Thread: Machinery paint

I would give it all a good prep wash & get the powder residue- from long stints in the weather - removed.
These spray cans are original brew, so as long as the paint you put over the top is compatible, you would be OK.

There are very few automotive or industrial paints that will give a good finish using a brush or roller. The best choice would be something like the epoxy rust proof paints like Killrust, etc, which are designed for brush application. While available in litre and 4lt cans for brush or roller painting, they also come in aerosol spray cans.


Thinking laterally, if a brush or roller is what you have for paint application, have you given thought to an acrylic housepaint like Solarguard or Weathersheild? These will give a good finish and are guaranteed for 20 odd years in the weather. Plus there is a good choice of colours! It's not something I would do myself, but it would make it easier down the track to reveal the original camo paint if a later owner chooses to return it to that finish.

This stuff is said to be very tough

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As is this stuff.


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However it is not the easiest stuff to work with, it does self level so can be applied by brush and probably roller. Not too thick or it will bubble and a very definite time window in which to apply additional coats. Can't be removed by chemical means once it has gone off.

POR will whiten in the sun

I once was privileged to watch a very highly skilled old tradesman brush paint a large veteran car. The owner was a stickler for authenticity. The car was put out in the summer sun to get nicely hot. The paint container sat in a pot of hot water which was replenished from time to time. I assume a special paint was used. Someone in the paint trade may know. The brushes did not have handles, being held between the fingertips and thumb and had long soft bristles. The painter took care to load the brush fully and applied the paint in one long smooth movement from an edge to an edge. The finish was as smooth and bright as glass.

Originally Posted by Brian Hjelm

I once was privileged to watch a very highly skilled old tradesman brush paint a large veteran car. The owner was a stickler for authenticity. The car was put out in the summer sun to get nicely hot. The paint container sat in a pot of hot water which was replenished from time to time. I assume a special paint was used. Someone in the paint trade may know. The brushes did not have handles, being held between the fingertips and thumb and had long soft bristles. The painter took care to load the brush fully and applied the paint in one long smooth movement from an edge to an edge. The finish was as smooth and bright as glass.

My grandfather said they used to have a guy that painted the car dashes like this. He would only work if the weather was right. He said the hand painted dash was indistinguishable from a dash that had been dismantled and sprayed. The finish was perfect.

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Shane L.

Seen same. Camel hair brushes hand made by the painter shaped etc to suit the surface profile etc. Astounding work.

I think the paint was Nitro Cellulose.
Ford hand painted their cars as did everyone till they were the first to start spraying them.