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Cylinder paint recommendation

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The cylinder barrel of my 1960 Model 50 looked like new when I bought it some 9 months back now but, unfortunately, the gloss (or semi-gloss perhaps) black paint used by whoever restored it seems to be disappearing off the edges of some of the cooling fins..

Any recommendations for paint that I could use to touch this up?

Thanks, Kevin

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I used Paragon Black Enamel with good results on my Commando. Its a high build enamel that can be applied by brush, and heat resistant to 230C.

One supplier is.....

www.stationaryengineparts.com

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Think I'm still using Hermatite pot black . Whatever you use a decent de-grease  and a wash with hot water and  sugar soap  helps prepare the surface  for the paint to key on.

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I too use pot black for touch up after a good clean of the area.

Remember that like other 'hot' paints: It is not fully cured until it gets up to temperature.

For best results remove the barrel and have it lightly powder coated...Perfection.

Note I said lightly and a coater who is experienced in such items will know how much to apply.

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Keith,

It's an air drying enamel that is heat resistant. Hard dry after 16hrs at 20C

 



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