verify accuracy of lamp base description

[Ed G]

Hi Guys:

Hope everyone had a happy new year .

I have a question, regarding the 1960s-70s lava lite lamp starlight lamp base.

Someone misplaced the base on my old lamp. I remember it to be a gold color with a smooth surface.

A guy on Ebay , is selling one, and he is claiming that he has one with a "textured" gold finish.

I've never heard of a lava lamp base that had a different look. Im thinking this is a result of corrosion or mildew damage? 

I am uploading a photo of the base , has anyone seen this before ? 

Thanks 

ED

[Dr. WHAT?!]

The finish is wearing off, its not supposed to look like that,

[Ed G]

Yea i thought that lamp base finish is messed up.  Will not buy that one for sure. Thanks for the quick reply DR WHAT?!

[Critter]

Only buy if it is CHEAP and you want to paint it.

[Ed G]

Thank Critter 

[Claude J]

Looks like it sat in a flooded basememnt for a few years.

Only good if its dirt cheap and you plan on painting it!

[Ed G]

Yes, Claude J, that is what i was thinking too!! Must have been laying around in a musty basement.  Thank you for the advice.Much appreciated 

[Claude J]

Your Welcome

I've yet to find the right "Gold" to match the vintage lamps.

A lot depends on the color of the primer and have not experimented enough to find the perfect match.

Iv'e painted up to the size of a grande with decent results (Two white ones converted to R&G glitter)

A little bondo when required and proper painting, you can turn some pretty crappy bases and caps into excellent looking pieces.

I was over my head when it came to the Humungo,

Too big for my hobby paint booth so I had a body shop do it for only $230

The shop removed all the dents  (Petty bad), then painted it automotive Brilliant Porche white with clearcoat and buffed it

[Critter]

Claude, is that a pic of the Colossus you recently bought?

[Claude J]

Nope that is my first one

zthis is the one that i had paionted an ents removed

Als rewired it wtih heavier cabe,Installed higher wattage dimmer,  and adjusted the height so i accomidates the newer bulbs

Here is a better shot of the flow