The Ford Barn

newshirt · 03-10-2013, 02:14 PM

The RG&JS says Model A tools were finished in black lacquer or black japan baking enamel (whatever that is).

Q1: Is Home Depot black lacquer an authentic finish suitable for judging, or is there some special stuff I should get?
Q2: Do I need to prime first, or just paint immediately after sandblasting?

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H. L. Chauvin · 03-10-2013, 02:38 PM

Rustoleum lacquer appears to hold up well -- it is quick & dries fast; however if tools are used often for actual mechanic work, probably no paint or lacquer will last very long, especially when rattling in a tool box or tool bag.

Tom Wesenberg · 03-10-2013, 03:54 PM

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Don't prime. Just about any black spray can should be close, but you don't want the paint too thick on the tool, nor too shiney, like a fender. I've used a can of black spray enamel and it looks good.

03-10-2013, 02:38 PM	#2
H. L. Chauvin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,179	Re: Spraying Tools Rustoleum lacquer appears to hold up well -- it is quick & dries fast; however if tools are used often for actual mechanic work, probably no paint or lacquer will last very long, especially when rattling in a tool box or tool bag.

03-10-2013, 03:54 PM	#3
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Spraying Tools Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Don't prime. Just about any black spray can should be close, but you don't want the paint too thick on the tool, nor too shiney, like a fender. I've used a can of black spray enamel and it looks good.