Touchup paint for an oldy

rcartmetal · Post by **rcartmetal** » Sun Feb 18, 2007 8:13 pm

Greetings, Smitties! I have a 1963 Anniversary model with the copper and gold paint job, and it is looking a little tatty. I was wondering if there might be someone who could advise with regards to a brand of paint that might bear a reasonable facsimile of the colors that came from the factory.
Thanks so much for any help in my quest!

Spike Cornelius
Portland, OR

ericolson · Post by **ericolson** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 10:56 am

Hammertite Gold and Copper seems to be the way to go. I've seen a couple of restos, one Gold/Copper and a Greenie done in Hammertite and they were gorgeous!!

rcartmetal · Post by **rcartmetal** » Sun Feb 25, 2007 2:56 pm

Thanks for the tip, Eric. Only thing is I'm not finding a copper color amidst the offerings!

Spike

rcartmetal · Post by **rcartmetal** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 6:21 pm

Well, I found the copper colored hammer finish paint that matches the 10th anniversary SS, and it is made by Rustoleum!
I aquired a Magna "greenie" jointer in need of some TLC, and after updating the mechanicals I am painting it to match my 2 tone '63 MkV.
Does anyone know if they color matched the special purpose tools back in the early 60's?

easterngray · Post by **easterngray** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 7:51 pm

Yes, they did. I also have an anniversary model Mark V with the jig saw, which is in the anniversary colors. I intend to repaint with the Rustoleum hammered finish paints. I'll post pictures when I get her done.. it would be great to see yours as well - have fun! Alec

rcartmetal · Post by **rcartmetal** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 8:48 pm

I also have a bandsaw, from 1986, that I would like to repaint. How did they do the color on yours, Alec?

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