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MG Midget and Sprite Technical - Paint for tools etc

Anyone found a good paint (not hammerite) that is suitable for refurbing tools like vices, clamps etc. The original paint covering doesn't seem to have any undercoat, but is really hardwearing.
j hall

could be worth trying engine paint, and bake/cure in the oven.
David Smith

Surprisingly, an old fashioned oil based household gloss works surprisingly well. I think because it remains slightly flexible and also because it doesn't require the metal to be fully degreased to the extent of getting all the old oil out of the pores in the metal.
Guy Weller

can you still get oil-based paint? Brand please Guy....
David Smith


Never used it but do a Google search on "plasti tool dip"
Richard Evans

Becareful

Oil paints are becomming synthetics no, or being replaced outright with what is called waterbourn paint

Id look into powder coat... or my new friend, POR15

Plastic dip is getting interesting I dont know much about it, buts gaing traction on differant fronts... apperantly you can now repaint an entire car with the stuff

Prop

Prop
Prop and the Blackhole Midget

Annie Sloan chalk paint.

http://www.anniesloan.co.uk/acatalog/United_Kingdom.html

They have some divine pastels that are to die for.
Steve Clark

This thread was discussed between 18/08/2014 and 19/08/2014

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