I have two Hardinge HLV-EM lathes, both in good working condition. The paint has a lot of wear, but the beds/carriages and other parts are pristine and well taken care of.
I am a garage hobbyist and I don't like the surface rust that comes with raw metal. I am going to tear them down and give them both a good cleaning, painting, and replace any worn parts so that they look and run like new. I plan to only sand the current paint lightly so that it is a good base coat, and fill any chips prior to priming. I will need some sort of "Bondo" filler for the chips and for the areas that are worn down to the original casting.
I have a good vent system in my garage and will wear all of the proper safety gear.
I am wondering what is suggested for filler? Primer? Paint?
Thank you!
I am a garage hobbyist and I don't like the surface rust that comes with raw metal. I am going to tear them down and give them both a good cleaning, painting, and replace any worn parts so that they look and run like new. I plan to only sand the current paint lightly so that it is a good base coat, and fill any chips prior to priming. I will need some sort of "Bondo" filler for the chips and for the areas that are worn down to the original casting.
I have a good vent system in my garage and will wear all of the proper safety gear.
I am wondering what is suggested for filler? Primer? Paint?
Thank you!