Restoration of Fiamm Roadmaster compressor

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Melchior
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Restoration of Fiamm Roadmaster compressor

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Does anybody know how to remove the little plastic cap from the top plate of the Fiamm Roadmaster compressor? I want to repaint the item but could not find any information how to remove the pin that holds the cap.
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John Vardanian
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Re: Restoration of Fiamm Roadmaster compressor

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If the pin is an integral part of the casting you can only cut it off to free the plastic. You may be able to carefully heat the top and the plastic to see if you can slip it off without damaging it. Then after the top is painted, heat the casting without damaging the paint, then preheat the plastic in hot water and try to re-slip it back on. A little soap might help. If the plastic is perished, this may not be a successful exercise. Good luck.

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Melchior
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Re: Restoration of Fiamm Roadmaster compressor

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Hello John,

I followed your advice and it worked great! Thank you very much 😀
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Re: Restoration of Fiamm Roadmaster compressor

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Great. I am glad for you.

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