sjames
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What type of paint should I use to restore older husky's?
what paint to use restoring older husky's
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SawTroll
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Hopefully you aren't planning to ruin any rare collectors items by repainting them?
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moody
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I doubt those are his intentions.
But to the OP please don't paint it unless you've got the right paint. I'd hate for anyone to unknowingly devalue any rare items when they have good intentions. Painting older stuff will drop value in some cases. If you're just lookin to spruce a saw up that's common just post pictures.
SawTroll
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Of course not - but many collectors items have been "devaluated" by so-called "restauration" that included paint.
I might get flamed for this, but I can't really think of a rare husky that you would really devalue by painting. 
I'm sure if the saw in question had mint original finish, the OP wouldn't be thinking about painting it in the first place.
I'm sure if the saw in question had mint original finish, the OP wouldn't be thinking about painting it in the first place.
SawTroll
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I might get flamed for this, but I can't really think of a rare husky that you would really devalue by painting.
I'm sure if the saw in question had mint original finish, the OP wouldn't be thinking about painting it in the first place.
Each to their own - I just wanted to warn him! :msp_wink:
Fair enough...lol :msp_biggrin:
glock37
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if you wanna do I really great job powder it
Like this 2100
http://i1160.photobucket.com/albums/q498/Mastermind7864/Husqvarna 2100/2100017.jpg
Like this 2100
http://i1160.photobucket.com/albums/q498/Mastermind7864/Husqvarna 2100/2100017.jpg
torinocobra
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That looks great! What color do I order to match the husqvarna oem powdercoating? I've looked thru eastwoods colors and they have several different oranges.
glock37
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we used Bengal tiger color its bright
SawTroll
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I've heard that powder coating works best - but guess finding the right color could be a challenge.....
Unless some accident and/or bad discoloration happened, I never would do it - normal wear and tear is not a good enough reason!
Unless some accident and/or bad discoloration happened, I never would do it - normal wear and tear is not a good enough reason!
Rust Oleum safety orange is pretty close and can be found anywhere.
Not a big fan of painting old saws but there are times when it is the only option.
We aren't talking fine furniture here. I bet a faded old 2100 no matter how "original" it is would bring far fewer dollars on ebay than a cobbled bright and shiney one?
Not a big fan of painting old saws but there are times when it is the only option.
We aren't talking fine furniture here. I bet a faded old 2100 no matter how "original" it is would bring far fewer dollars on ebay than a cobbled bright and shiney one?
gmax
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OMG! I totally ruined this saw by painting it, now it's worth bugga all 
sjames
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These are the 2 saws I'm thinking of painting
These are the 2 saws I'm thinking of painting
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gmax
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These are the 2 saws I'm thinking of painting
Just be sure to use good quality paint, plastic primer and etch primer, I use 2 pack Acrylic Enamel Urethane for the topcoat .
Here's a husky I gave a makeover recently
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OMG! I totally ruined this saw by painting it, now it's worth bugga all
That one have the big Bender in it?
Yes Sir, ANY saw with the big Bender is on my list.
sjames
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I wasn't planning on painting any plastic, just the metal parts, I'm gonna try to polish up the plastic parts and see if I can bring back the original color.
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gmax
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gmax
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Ok, If you do a search you find some good threads on polishing plastic
