Paint color for Quincy compressor

[Stillgottimefor1]

Hey folks, stumbled across a Quincy 340 and after checking the condition I want to blast and paint it-been outdoors a looong time. Would it be Mechanical Sacrilege to paint it something other than light blue? I’m told (on here) the krylon true blue is close, but i want it more machine-like...

 

[Jimthediyguy]

Do you have a picture? Like to see it before commenting.


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[Stillgottimefor1]

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[Stillgottimefor1]

That’s as found. Separated the pieces and managed to winch them on the trailer.


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[Jimthediyguy]

Ok. Here’s my .02 cents.

1. Are you restoring for a historical reason?
2. Or, is this a build that you will use and not showcase.?
3. Or, are restoring as a “cool” piece to show off?

The reason I say this is because, technically, you could assemble it and make it work with no paint. However, it would “look” better with some kind of paint.

Now, me, myself and I, would probably opt to repaint it as close as possible to the original color. But after a little research, it looks to me, IMHO, that today’s Quincy color is a shade darker than yours, taking into account that yours is faded.

So, this brings me back to your OP. If you want to paint it a different color, go for it. Just remember though, if you want to sell it, a Quincy addict would want the original color scheme.

Sorry I rambled on. I would love to see it when you are done.[emoji41]


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[Jimthediyguy]

A gray or green hammer tone paint would be kinda cool though.


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[Stillgottimefor1]

A gray or green hammer tone paint would be kinda cool though.


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Thanks for the reply. I intend to use this machine for what it was designed for, Not being a display piece. (Don’t get me started).-![emoji849]. I live off the grid so gasoline is the only way to power it. Have a lot of media blasting to do and this machine will likely make more air at 400 rpm than I can use. Don’t know the year of it, any guesses? Plan to power it with old Wisconsin two cylinder. Use the factory Quincy valve-unloader system to regulate pressure., modified. Any suggestions or comments welcome, just don’t shoot me, I’m the piano player...


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[Jimthediyguy]

Thanks for the reply. I intend to use this machine for what it was designed for, Not being a display piece. (Don’t get me started).-![emoji849]. I live off the grid so gasoline is the only way to power it. Have a lot of media blasting to do and this machine will likely make more air at 400 rpm than I can use. Don’t know the year of it, any guesses? Plan to power it with old Wisconsin two cylinder. Use the factory Quincy valve-unloader system to regulate pressure., modified. Any suggestions or comments welcome, just don’t shoot me, I’m the piano player...


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[Stillgottimefor1]

Jim the green hammer finish was Just what I had in mind. Copper accents too maybe. Don’t plan to sell this in my lifetime but maybe I should worry about after I’m gone?[emoji12][emoji854][emoji38]


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[Jimthediyguy]

Jim the green hammer finish was Just what I had in mind. Copper accents too maybe. Don’t plan to sell this in my lifetime but maybe I should worry about after I’m gone?[emoji12][emoji854][emoji38]


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Nah. Let someone else worry about it. [emoji6]

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[4Kings]

I'm not sure of the timeline, but my Quincy is maroon. Could be an option if you don't want blue.

 

[pcmeiners]

If you want the exact factory color your going to pay, close match and you can get rattle cans. Cost me $75 when I painted my Curtis to factory color, I would not do it again. Now $75 for a pint of auto paint is bad enough, wait till you want to touch up or add a component to match, you need to be extra fussy painting factory colors; Quincy rattle cans are about $36+shipping, I would guess you would need 2 cans. Best color technically is black, cheap, cheap to touch up, color matching not an issue, the best color for heat radiation.

 

[MacMcMacmac]

Hey folks, stumbled across a Quincy 340 and after checking the condition I want to blast and paint it-been outdoors a looong time. Would it be Mechanical Sacrilege to paint it something other than light blue? I’m told (on here) the krylon true blue is close, but i want it more machine-like...

Quincys have been sold under other names and other colors. Binks used a gold paint, and I have seen a few light metallic green painted Quincys.

Safety blue is easy to find. I wouldn't sweat it too much. I like a battleship grey colour myself. Looks properly industrial to me. Honeywell used to use a bright metallic silver on larger DeVilbiss 445 pumps, which was rather eye-searing to me. Black is ok, but makes finding oil leaks a bit more challenging. Kinda hides the details of the design a bit to me as well.


By the cooling fins I'd say this machine was anywhere from the 1950s to late 70's in age. The 32 after the 340 is the record of change and will let you know when it was made if you contact Quincy themselves.

 

[Stillgottimefor1]

Thanks for the replies and suggestions. It will have its own shed and be well cared for. Can’t blast it for paint until I get Another compressor...��So I have this old Ingersoll Rand model ‘B’ I’ve been wanting to fix up...����

 

[Trey T]

Paint it the color you like.

 

[The Tool Tyrant]

I'm not sure of the timeline, but my Quincy is maroon. Could be an option if you don't want blue.

If I'm not mistaken, I believe the first iteration of the Quincy QT-5 model was known as the 'AIRMASTER' series, which was painted maroon.

 

[Stillgottimefor1]

If I'm not mistaken, I believe the first iteration of the Quincy QT-5 model was known as the 'AIRMASTER' series, which was painted maroon.

Thank you all for the help.


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[PT Doc]

Safety blue would work.

 

[pod184]

Probably has already been painted, but Ford New Holland blue (farm implement paint) is also quite close, easy to find, and should be easy to touch up in the future.

 

[6PTsocket]

Hey folks, stumbled across a Quincy 340 and after checking the condition I want to blast and paint it-been outdoors a looong time. Would it be Mechanical Sacrilege to paint it something other than light blue? I’m told (on here) the krylon true blue is close, but i want it more machine-like...

This topic has been discussed before. I am of the school that it is your compressor, paint it whatever color you like. I think the quality of the paint and neatness of the job counts for more than the color if it is not some bizzare color. Gray is always good, purple, not so much.

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