What paint to use on planes

[jussi]

What type of paint do you guys use to repaint a hand plane

[AgGEM]

Great question, I don't know but I await an answer.
While we wait:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgekmOqCFTU

Ag

[woodscrounger]

Hand planes weren't actually painted. They were 'japanned'. Japanning is a linseed oil based finish with asphaltum pigment. -usually a baked on finish. or you can add Japan Drier to make it harden. Pontypool makes a japanning & you can buy it online. Some folks have made their own japanning.

[enjuneer]

If durability is more important than authenticity, then use Duplicolor DE-1635 Semi-gloss Black engine paint. It comes in a spray can and can be purchased at many auto parts stores for about $8.

It is very tough and the color/gloss is pretty close to new japanning, but without the fuss.

[jussi]

enjuneer said:

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If durability is more important than authenticity, then use Duplicolor DE-1635 Semi-gloss Black engine paint. It comes in a spray can and can be purchased at many auto parts stores for about $8.

It is very tough and the color/gloss is pretty close to new japanning, but without the fuss.

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Thanks. That's the 2nd recommendation I've read about that exact paint. I may give it a try. I definitely want something easy and have no desire to mess with japanning. I just want something that looks close. I've read one recommendation of applying several coats within 20-30 mins of one another. Is that what you do as well?

[TyG]

The Dupli color is what I used. It is great. I also got the appropriate primer from the same company.

[Bob-Jones]

There is a type of motor paint that is close enough to the old finish for me. I wrote a blog entry about it. Can't post a link from my phone, but it is searchable. You can always strip the rust and not add more finish.

[jussi]

Where did you buy it and what was the primer? What was your paint method? How many coats of each and how long did you wait in between?

TyG said:

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The Dupli color is what I used. It is great. I also got the appropriate primer from the same company.

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[Bob-Jones]

at a computer now...

http://thechristiantoolcabinet.wordpress...oration-tuning/

let me know if this doesn't answer your questions.

[Bob-Jones]

one point to not overlook - apply vasoline to any surface that you want unpainted. The cured paint will easily wipe away from those surfaces. It's easier than using tape.