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    Default Painting a lathe bed.

    I have started to paint my Hercus bed
    After 3 coats of paint you can still see the raised bits of the cast iron through it.

    What is the best way to cover them?
    Don’t know if it is shiite paint I bought from bunnings or not?Painting a lathe bed.




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    Paint is not filler.

    For a full and proper rebuild do not forget to paint the ways and the leadscrew.
    Gold, the colour of choice for the discerning person.

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    Default Painting a lathe bed.

    Follow what Auto guys do, on body work.
    I would suggest rub your paint back to key the surface, and apply a thin coat of Auto body filler, and smooth that out using sandpaper on a block.
    Then re prime and start your painting.
    This is really a simple run through,

    Cheers Matt.

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    A rotating abrasive flap disc can smooth the high spots before painting.

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    Quote Originally Posted by wm460 View Post
    What is the best way to cover them?
    That looks OK to me. I'd leave it as is. As soon as you start using the lathe it will be covered in grime anyway.
    Chris

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    Hello Mark,

    I would do as Chris suggests ! Anyway it gives the lathe character
    Best Regards:
    Baron J.

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