machine paint

hello I am in the process of restoring a 12" craftsman lathe and need to repaint it. I would appreciate any tips on type of paint to use on this project.

Thanks in advance.

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SleepyJake
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SleepyJake wrote in news:Bgwvc.904$gt5.416 @newssvr15.news.prodigy.com:

Depends, Home Depot Rust-O-Leum Dark Machine Gray is a good match and comes in spray cans. Pretty durable and dries fast.

Else if you are going to paint with a spray gun, hit your automotive paint store, they probably sell industrial enamels. I like Ellis Shaf-Lac, Medium Gray.

Marty

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Marty Escarcega

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Old Nick

I used Duron Urethane Fortified Enamel and seems to be working good for me. Took a steady rest in to the local paint store and they matched it exactly. Brushed it on with vertical strokes and smoothed with horizontal and the paint flowed out very nicely, not quite like it was spray painted but real close.

Steve.

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SRF

I use the Duron modified urethane paint (I think it's the same as the "fortified" enamel). I agree, when the paint is fresh, and the brush is good, you get a finish as good as spraying. Some times I use a sponge roller to apply the paint on larger surfaces. It leaves a matte like finish even though it is a gloss paint.

Any urethane modified enamel should hold up well to oils and solvents. Most floor paints are of this type.

Vince

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Vince Iorio

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