paint for model 61 heater

[ChrisCoccia]

Today I put my windsheild in- first time I've ever done that, and it went pretty well. I am going to redo my model 61 heater, and when I took it apart it still had original paint in perfect shape on some parts, and the motor ran fine when tested. Does anybody know where I can buy that scalloped looking gray paint that originally came on the heater? I am hoping that it is available in a spray can. Also, how about those tacks that hold in the cowl lacing?

[greg g]

Hardware store Hammerite hammered finish if it's available in your area if not Rustoleum has a similar product in what is likely a suitable color. The Hammertight is made by master chem the same folks who make Kilz.

I have painted quite a bit of stuff with it, and am happy with the product and appearence. Of course it disappeared from our area. Rustoleum is OK but does not have the finish of the Hammerite.

http://www.masterchem.com/pages/default.aspx?NavID=42

[ChrisCoccia]

Thanks, I knew there was a name for that particular finish, but I couldn't think of it.

[Merle Coggins]

I used Rustoleum Hammer Finish paint. It looks good enough for me.

Merle

[Young Ed]

Here's what I used

[greg g]

The nicest thing about the stuff is that surface preperation doesn't have to be real finicky. The Hammerite has a ceramic component that comes to the surface during the curing process, which when it comes to the top gives a more durable and abrasion resistant surface.

[Young Ed]

Greg is right. My heater was fairly crusty with some rusty spots chips etc. Because the new surface isnt smooth you dont need to get the metal smooth before painting. Just gotta get it clean etc so the paint will stick.

[John-T-53]

Hammerite is a shop staple around here. Aside from the durability it provides, it doesn't require primer, can be applied over rusty surfaces, dries quickly, and looks good! I used it in my Chevy's heater and it came out great.