What paint to use on planes
#11
What type of paint do you guys use to repaint a hand plane
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#12
Great question, I don't know but I await an answer.
While we wait:

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

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#13
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.
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#14
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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enjuneer said:


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.




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?
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#16
The Dupli color is what I used. It is great. I also got the appropriate primer from the same company.
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#17
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.
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#18
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:


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


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#19
at a computer now...

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

let me know if this doesn't answer your questions.
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#20
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.
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