Uploaded March 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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In this video we begin with the history, design, and variations of the Coleman Quicklite family of lanterns, commonly referred to as models 327 and 427. After that we disassemble, restore, and reassemble a particularly abused 427 to get it operational again.

Video Content
00:00 History and Characteristics of the Quicklites
17:29 Looking Inside: Disassembling the Quicklite
28:40 Restoration: Stripping Paint
34:54 Restoration: Cleaning with Citric Acid
36:06 Restoration: Cleaning with Steel Wool
42:05 Restoration: Polishing
47:16 Reassembly
1:00:17 Light-up