Hi All,
I have an atlas 6" jointer that I am restoring. The paint was redone by someone prior to me (poorly by the way). Im going to repaint.
Question what is the best paint to use? Im not looking for true to history color or style, as a matter of fact Im thinking of doing most of my restored machinery (WT 944 drill press and WT grayline 12" bandsaw) all the same color for consistency. Im not into the weird blue and green stuff, but I really don't like the old grey color of most machines either.
The WT press has a chance at cleaning the original paint but the gray line is shot and needs new paint.
Here are some suggestions I've seen on youtube (don't take that as credible :-) but the results did look nice
1. Hammerite
2. Using an empty spray can setup that you can load with a 2 part pre or post-cat of your own choice (i confuse the two). I do not have a true spray setup on compressor. And at least at the moment I need the jointer for use in a week so im not holding out for a spray booth (which i will get in the future.
3. epoxy paint (what is it and where can you get it in small quantities)?
4. Same question for car paint
5. Any comments on sherwin williams? What kind of paint to they make for metal? Is it an alkyd acrylic or something?
Thank you all for the wonderful posts and looking forward to some suggestions.
Thanks
Jeremy
I have an atlas 6" jointer that I am restoring. The paint was redone by someone prior to me (poorly by the way). Im going to repaint.
Question what is the best paint to use? Im not looking for true to history color or style, as a matter of fact Im thinking of doing most of my restored machinery (WT 944 drill press and WT grayline 12" bandsaw) all the same color for consistency. Im not into the weird blue and green stuff, but I really don't like the old grey color of most machines either.
The WT press has a chance at cleaning the original paint but the gray line is shot and needs new paint.
Here are some suggestions I've seen on youtube (don't take that as credible :-) but the results did look nice
1. Hammerite
2. Using an empty spray can setup that you can load with a 2 part pre or post-cat of your own choice (i confuse the two). I do not have a true spray setup on compressor. And at least at the moment I need the jointer for use in a week so im not holding out for a spray booth (which i will get in the future.
3. epoxy paint (what is it and where can you get it in small quantities)?
4. Same question for car paint
5. Any comments on sherwin williams? What kind of paint to they make for metal? Is it an alkyd acrylic or something?
Thank you all for the wonderful posts and looking forward to some suggestions.
Thanks
Jeremy