A typical K6, in need of restoration, as you can see, the door has become rotten, and the box is in a sad state - many come in like this..	All components, such as the door closer, glazing and internal light have been removed. Any welding is carried out after being sandblasted..
Specialist welding taking place repairing any cracks in the cast iron, inc glazing bars that require attention...
This is a K6 crown, after  being sandblasted.. Larger/clearer image	The same crown, primed, topcoated and with hand-painted 'pearl' detailing.. Larger/clearer image
The K6 primed and awaiting topcoat...	The K6 during the topcoat process...
The kiosk going through the painting process.
Now move on to the last stages of the project..

Step 1
The kiosk is stripped prior to a thorough sandblast. This process removes all traces of paint and rust. It's then carefully checked for any integral faults and repaired if necessary by skilled welders. I only employ the best welding operators with good background knowledge of cast iron, whilst considering the integral strength and safety issues very high.

Step 2
The kiosk is coated in a special transport primer before being transported back to our workshops.

Step 3
After a further inspection, all joints and casting imperfections are filled and sanded. The box is then blown off with compressed air.

Step 4
The kiosk is cleansed with a degreasing fluid, and 'tacked off' with a dust and particle absorbent 'tack-rag,' Three coats of primer are applied by spray gun.

Step 5
The primer is allowed to harden. The kiosk is then sanded, blown off with compressed air, and cleansed with a degreasing fluid. The structure is 'tacked off' with a dust and particle absorbent 'tack-rag'. Three coats of 'Post Office Red' are applied by spray gun.

Step 6
The internal roof is resprayed in gloss white for illumination purposes.

Step 7
The kiosk is then fully glazed with security glass. All ancillary components, including the internal light are checked, cleaned and refitted.

Step 8
The door undergoes similar treatment through steps 1 - 5. It's hung on new brass hinges and aligned. The push/pull panel and outer chrome door handle are installed.

Step 9
The internal door closure mechanism is installed and tested.

Step 10
All glazing is cleaned, paintwork polished and Crowns hand painted with gold pearl (if specified).

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