Looking to hire a Lava Lamp restorer or a guide to restore a Colossus.

[Daniel]

Hi there; I posted in another thread about wanting to buy a Colossus/Humungo, but alternatively, I have an opportunity to purchase a Collossus from a vintage store, but the water is very cloudy and I am wondering if there is anyone in the NY/NJ/CT area who could come repair the lamp if I were to purchase it? Failing that, is be happy to hire someone to guide us through the process.

Thanks!

[kero48]

I can't help you but I am a fellow Tri-stater saying good luck, sounds like an exciting journey.

[Claude J]

Ive done one

Its not exactly easy

But on the bright side, any floaters can be grabbed out by hand

Takes 5/6 quarts of goo, a whole bottle of suffacerent, and lotsa epoxy and tinkering to seal the cap

[Daniel]

Claude J, would you be available to consult on a repair job for a fee?

[Claude J]

Yes,

No cash,

just send me a quarter of goo,.. lol

[Daniel]

Claude, cool. I'll PM you with details if we buy it, thanks.

[Claude J]

Ok

[kero48]

I hope you guys keep us up to date on this cool journey with photos and details.

[Claude J]

Here are the steps in the regoo process

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/3bvsqwbaevtx39k/AAA3_9MAl6FLe-jOKwpTCJaJ...

And here is how to rebuild the entire base, adjust for proper bulb height,  and improve it

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/9u2la0brfnq78bn/AAAIhyeSi9jR3H0hKyGN7-ns...

[Claude J]

How is the acquisition coming along?

[Daniel]

Still deciding!

[kero48]

Decisions decisions lol

[Claude J]

What are they asking for it?