Wanted to post a new thread to see how you guys restore and paint lathes, I've recently acquired a Schaublin 135 which may require re-painting, this is not a foregone conclusion yet as there is no doubt a lot of work involved in doing this.
I have a few friends who are in the car painting trade and wanted to get some idea as to what might be involved, the process, which paints, how best to apply them etc.
Stripping:
Watching You Tube there are several methods used but it seems paint stripper is the most popular, is it? How about shot or sand blasting? Any other ideas and what is best?
Preparation:
Again some machines seem to require copious amounts of filler as the castings are poor, I'm assuming if you use stripper this will soften the filler already there so it will need to be removed? How are Schaublin stands under the paint, good or bad?
Paint:
What type, best brand, 2-part, epoxy, enamel etc? I would imagine spray painting is going to achieve the best finish, do manufacturers use this method or are they hand painted with rollers or sponge/bristle brushes?
Pictures, comments, suggestions and tips are all welcome as this process is long, dusty, time consuming and hard work so the thought behind this is to get the heads up to ensure its not as painful as it could be!
If I paint mine which is a pale blue/silver colour (Hammerite finish on the steady accessory) currently, but I am thinking of going silver all over with polished metal surfaces where left this way, will a metalic finish be harder and less durable than a solid colour like the green etc?
Excited to here all your techniques and tips.
Marc
I have a few friends who are in the car painting trade and wanted to get some idea as to what might be involved, the process, which paints, how best to apply them etc.
Stripping:
Watching You Tube there are several methods used but it seems paint stripper is the most popular, is it? How about shot or sand blasting? Any other ideas and what is best?
Preparation:
Again some machines seem to require copious amounts of filler as the castings are poor, I'm assuming if you use stripper this will soften the filler already there so it will need to be removed? How are Schaublin stands under the paint, good or bad?
Paint:
What type, best brand, 2-part, epoxy, enamel etc? I would imagine spray painting is going to achieve the best finish, do manufacturers use this method or are they hand painted with rollers or sponge/bristle brushes?
Pictures, comments, suggestions and tips are all welcome as this process is long, dusty, time consuming and hard work so the thought behind this is to get the heads up to ensure its not as painful as it could be!
If I paint mine which is a pale blue/silver colour (Hammerite finish on the steady accessory) currently, but I am thinking of going silver all over with polished metal surfaces where left this way, will a metalic finish be harder and less durable than a solid colour like the green etc?
Excited to here all your techniques and tips.
Marc