.us/HCDZ
This restoration was a lot of fun but very tricky at times. Firstly I dismantled it and then had to remove the very thick layer of corrosion and dirt. I tried a variety of ways to gently remove it, but nothing was working. I resorted to the wire wheel. This removed the majority of it but it couldn't reach everywhere. I then used vinegar, salt, citric acid and flour to eat into what was left. I left it like this for 24 hours. After that, there was a noticeable difference, but I still wasn't happy with the finish. I decided to blast a piece and see how it came out. Turns out it was great, so I decided to blast everything.
I then polished every brass piece and wasn't overly impressed with the shine. Perhaps the blasting wasn't such a good idea? I had previously seen a painted lamp and decided to do that myself. Firstly I had to fill the dents and mask up the two pieces. I then etched, primed, painted, and lacquered them. The small mounting piece was so badly rusted it had rusted through. I filled, primed and painted it black.
I then made a new gasket and filter for the internals, filled her up and it was time to reassemble. This was quite the task and took a lot longer than you see in the video. Getting the mounting system back on was the definition of fiddly. Once back together the restoration was complete. I realized the nozzle had been drilled by someone in the past meaning the flame didn't shoot out but up. I'm looking for a replacement.
- Disclaimer: I am no professional. Especially when it comes to electrics. It is certainly an area I am looking to improve in. I am completely self-taught and would appreciate any feedback, advice or constructive criticism.
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