Classic cars forum & vehicle restoration.

[SloResto]

The paint job looks great Tim. Surely you have found the holy grail that which all restorers seek - a high quality brushable paint finish.

Do you know what sort of life you would get from the enamel before it starts to break down? ie start to oxidise and require recoating.

And could you just apply a top coat without having to reapply the base coats?

cheers
Mark

[SloResto]

The paint job looks great Tim. Surely you have found the holy grail that which all restorers seek - a high quality brushable paint finish.

Do you know what sort of life you would get from the enamel before it starts to break down? ie start to oxidise and require recoating.

And could you just apply a top coat without having to reapply the base coats?

cheers
Mark

[Ghost]

I've just seen the excellent brush painting by Timstopp.

About 30yrs ago I worked on the same street as a traditional body repair shop that tended to specialise in vans and lorries. They employed a sign writer who rode a Velocette that looked so shiny next to my drab BSA A10 I was bound to ask “how come etc”. He brush painted everything, I'm not able to remember the brand of paint but I did get to see his 'trick'. It was a domestic electric iron which was mounted upside down in a special rig so he could warm the paint before applying it. Thus it dried quicker and 'dragged out', as he explained, any brush marks.

He used tack rags and also bought nylon stockings which he filled with lint free rag that had been soaked in a 50/50 mix of methylated spirits and water. He also used pumice powder and a soft rag to rub things down as it was gentler than wet and dry paper.


Another skill was French polishing and restoring the interior wood work of cars. I wish I'd taken more notice of all his tricks and asked for advice, too late now!

But, and perhaps off topic, I can say that I've also seen the amazing varnish work on traditional wooden boats, there's a rally at Henley-on-Thames each summer. Boat people are keen on a product called Owatrol to act as a flow agent and cut down brush marks.

[jessejazza]

Enjoyed reading this post. I thought Tekaloid wasn't available until recently - i knew about Breakwells and found these folk who are a bit closer to me and very helpful - Acorn Decorators Merchants Ltd Tel: 01375-382773 email info@acorndecs.co.uk.

What makes Tekaloid special is that it is made from the finest pigments... how it compares with other brush paints i haven't tested. I have posted some of the spec sheets that i've kept since Croda sold out as it may be of interest.

The first is a step by step article from a Triumph magazine. Some of the names have changed and are listed in the spec sheets

[neil heavey]

great job on the brush paint!

and thanks for all the info

will give that a go shortly on one fo my smaller projects

thx neil