sheatheman Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 none of you guys like chairs as much as you think you do. you are sitting in one right now and you aren't happy. this chair is a reflection of all of your souls: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keltoi Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 my buddy found 8 original Herman miller shells tossed after the storm here. they are originals and orange but the fuckers spray painted the tops of the shells black. any ideas on how to strip that? they are fiberglass. like this? basically you can treat them just like a fibreglass boat or car panel so if you know a guy? or... use an acetone based paint stripper which will remove the paint without damaging the gel coat and fibreglass... then a fine fine wet sand... then follow the guide on this website made just for you (and i)... chairfag edit - also, lucky bastard! are they tops only or with bases? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keltoi Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 this chairfag blog is great! lol at icecube the mid-century modern enthusiast... [youtubehd]FRWatw_ZEQI#![/youtubehd] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jules Posted November 20, 2012 Author Share Posted November 20, 2012 I found that chairfag site too in researching. lol. acetone won't damage the fiberglass? shells only, no bases. but if a little elbow grease gets us some pretty chairs, I am all for it! I will post pics when I get to the office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keltoi Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 acetone won't damage the fiberglass? if the gel coat layer is in tact acetone won't get through it... if it's not then acetone prob not adviseable. you'd only leave it on for a minute at a time. i suppose whoever painted them might have sanded them to buggery to get a good key for painting. maybe you can chip off some paint somehow to see what state they're in underneath? (my friend also rescued one but it wasn't spray painted, just lifeless and cracked - i'll see if he knows anything) something called EZ-Off recommended here but it sounds like hard work for 8 chairs... http://forums.iboats...lass-89772.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keltoi Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 actually maybe chemicals aren't the way to go, but good old sanding and elbow grease... i was thinking if it was me i couldn't be arsed doing it 8 times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keltoi Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 a non acetone, natural, biodegradable nail polish remover? test a wee bit and see if it works? lol. just trying to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules Posted November 20, 2012 Author Share Posted November 20, 2012 appreciated. i have read some stuff about soy gel that had good results? seems like it will be a trial and error thing. looks like a lot of work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keltoi Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Not half! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules Posted November 20, 2012 Author Share Posted November 20, 2012 you can have a pair if you fly in to help me. ill wine and dine you in nyc. then we can get busy in my basement... on the chairs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyrex Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Sitting in a HM Aeron chair right now - very comfy, very overpriced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules Posted November 20, 2012 Author Share Posted November 20, 2012 but very comfy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keltoi Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 you can have a pair if you fly in to help me. ill wine and dine you in nyc. then we can get busy in my basement... on the chairs deal. but we can skip the helping, wine and dining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keltoi Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 chair stripping update jules? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokoon Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Yeah I'm following this too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules Posted December 10, 2012 Author Share Posted December 10, 2012 i checked them out, they are pretty heavy with the paint but it is chipping in parts so there is hope in removal. we decided to wait until the nicer weather to do it. i don't want to do it in my garage and be breathing in paint and fiberglass. especially with my little man hanging around. once it gets nicer we are going to give it a go on one of them. i will be sure to keep this updated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keltoi Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 still not tackled those seats yet jules? my parents passed this chair on to me at the weekend as a wee house warming gift. i've always liked it and double bonus boner cos my great grandfather made it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhonny Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 woah that's really nice. love your floor too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keltoi Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 cheers! (chairs) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kakapo Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 I've just bought a Steelcase Leap V2. Usually £800, but manged to pay £150 second hand from an office reseller in very good condition. Tried the Aerons but preferred this. Not an aesthetic classic but my arse and back love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcock Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 i am in desperate need of a comfortable computer chair, i pretty dont make music because the only chair ive got is so uncomfortable. any reccomendations in the 100 odd mark? that one looks good kak, however im not paying anywhere near 850. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kakapo Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Your best bet is or keep an eye out for secondhand through failed company sell offs or used office resellers. Go along and try one out if possible. In best office chair dicussion the three makes that always come up are various Herman Millers (Aeron, Mirra), the Steelcase Leap, and Humanscale Freedom. The Herman Millers are trendy and command a premium, you'd be lucky to get one for less than £250 second hand. Leaps and Freedoms go for £150-£250, but you might get one closer to £100 in a less desirable colour, finish, earlier version etc. I haggled my price down, and got it delivered for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules Posted April 22, 2013 Author Share Posted April 22, 2013 that is an awesome chair keltoi! is that a marble fireplace too? excellent. have not attempted the chairs yet. it is just starting to get nice out over here so hopefully in the coming months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keltoi Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 that is an awesome chair keltoi! is that a marble fireplace too? excellent. cheers man. i love the fact my great grandad made it. i have a couple of wooden trunks he made too, he was really talented... marble fireplace, aye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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