Refinishing options?

[Ross77]

Somewhat topical - https://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/...-gloss.110427/
awemawson is someone I know who loves to refurbish machines, and has discussed paint types on at least one of his threads on madmodder if you want to lose an hour or two down that rabbit hole.

Thanks, Ive just read his Denford Mirac refurbishment thread but couldn't see what the white paint was.

looking at his work I think it will have to be sprayed tho rather than hand painted, looks like new.

[m_c]

Thanks, Ive just read his Denford Mirac refurbishment thread but couldn't see what the white paint was.

looking at his work I think it will have to be sprayed tho rather than hand painted, looks like new.

He's had a few different threads, but I can't remember what thread paint types were discussed on.
I'm pretty sure he does spray most stuff, but with a bit practise and the right paint, you can get a good finish without having spraying.

[cropwell]

These people do a good range, including Boxford colours. I would check that you are buying an oil resistant enamel though.
https://www.stationaryengineparts.co...inery-Colours/

[Ross77]

I'm leaning towards the single pack enamels like Tractol at the moment and may try roller first to see what the finish is like.

Because I haven't been able to get it blasted im a bit concerned about the rust. sanded and scotchbrited but obviously its still there in places. Is it worth spraying with cold galvanised first to seal or just use red lead or the products primer.?

[m_c]

You could use some rust converter.

I've used POR15 metal prep in the past, and if you can keep the rust wet for a few days with occasional agitation, it will dissolve all rust.
It'll even dissolve rust in pores that blasting can't get to.

Alternatively if you can find a suitable container, a few hours electrolysis will also dissolve rust.

[Ross77]

I have been looking at the POR 15 products and they have been recommended a few times.

I've seen a few machinery enamels that can be thinned by white spirit, and are much cheaper. Are these likely to be as hard wearing as the other enamels?

Also looking at PPG selemix 7-610, as I think I can get that locally, its a synthetic enamel so the thinner is pricey, but cant find out if it is oil resistant for the using flood coolant.