[R-390] Paint Recommendation (Knobs)

[John Lawson]

On Sun, 7 Dec 2008, Barry wrote:

> Someone's post made me remember - it's Rustoleum, not Krylon, that I've used. 
> Sorry.
>


   I refurbish and rebuild small motors (blower, window, seat, etc) for 
vintage cars - and I customarily refinish them with black glossy 
'appliance epoxy' as was mentioned back down this thread a ways... this 
includes motors for competition show cars where it has to be 'factory' 
looking. This type paint is available at all the larger home-supply 
places, Lowe's, Home Depot, etc.

   If the surface is clean and meticulously degreased, and the Item is kept 
warm - above 70F or so (as well as the paint) then one coat does the 
trick. I always let the paint dry naturally for at least a full day. It 
comes out very glassy and durable. There are many colors available - as 
well as 'satin' and 'matte' finishes.

   Powder coating small items is easy, too - many places sell the powder, 
and a small cheap air-gun to apply it (check out Harbor Freight)- then 
(when The Significant Other is not looking) you set your oven for the 
right cure temp and bake the knob, etc.  If you do a lot of this, find a 
cheap oven in a thrift store and hook it up in your shop...


Cheers and best of the season!


John KB6SCO
DM09fg








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