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Post by rondyv on Jul 1, 2016 17:09:04 GMT -5
I am restoring a 1957/58, 8" deluxe cave mount, and would like to get advice on how to authentically reproduce the original black/white speckle paint scheme. Does anyone on this forum know what techniques were used originally? The paint on my mount appears to be quite thick, and may have been baked on. How were the speckles created, etc.?
Ron
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Post by vincent on Mar 9, 2017 10:03:30 GMT -5
Back then it was a thick lead based paint, sprayed with a large nozzle, so that the lead based white paint would defuse in the black paint, and both dried quickly.
The EPA put a quick end to that in the mid 70's. There are paints the have this effect, but they're usually acrylic water-based.
If you decide to strip the 'scope, be very careful. Do not mechanically strip or peen it. You don't want to breath the dust.
I would recommend a chemical strip. It will take you longer, but it's a lot safer.
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Post by tom on Mar 9, 2017 22:53:57 GMT -5
He's right. Be careful of the paint!
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Post by vincent on Mar 13, 2017 16:18:07 GMT -5
On the cloudy nights forums saw a post saying Zolatone paints makes splatter paints. Here's the link www.zolatone.com/Might take a while to find what you want, but it looks promising. |
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