Mark 5 Restoration - Tri-60 Project!

[silenthope]

So, I've stripped the headstock (needs final sanding before primer) and primered the rear cover. Also pressed the bearings on the drive shaft. Still waiting on belts.

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[jsburger]

Looking really nice!!

[greasemonkey2275]

Looks like you are well on your way! Can't wait to see the pics of the final restoration!

[silenthope]

Getting closer to paint!

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[silenthope]

Paint did not go well. That hammered stuff doesn't go on easy...too heavy and it "dimples", too light and it looks like solid silver...combined it's just embarrassing! I'll sand them down and try again. Anyone have pointers other than having someone else do it?

[ERLover]

A fine tribute to your father, and to yourself to do it, and enjoy and use them when done!!!!!

[reible]

Paint did not go well. That hammered stuff doesn't go on easy...too heavy and it "dimples", too light and it looks like solid silver...combined it's just embarrassing! I'll sand them down and try again. Anyone have pointers other than having someone else do it?

Did you check the can for the information on temperature? I found out the hard way that it didn't work well when the temperature was too cool. Don't recall the actual temperature but colder then they recommended.

Ed

[silenthope]

Did you check the can for the information on temperature? I found out the hard way that it didn't work well when the temperature was too cool. Don't recall the actual temperature but colder then they recommended.

You know...you might be onto something. It was cooler normal, but "impatients" forced me. I hate painting anyway...usually get more on everything I don't want to paint!
Thanks Ed, I'll slow down and do it right!

(Thanks ERLover for your encouraging words and putting things in perspective!)

[JPG]

It is supposed to dimple. Hammering creates dimples. Seriously!!!

It must be applied heavy(sweep slowly) and on a horizontal surface to prevent running. It also must be still air(no breeze). After a few minutes it will 'develop' the settling of the mixed pigments and can be rotated to paint a different surface without running.

Shake well beforehand and often when applying.

Applying thin coats simply does not work.

[greasemonkey2275]

JPG hit it right on the head; it will seem like you are putting on way too much paint but the end result is a dimpled finish that seems to match the originals. Give it another try and make sure that your temps are where they need to be before you start spraying.