Restoring old gas pumps is a lot harder than you would imagine. In the following paragraphs we will highlight our restoration of old gas pumps.
First, we strip the pump. The whole gas pump is taken apart piece by piece, labeled and bagged. The actual pumping mechanism and motor is discarded. It is taken out to lighten the collectible gas pump.
Second, we take all the parts with paint or rust to the sandblaster. (Be careful with your choice of sandblaster because you don't want your pump panels warped.) The panels and frame are blasted to the bare metal. (Remove all stickers and grease before delivering to the sandblaster.)
Third, take all the stainless steel parts and buff them to a luster. We polish all the chrome pieces and porcelain.
Fourth, the computers are cleaned up and lubricated well.
Fifth, we take the paintable parts and sand, clean and paint them. Be sure to use expensive, high quality primer and paint. It's best to add a hardener (catalyst) for durability and shine. The frame is painted a gray color.
Usually a restoration will take at least forty hours usually 80 hours from start to finish.
Try to start with a complete pump that is in pretty good condition. That is ideal but not usually realistic.

Good Luck with your Project!!!