Which paint to use where?
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Which paint to use where?
I am about to embark on my 4" Burrell build, at long last and I wish to paint as I build (Dean's least painful option), trouble is I don't know which is the best paint (or preparation) for each job, especially the hot parts, so some advise would be much appreciated.
So, for the smoke box, boiler/firebox, chimney, well anything that get's really hot, over to you guys.
So, for the smoke box, boiler/firebox, chimney, well anything that get's really hot, over to you guys.
John Yates- Number of posts : 1
Location : Derby
Registration date : 2009-11-08
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John Yates wrote:I am about to embark on my 4" Burrell build, at long last and I wish to paint as I build (Dean's least painful option), trouble is I don't know which is the best paint (or preparation) for each job, especially the hot parts, so some advise would be much appreciated.
So, for the smoke box, boiler/firebox, chimney, well anything that get's really hot, over to you guys.
Hi John and welcome to the world of STW builders.
There is lost posted across each thread. I am building the 4" Showman and I have a thread running in the 4"DCC section.
I have commented on what paint I have used and others also in the same area.
For the smokebox I used Plasti-kot Woodstove satin black. Baked in the oven at 200decC and because of a small problem had to subject the area with a gas torch and the paint stayed good.
lynnr- Number of posts : 3242
Age : 55
Location : Highland, 4inch showman
Registration date : 2010-08-06
Re: Which paint to use where?
I am using halfords engine paint. Good to 500c and comes in matt, satin and gloss. I used satin for the smoke Box and Matt for the hornplates. I plan to use up both tins to Seal the boiler. It does not
Require stoving and air dries before been baked when eventually the engine is steamed. It's around £5 a tin.
Require stoving and air dries before been baked when eventually the engine is steamed. It's around £5 a tin.
sonick45- Number of posts : 511
Location : Barton-Le-Clay (Beds)
Registration date : 2009-01-26
Re: Which paint to use where?
Hi guys {Yes it is 3;48 Am}
I have just got in from my shead ooppss
Ok I am only a 2" but if this helps I used Reeves Smokebox paint it comes in a tin and is best
spreayed .it is a matt as well......But the only thing is do the 4" engines gte hotter ??
Good luck and do say how you get on
I have just got in from my shead ooppss
Ok I am only a 2" but if this helps I used Reeves Smokebox paint it comes in a tin and is best
spreayed .it is a matt as well......But the only thing is do the 4" engines gte hotter ??
Good luck and do say how you get on
hughb- Number of posts : 575
Age : 53
Location : hertfordshire
Registration date : 2009-03-13
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