1995 Gold Series Paint

[unclelee]

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!

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That's what I use....and many others have recommended it too. I give it about a week to cure good. Seems very durable.

 

[timw128]

That's what I use....and many others have recommended it too. I give it about a week to cure good. Seems very durable.

Yeah, we're pretty impressed with that color sample part you posted... looks really good. And the price is much better than the Rustoleum.

As far as rattle can paint, I have always thought Krylon's (Duplicolor) product was better than Rustoleum, all around.

Thanks for your input.

tim

 

[jp1961]

Hi Tim,

Here is a pic of an old Toro I painted with my DeVilbiss spray gun and NAPA enamel

Jeff

 

[timw128]

Looks brand new!... I use mine too much to beauty shop them to that degree now. I just need to run them through the cosmetic

shop for a touch up.

When my mechanicals need a rebuild, I'll do the cosmetics to a tee, as well. At that point, I'll have the decks dipped and etched,

and then Alodine, prime, and powder coat. Cost is about $60/per and virtually bullet proof with reasonable care.

Thanks, Jeff! :smile:

 

[jp1961]

Hi Tim,

Thanks. I kinda of messed up as I didn't use Zinc Chromate primer, something you should use for aluminum. I used standard high build automotive primer. I did paint an old 8255 with rattle cans (Plastic-Kote odds and ends parrot green, which isn't sold anymore) that came out pretty decent.

Jeff

 

[timw128]

Thanks, Jeff... Yes, zinc chromate is a must. If sourcing is available, Alodine or ELPO processing is the absolute best on a completely stripped and degreased aluminum deck.

Then, as an intermediate substrate, an etching zinc chromate primer. It all just depends on how 'anal' someone wants to get about it.

If the aluminum has been exposed and has started to corrode and pit, it should be stripped completely, washed correctly, and then Alodine plated or ELPO dipped, for

maximum durability. Then, to fill the pitting, West Systems marine epoxy squeegeed on and light sanding before zinc chromate primer application.

I'm very fortunate to live in a town (Bay City, MI) where there's a big marine industry and all of these sources are available.

Hope this helps.

tim

 

[jp1961]

Hi Tim,

I know all about the West System epoxies. I've iceboated with the Gougeon brothers a long time ago, many times.

Jeff

 

[timw128]

Hi Tim,

I know all about the West System epoxies. I've iceboated with the Gougeon brothers a long time ago, many times.

Jeff

Yes, I know Jan and Meade. Jan has since passed, but we used to hang out at the shop next to the bridge and talk materials. We were all into bicycles, too.

Dow Chemical were the ones who formulated West Systems adhesives and resins.

Personally, I work with a lot of carbon fiber and use West Systems products exclusively.

tim