In restoring an older lathe, what paints can be used that would withstand the harsh environment a lathe or other machine tool for that matter operates in. It resists grease, oil, chemicals, chips, swarf, the occassional ding, and so on. For information purposes, what did original manufactures use such as on a Hardinge lathe for example? On some forum I can't quite recall now, it was discussed that some of these paints were highly toxic to work with until they are "cured" but tough as hell when dry. What are some currently available paints that can also be used for this purpose? Where would you buy them?
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18 years ago