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Thread: What Type Of Paint For A Lathe.
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14th Jan 2017, 07:46 PM #1
What Type Of Paint For A Lathe.
What type of paint would you use for a lathe?
I saw this on lathe on ebay, the seller used Sikkens Ceramic 2 pack paint, I have been searching google cant find much about it, of course not available in my area
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Hercus-9-034-Precision-Lathe-/252665448429?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&nma=true&si=fl%252BZMjiQrYVgpe9z6%252FAIFbkRT0M%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
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14th Jan 2017, 08:16 PM #2Most Valued Member
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Hi Mark found this on google don't know if it's what you're looking for
Best paint ? - Page 1 - Bodywork & Detailing - PistonHeads
www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=1225405
Dec 4, 2012 - 20 posts - 11 authors
There are cellulose paints (old solvent type), two pack paints (they use a ... You could then go for a very tough ceramic clearcoat, but then any .... Personally from experience I liked ppg/ici basecoats and sikkens clearcoat.To grow old is mandatory, growing up is optional.
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14th Jan 2017, 09:31 PM #3Pink 10EE owner
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I would just use a gloss enamel of a light red colour suitable for machinery .
Gold, the colour of choice for the discerning person.
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14th Jan 2017, 09:47 PM #4Philomath in training
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I still think the Wattyl Kilrust range is pretty good stuff - single pack too. It's on my lathe, was on my previous mill and was on the shaper too and still doing well. It can be sprayed but will brush on reasonably well too.
Michael
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14th Jan 2017, 10:21 PM #6Banned
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Hammertone. Looks industrial, wears well and best of all super easy to touch up.
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