Best paint to use for re-finishing a chainsaw

Hey guys got a parts saw to re finish and was wondering what's the best paint to use for the clutch covers and stuff like that. Also the best way to apply it would help alot.
Thanks
Mitch95100

Just wanted to say hi little buddy! You got me on the paint though, but I have seen some of Leeha's work Lee harvey. He could probably put you on the right track.

NORMZILLA44 said:

Just wanted to say hi little buddy! You got me on the paint though, but I have seen some of Leeha's work Lee harvey. He could probably put you on the right track.

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Hey big buddy! Lol thanks might give him a PM.

I use Endura or I just powder coat them.

About anything that's the correct color, then a coat or two of PPG QuickClear to make it fuel resistant.

Imron is pretty durable, though it might cost about the same as a new saw. :hmm3grin2orange:

Imron® Polyurethane Enamels | DuPont Performance Coatings

gink595 said:

Imron is pretty durable, though it might cost about the same as a new saw. :hmm3grin2orange:

Imron® Polyurethane Enamels | DuPont Performance Coatings

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To safely apply it you need a lot of safety equipment that will cost more than 3 saws...LOL
A great product though, we use it a lot on industrial equipment, heavy earth moving machines and a anything that is exposed to the elements most of the time. Two part urethanes are about the best paints to use on chainsaws, only thing better in paints would be epoxies but that stuff is even nastier.

For the rattle can crowd.

So far, Valspar Tractor and Impliment from my local Tractor Supply has been good. Provided you can live with what few color choices you have.

Set parts aside for three or four days to dry.

From a price point I'll second the Valspar. I did 3 Huskys with it. No rattlecan, though. I airbrushed it with hardener. Took multiple coats, but it has been fine.

I recommend the Valspar from TSC I did my current 371 That was NASTY before the rebuild and it looks great I have been cutting with it this year and it is holding up fine. (and it had a leaky vent so every time I would fill up it would leak premix all over the handle. no paint has come off.) I did an 044 with it too and held up well till I sold it to a Mitch on here (was that you?)

gloud said:

I recommend the Valspar from TSC I did my current 371 That was NASTY before the rebuild and it looks great I have been cutting with it this year and it is holding up fine. (and it had a leaky vent so every time I would fill up it would leak premix all over the handle. no paint has come off.) I did an 044 with it too and held up well till I sold it to a Mitch on here (was that you?)

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Yeah thats me, Paints holding up real well not many if any scratches or chips. Also It has ALOT of power IMHO
Here are some pics-

mitch95100 said:

Yeah thats me, Paints holding up real well not many if any scratches or chips. Also It has ALOT of power IMHO
Here are some pics-

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You used valspar on the plastic tank handle.. Wow looks good, thats spray can or special implement paint through a sprayer?

Beer Gut said:

You used valspar on the plastic tank handle.. Wow looks good, thats spray can or special implement paint through a sprayer?

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Ask Glen He re did it and thats his work. I just added the 066 felling spikes.
And Ya Its looks GREAT!

SO Valspar is holding up nice for you guys

I did a truck frame and some equipment implements with Valspar, and I thought they turned out decent. Cant beat it for the price, but I have been most fond of Sherwin-Williams enamel for finish work. I restored a Honda
ATC200X a few years ago, and the tank came out incredible. I had to cut and buff a wee bit, but the overall job was fantastic. It isnt cheap (sky is the limit) but get a decent discount with my local guys.

Has anyone tried that Stihl spray paint rolling around for sale on ebay? Thought I might try the white for touching up chips on crankcases and such..

Beer Gut said:

Has anyone tried that Stihl spray paint rolling around for sale on ebay? Thought I might try the white for touching up chips on crankcases and such..

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I've heard mixed reviews. Valspar Ford Grey is supposed to be a pretty close match, something else you may consider.

procarbine2k1 said:

I've heard mixed reviews. Valspar Ford Grey is supposed to be a pretty close match, something else you may consider.

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And cheaper I bet

Beer Gut said:

Has anyone tried that Stihl spray paint rolling around for sale on ebay? Thought I might try the white for touching up chips on crankcases and such..

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It would be about the worst choice there is, its overpriced and takes way too many coats to cover any chips up let alone a complete paint job. It just melts if exposed to gasoline.

pioneerguy600 said:

It would be about the worst choice there is, its overpriced and takes way too many coats to cover any chips up let alone a complete paint job. It just melts if exposed to gasoline.

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Won't try that one THANKS