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Post by Matthew Sun Oct 23 2022, 19:52

Hi all, I am new to these engines and recently acquired a Lister D, running but very rusty and paintless. I am wondering what type and brand of paint to use, any advice and guidance welcome.

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Post by 68jcb Sun Oct 23 2022, 20:14

Hi, Paragon paint, Mid Brunswick green, a lot of people use it. Have a look on Stationary engine parts!

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Post by Robotstar5 Sun Oct 23 2022, 23:31

Craftmaster is another good paint - https://www.craftmasterpaints.co.uk/

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Post by Garak Mon Oct 24 2022, 07:35

Craftmaster gets my vote
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Post by Woodsman Mon Oct 24 2022, 10:59

Oh dear, I hear the sound of a can of worms being opened 😉😉  Very much down to personal preference - ditto primer.
Agree with RoBo - good results thus far.
I sometimes apply a coat of clear ethanol resistant laquer where there is a risk of petrol spillage.
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Post by Appletop Mon Oct 24 2022, 17:34

Keep away from the new eco friendly water based paint, it's c**p!
Plenty on ebay, Amazon or the ones listed above that will do the job, I use Screwfix red oxide primer then a couple of coats of colour on that and it seems to be fine.
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Post by neil (LE) Mon Oct 24 2022, 18:29

If you decide to use Craftmaster, make sure you select the engine enamel rather than the coach enamel, as it is more resilient and harder wearing than the enamel range. I have used both in my time and found them to be good products, it is also used by the railway preservation society that I volunteer at.
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Post by Matthew Fri Nov 04 2022, 20:19

Thank you very much for all the information, I forgot to ask how to deal with the severe pitting from rust, any more information would be very welcome

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Post by maryalice Fri Nov 04 2022, 20:52

Matthew wrote:Thank you very much for all the information, I forgot to ask how to deal with the severe pitting from rust, any more information would be very welcome

Its part of the engines character and history, clean it, de rust it then paint it, don't use filler to hide it.

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Post by Matthew Fri Nov 04 2022, 21:03

maryalice wrote:
Matthew wrote:Thank you very much for all the information, I forgot to ask how to deal with the severe pitting from rust, any more information would be very welcome

Its part of the engines character and history, clean it, de rust it then paint it, don't use filler to hide it.

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Thanks for the suggestion, I am just worried the paint will flake off but I can understand where you are coming from

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Post by maryalice Fri Nov 04 2022, 21:07

Not if treated properly with anti rust before you paint.

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Post by Matthew Fri Nov 04 2022, 21:11

maryalice wrote:Not if treated properly with anti rust before you paint.
Thank you very much for this piece of wisdom!

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Post by Andywaters Fri Nov 04 2022, 21:16

I've changed to this recently as Paragon has become more expensive.
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I normally used Paragon for brush painting but I would not be at all surprised if these came out of the same factory.
A good smooth finish can be achieved even on sheet steel
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Post by Andywaters Fri Nov 04 2022, 21:38

For primer I use this anti corrosion paint and buy it 6 cans at a time. It dries very fast and can be over painted in an hour in my experience
https://trade-mart.co.uk/products/action-can-rx-90-red-oxide-primer-ral-3009-500ml

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Post by mattblack Sat Nov 05 2022, 08:26

Of course, the alternative is to clean off the loose rust and go over it with an oily rag...

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Post by maryalice Sat Nov 05 2022, 08:48

For me even better, linseed oil it all over is another way and preserve its working life.

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Post by stebbo87 Mon Nov 14 2022, 11:47

Newbie here - is there any concern about how hot the engine runs and whether some components (certainly the exhaust, but maybe also the block and cylinder head?) need special high temperature paint, eg VHT, or are Paragon / Craftsmaster good for high temps anyway? ? Thanks. Chris
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Post by Appletop Mon Nov 14 2022, 11:59

Only time you'd need a VHT paint is on exhausts and vaporizers any other paint is normally fine.#
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Post by stebbo87 Mon Nov 14 2022, 21:42

Thanks!
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Post by Andywaters Mon Nov 14 2022, 22:06

Look at Granville cylinder black for exhausts & air cooled barrels etc.
This engine is hand painted with Paragon enamel
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Post by Alanengine Mon Nov 14 2022, 23:03

Andy, is the Paragon paint resistant to petrol splashes?
I have used barbeque/stove black aerosol to good effect on exhausts.

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Post by Andywaters Tue Nov 15 2022, 08:45

The longer it’s allowed to harden the more resistant it becomes but I would always have a cloth ready for spills.
Speaking in days/weeks not hours
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Post by Alanengine Tue Nov 15 2022, 21:32

Thanks, might try it on the next project - looks like it has some 'body' in it!

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Post by Gaudin98 Tue Nov 29 2022, 08:48

I think you will find that HMG in Manchester manufacture most of the paints listed above. They certainly make Craftmaster. There coach enamel is very good and is available at about £16.00 per ltr from the works. The other good paint available is from Manor coatings at Shiply near Bradford. I think Bromborough paints are agents for them.

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Post by Andywaters Tue Nov 29 2022, 08:55

Hull East Yorkshire

"This paint is a heat resistant gloss enamel specifically formulated for use on: stationary engines, engine blocks, engine bays & similar.

Ideal for all restoration work on Stationary Engines, Classic Cars, Custom Cars, Military Vehicles and similar.

This product can also be used in a wide range of environments around the home, at work, in the caravan, on the boat etc.

Resistant to heat, oils, diesel, grime, stone chipping etc,

Ideal for: engine blocks, brake callipers and similar."

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