Mower deck Paint Aluminum Deck

[Hoov]

What is the best way to prepare the aluminum deck on the left side to be able to touch up the paint. It's a little nicked up from bumping into landscape bricks. Model 10515

 

[jp1961]

I've used Tamiya TS-22 light green available at a hobby shop. Comes in a small spray can. It's not an exact match to Lawn-Boy green, but it's close and will look better than before. Just feather the damaged area with a sanding disk on your drill, prime with light grey primer. I've just refinished a Toro deck, but removed everything. I used an automotive spray gun and N.A.P.A. acrylic enamel with hardener. Came out really well.

Jeff

 

[Hoov]

I've used Tamiya TS-22 light green available at a hobby shop. Comes in a small spray can. It's not an exact match to Lawn-Boy green, but it's close and will look better than before. Just feather the damaged area with a sanding disk on your drill, prime with light grey primer. I've just refinished a Toro deck, but removed everything. I used an automotive spray gun and N.A.P.A. acrylic enamel with hardener. Came out really well.

Jeff

Thanks for your help-Hoov

 

[Phototone]

The standard repaint is Hi-Temp engine enamel "Grabber Green" color. Available in most chain auto parts stores. You need this type of paint to resist gas spills.

 

[Hoov]

The standard repaint is Hi-Temp engine enamel "Grabber Green" color. Available in most chain auto parts stores. You need this type of paint to resist gas spills.

What can I use to smooth out the nicks . Sandpaper??

 

[jp1961]

Hand sanding it with sandpaper will work, something around 120 grit. A sanding disc on your drill (available at HomeDepot) is a better option. Feather the damaged area into the undamaged area, then prime, then paint with color. Tape off the area you don't want painted with old newspaper.


Jeff