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1st May 2017, 11:37 AM #1Philomath in training
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Hercus machinery paint colour
I contacted my friend at Hercus to ask about paint colour for you guys - this is Allan's answer -
The Hercus 260 lathes and other machines from the early 80's on used a lacquer type paint that we acquire from Topline paints at Lonsdale and the colour is specified as Vista GreenBased on that, it seems for early Hercus machines, the colour definition was on the loose side.
Hercus colours prior to this would have to be colour matched from a sample piece
Michael
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1st May 2017, 11:05 PM #2.
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Greenish
Hi Michael,
I recall Steve Durden telling me that the colour was Vista Green probably fifteen years ago but he never mentioned the all important Topline Paints. Loose is correct, there is little in common other than them being green, with the finish Hercus used on my '69 ARL lathe, the No.1 grinder and the No.O mill.
BT
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6th May 2017, 11:59 AM #3Senior Member
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Bob,
Have you tried Automotive Paint Tools and Equipment in Gibbs St Cannington, near the train station, they seem to have good ability to match and mix various paints based on my limited use. Not cheap, but reasonable, if nothing else good for a scrounge around, lots of other stuff there. Alan.
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6th May 2017, 12:32 PM #4.
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I have been to that Aladdin's Cave many a time Alan. Never asked about paint matching so next time...
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