Paint Recommendation

[jimbo21]

Good afternoon everyone, long time lingerer, first time poster, so thanks in advance. So I recently have gotten into refurbishing vintage tools, some rather newer I do plan on using for work or DIY projects at home. Others just simply because it's nice seeing life return to something with age. Anyways, I recently completed blasting and wire wheeling and old vise, and well as a pipe wrench, that I would like to add some paint to. For those with experience, what type of paint have you used with success? Type? Color? Number of coats? Any advice on the subject would be welcomed and appreciated. Thank you.

 

[jg4660]

For Vise's i like the rustoleum hammered. Verde green is very close to the vintage Wilton color. But, color can be anything that you like...i'm doing an old Craftsman now that was originally red but i'm gonna do it Orange.

JG

 

[Jim Pelosi]

I like Rust-Oleum products. For bare cast iron, I degrease and rinse, then I'll etch the iron with Rust-Oleum's The Must For Rust for about 10 minutes. Rinse with water and dry. Give a final wipe with mineral spirits and apply 3 wet coats of paint (spray).
Smaller parts it will bake in my large toaster oven after dry to the touch. It just helps the enamel cure faster and allows you to move forward with the project faster .

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[chipjumper]

If you’re going through all the prep efforts then do it right. Clean it good like you are with the wire brush; don’t need to get shiny new metal just get the scale off. Hit it with Corroseal or equivalent. Prime and paint with your choice of enamel. It’ll last a very long time.

Or, blast it and powder coat. I know two guys that do it on the side for extra cash. Ask around and you’ll find someone who does it cheap. Plus the only effort is dropping it off and picking it up.


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[ZRX61]

I just wipe my vises down with lacquer thinner after they've been blasted/wire wheeled clean & hit them with a couple of coats of Rustoleum rattlecan.

 

[Radio Flyer]

I have good luck with the engine enamel that is sold at the auto parts store. Durable, and resists the usual petroleum based stuff around the garage.

 

[jimbo21]

Thank you gentlemen for the responses. I think I'm going to try the rustoleum recommended, they have several nice colors in spray. The deep green listed is an interesting color, may give that a try on the vise.

 

[4xdog]

Thank you gentlemen for the responses. I think I'm going to try the rustoleum recommended, they have several nice colors in spray. The deep green listed is an interesting color, may give that a try on the vise.

Note that Rustoleum Verde Green isn't really a deep green -- it's a medium green at best, and probably lighter than that. It's a terrific "machinery" shade. Not always easy to find. Menard's usually has it on the shelf, if they're in your market.

 

[joshmodelskidoo]

Tractor paint from the local farm store or rustolium in quarts, gallons or raddle cans you can brush or spay on. Model paint from a hobby store could get you some neat colors. You could try getting some better quality paint from a paint or auto parts store like napa, oriley or parts plus by my old house had an auto body section and carried paint. Leftovers from an auto body shop is also a possibility