Hi,
Here a project I'm currently working on. A pair of Eames MSX-5-S side chairs (medium height)
One Herman Miller '77 and one Vitra '78 version. When I picked them up they were in a ok condition but still with a lot of work.
- scratches in fiberglass
- dirt all over
- different washers
- rust on frames
- stained and bad fabric (cats)
First thing I did was take them apart and cleaned the shells with soap and water.
After that I polished the shells by hand with a fine grain polish and foam pad.
Next up are the frames and washers...
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Final result:
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![1677668935-Screenshot-20223-303-01-at-121339555.jpg 1677668935-Screenshot-20223-303-01-at-121339555.jpg](http://designaddict.com/wp-content/uploads/wpforo/default_attachments/1677668935-Screenshot-20223-303-01-at-121339555.jpg)
![1677668954-Screenshot-220223-303-01-at-121339555.jpg 1677668954-Screenshot-220223-303-01-at-121339555.jpg](http://designaddict.com/wp-content/uploads/wpforo/default_attachments/1677668954-Screenshot-220223-303-01-at-121339555.jpg)
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Polished the two shells to bring back gloss
@maber_interior. Nicely done. They look great.
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@maber_interior Very nice indeed!
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