1995 Gold Series Paint

[timw128]

Hello-

I'm looking for a paint source for my 1995 Lawn Boy Gold Series. The original paint is lifting from the casting in the area of the front Lawn Boy badge plate. I do not want to repaint the whole deck,

but touch up the bad area. I need a source for paint and primer. Apparently, Home Depot carries Model # 110-8800 Precision Color. What do I need for a primer and base coat?

Thanks in advance for any help and direction.

Regards-

tim

 

[Rbp401]

I just touched up a 2003 Lawn boy with rustoleum Grabber Green engine enamel , it was very close to the original color.

 

[unclelee]

Napa should have Duplicolor grabber green engine enamel along with matching primer and clear coat if you want to clear coat.
Lee

 

[timw128]

Thanks for the input, guys... I was looking at the Rustoleum 248951 Grabber Green with, perhaps, the Rustoleum 249410 Engine primer, although the factory primer appears to be a

maroon color.

And, I was thinking about a total strip and powder coat, but may wait until the engine needs rebuilt and do a total restoration.

I have 4 Lawn Boy's that are going to need touch up- 1979, 90's Supreme, 93 Commercial, and the Gold Series already mentioned. All are 'F' series engines and I have all the parts to

rebuild them- including pistons & rings. However, they're not ready for that yet.

Also, I need a decal source that's quality and reliable.

Again, thanks.

tim

 

[jp1961]

Hi Tim,

I've used Tamiya Color light green TS-22 for touch ups. It's available at hobby shops. The down side is its a very small can and a shade lighter than original LawnBoy green. The Grabber Green high temp engine enamel may be a closer match to original. If you're going to repaint the whole deck, I suggest using an automotive spray gun. Rattle cans do a decent job, but using a spray gun results in a more factory like finish. N.A.P.A. can mix you a quart of enamel with hardener, kinda pricey but you could paint several decks with the quart.

Jeff

 

[timw128]

...I've used Tamiya Color light green TS-22 for touch ups..... If you're going to repaint the whole deck, I suggest using an automotive spray gun.

Rattle cans do a decent job, but using a spray gun results in a more factory like finish. N.A.P.A. can mix you a quart of enamel with hardener...

Thanks, Jeff... Yes, I have all kinds of spray equipment and have thought about that. For now, I'll just use the Rustoleum product, me thinks.

Imron would be another good choice for its durability. We have an automotive paint supply place here in Bay City that has a spectrum analyzer.

I have a decent size paint chip that bubbled off the deck

that I have saved and can get it analyzed for color match.

I think the pricing is a toss up between doing it in Imron vs. powder coating. Either way, I'll have to send the decks out for media blasting- or buy a blaster.

Again, thanks for your input.

tim

 

[unclelee]

For decals I use rsmotorsports_racing_collectables on eBay. Sam is good to deal with and has good quality decals. If you don't see what you need just send him a message and ask if he has them.
He is also a good source for parts.
Lee

 

[unclelee]

Rattle can Duplicolor grabber green

 

[timw128]

For decals I use rsmotorsports_racing_collectables on eBay. Sam is good to deal with and has good quality decals. If you don't see what you need just send him a message and ask if he has them.
He is also a good source for parts.
Lee

OK, thanks, Lee... I've seen a couple of guys on eBay with decals... I have to figure a way to save the sticker on the deck with the model and serial #'s.

If there's a way, I rather remove them for reuse rather than mask them off.

That Duplicolor rattler looks good... maybe some clear Imron for finish coat would give it the desired durability.

Wondering if the Rustoleum looks that good and has the desired durability.

My mowers, though in excellent condition, are work horses, not show pieces. Probably going to sell a couple of them, eventually.

On another note, my 1993 21" Commercial mower has a commercial deck with metal wheels and grease zerks. However, the decal on the recoil assy. states S19ZPM.

I purchased from the original owner and it came with a lot of new spare parts- 2 Walbro aluminum carburetors, 2 recoil assy's., a bunch of Lawn Boy oil, new coils,

and other service items. The prior owner assured me that it's the original engine. The model # on the recoil assy. and the 21" deck is what threw me.

Anyway, thanks for all the input.

tim

 

[timw128]

Lee, I was looking at this stuff online and they have it at the Advanced Auto up the street. It's Duplicolor Etching Primer and Ceramic Engine Paint. They also have a

Ceramic Engine Clear Coat. $6.99/12oz. rattler's not too bad!