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[StoneRoad]

Been having a discussion and looking on the t'internet, so far all that has happened is I am even more confused than when I started thinking about this!
Basically, I need to get some new brushes!
So...
What make / type of brush would you recommend for coach painting flat panels on bodywork?
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[47p2]

A good quality camel hair brush
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[Castellated nut]

I've used Hamilton "Perfection" brushes with good results on motor-cycle tin-ware.

[roverdriver]

First shave your camel!

47P2 is right, but 'Camel Hair' aint really camel hair and type and quality varies considerably. I used to run an art supply shop, so had to know a little about brushes.

The ideal for your needs will be a fine hair, between 2" and 3" long and with a good 'spring' to it. Some fine hair brushes will simply sag under the weight of paint, and are of no use. Sable would be wonderful, but long true sable is dearer than gold, so look for something with similar characteristics, but affordable.

There are some very good, fine, long and springy synthetic fibres now available that somewhat mimic the best of natural ones.

Just as an aside, I had a customer, a watercolourist who bought sable brushes, but for certain work insisted on brushes made from Ox Ear Hair, which I was pleased to be able to supply. I always had visions of a poor brush-maker, clutching a pair of tweezers in one hand and a bag in the other, chasing a bull around a paddock!
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[Bayliss Thomas]

Purdy - best money can buy. Have an look at the range and pick the brush of the Pro's choice. I used them on my Austin 12/4 with coach enamel paint, well pleased.

[Uncle Alec]

Purdy? He wants to paint it, not shoot it!
I have faith in Hamilton too, the Perfection "Gold" or if you can find them, "Platinum".

[Bayliss Thomas]

I used to always buy Hamilton but found the Purdy have developed over the years and retained the expected quality. I still do use Hamilton on occasion and they are an excellent brush.

[Rick]

When the gent from Craftmaster Paints came up to have a look at the Dodge, he recommended Purdy brushes to me, so I got some in ready for when the lorry gets painted.

RJ
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[Bayliss Thomas]

Craftmaster Paints, yes an superb paint sold by them.

[Timstopp]

I concur = paintmaster enamel and Purdey brushes, did my wolseley by hand last year with no experience at all and below is the finish you can get ! This is straight off the brush - no finishing at all.

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[StoneRoad]

Thanks for all your comments!

Hamilton had been the brush of choice, but since their takeover by Harris, the quality has gone down, The most recently bought brush has been a real disappointment!

However, the suggestions about Purdy brushes indicated at least a test would be a good idea.
VERY IMPRESSED.
Result - Purdy brush set(s) now purchased for Varnish and Coach Painting! and the older brushes will be retired to less critical work!
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[StoneRoad]

have a look at the Bread Van!

It has gone back to Beamish, in time for their "Power from the Past" event
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[baconsdozen]

I'm going to have another go at painting my transit.Last time I used some cheapo brushes and the finish was rather poor,judging by this I'm going to traet myself to some better quality ones.
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