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Radio Wrangler · 5th Jan 2021, 5:34 pm

That does indeed look like chemically attacked paint rather than true enamel. It might be a low-bake stuff that gets a harder finish in less time than air-dried stuff can do.

Hammerite sprayed carefully ought to get you there, and if you don't like the result first time you can clear it and have another go. It stays soft for quite a while, so some gentle heat will help harden it off.

Sussex is a bit too far even in normal circumstances, but I have TIG facilities. How big is the hole?

David

5th Jan 2021, 5:34 pm	#5
Radio Wrangler Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Fife, Scotland, UK. Posts: 22,874	Re: Refurbishment of Sugden Connoisseur Variable 3 Speed That does indeed look like chemically attacked paint rather than true enamel. It might be a low-bake stuff that gets a harder finish in less time than air-dried stuff can do. Hammerite sprayed carefully ought to get you there, and if you don't like the result first time you can clear it and have another go. It stays soft for quite a while, so some gentle heat will help harden it off. Sussex is a bit too far even in normal circumstances, but I have TIG facilities. How big is the hole? David __________________ Can't afford the volcanic island yet, but the plans for my monorail and the goons' uniforms are done