Vintage craftsman drill press- paint question

[jamie296]

Ok so I have some old paint on the craftsman badge of this drill press. It belongs to my father in law and he's looking to restore it but it has some sort of paint on the badge. He wants to keep the original paint on the badge but be wants to be the brown paint off so it can be polished up.
Oh he's tried to use a few different things such as goof off and some non abrasive solvents. I've attached some pics in hopes that someone may be able to help out. Thank you

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[thehorse13]

Sometimes acetone will work. If you have ladies in the house, nail polish remover usually has acetone in it. It's my go-to backup supply when I run out in the shop.

Wipe some of that in a test area and see if it takes off the paint. You might have to use a little elbow grease though. If spray paint is on there, acetone will take it off.

 

[454ragtop]

Doesn't really look like paint to me, I'd try some aluminum polish or Noxon, rubbing carefully and lightly.

 

[Rlapointe87]

First off I think we need a full picture of this beauty! 2nd the acetone is a pretty effective overspray remover. But I agree it looks like it's tarnished and needs some polishing. I use the tiny buffing wheels for a Dremel tool and some compound


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[jakemac]

You could try using Nevr-Dull polishing wool and rub it off.
I've used it on the metal bands of Cman motors and it worked, but took a lot of elbow grease.

 

[FrankLee]

Ok so I have some old paint on the craftsman badge of this drill press. It belongs to my father in law and he's looking to restore it but it has some sort of paint on the badge. He wants to keep the original paint on the badge but be wants to be the brown paint off so it can be polished up.
Oh he's tried to use a few different things such as goof off and some non abrasive solvents. I've attached some pics in hopes that someone may be able to help out. Thank you

I would avoid anything stronger than mineral spirits. You will regret using lacquer thinner or acetone as it will instantly remove the intentionally painted portions.

Below is a head frame panel where I used only Meguiar's cleaner wax. It's a little labor intensive, but it works well. Even too aggressive rubbing with the cleaner wax will eventually remove the paint... especially the red "CRAFTSMAN" and "150" lettering. Overspray may take a little longer.

Check this post for more badge info.

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[jamie296]

First off I think we need a full picture of this beauty! 2nd the acetone is a pretty effective overspray remover. But I agree it looks like it's tarnished and needs some polishing. I use the tiny buffing wheels for a Dremel tool and some compound


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Lol, its only about half there but he has the rest on the other side of the shop. What year is this? I love it. The one he has is a working fully functional model but it has the wrong motor and some other stuff on it so he bought this one for 20 dollars. The head, base and foot are all that is good on it. He picked up a nice craftsman tilting table saw for me and he also got me a tool craft tilting table saw. I'm hoping to find some things like this to start my shop machinery set up. I want a band saw and drill press and then I hope to find a lathe, all very cheap and in need of a restoration. I want to put in the work so I can be proud of it and bring back a piece of American machinery that will get the use it deserves.

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[jamie296]

I am going to pass this on to him. Thank you to all of you for helping me out. I can already see I came to the right place and plan on spending alot more time here.

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[Corndoggeh]

Is that a bullet hole under the badge?

 

[FrankLee]

What year is this?

The Craftsman 150 drill press was introduced in the 1958 model year to replace the Craftsman 100. Early 150's were gold (Power Bronze), so your FiL's is later. Another clue to it's age would be whether it has the external spring tension knob. That knob was eliminated on later 150's. Production of the 150 ended in 1966 or maybe 1967. What is the model number in the information plate on the base?

 

[jakemac]

It looks like it has the early 60's Crowntop logo, with the thicker black outline and no red outline, on it

 

[Lynden]

Bon Ami 1886 Formula cleanser, used gently.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BQYBC6/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[6PTsocket]

The Craftsman 150 drill press was introduced in the 1958 model year to replace the Craftsman 100. Early 150's were gold (Power Bronze), so your FiL's is later. Another clue to it's age would be whether it has the external spring tension knob. That knob was eliminated on later 150's. Production of the 150 ended in 1966 or maybe 1967. What is the model number in the information plate on the base?

What us a good replacement for Power Bronze? I have a Cman jointer from that era. Thanks.

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[FrankLee]

What us a good replacement for Power Bronze? I have a Cman jointer from that era. Thanks.

I believe the VM Wiki page has some info on Craftsman paint matching.

 

[bmw57isetta]

Is that a bullet hole under the badge?

Corndoggeh:

No, it's a cast indentation that is threaded for a screw that fits in there. It protrudes between the top and bottom upper pulley bearings to keep them in their place. There's also one on the other side.

 

[6PTsocket]

I believe the VM Wiki page has some info on Craftsman paint matching.

Thanks. They recommend Rustoleum 261415, Champagne Mist Metallic. I will check it out. Even with factory paint, colors can vary. I have a qt. of OEM Delta gray that I repainted a bandsaw base with. A pre painted box enclosing some controls and also acting as a belt guard, that I ordered from Delta and the saw itself are all a little different. They are all OEM Delta /Rockwell gray. I would have had to shoot everything to get a perfect match. Unless everything is original, colors will vary, and probably between saws built at different times. VM Wiki mentioned that many restorers will go to totally non stock colors like candy apple red.


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[Zeeman]

Champagne Mist Metalic is what I used on my band saw. The paint it not easy to spray on smoothly, and it will produce a nice shiny finish. Be sure you surface is nice and smooth, especially transitions between areas that you get down to bare metal and areas where you might leave some paint. I used filler primer, and this helped some. Be sure you shake the can more than usual/I had two cans that sprayed out blobs of paint, and this causes a big problem. Good luck with your project.

 

[Rlapointe87]

Champagne Mist Metalic is what I used on my band saw. The paint it not easy to spray on smoothly, and it will produce a nice shiny finish. Be sure you surface is nice and smooth, especially transitions between areas that you get down to bare metal and areas where you might leave some paint. I used filler primer, and this helped some. Be sure you shake the can more than usual/I had two cans that sprayed out blobs of paint, and this causes a big problem. Good luck with your project.

Wow what an end result though! That thing is beautiful


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[PETE14]

Champagne Mist Metalic is what I used on my band saw. The paint it not easy to spray on smoothly, and it will produce a nice shiny finish. Be sure you surface is nice and smooth, especially transitions between areas that you get down to bare metal and areas where you might leave some paint. I used filler primer, and this helped some. Be sure you shake the can more than usual/I had two cans that sprayed out blobs of paint, and this causes a big problem. Good luck with your project.

Zeeman that's beautiful. Looks brand new!

 

[Zeeman]

Thanks guys. All I need to complete it: re-wire the motor back to 110 V, and find a CM motor mount.

 

[Lynden]

Thanks guys. All I need to complete it: re-wire the motor back to 110 V, and find a CM motor mount.

At one time you were looking for a CM fence. Did you find one?

 

[Zeeman]

Hey Lynden. No. I have not found the rails or fence yet.