What the @%&# can i paint my bars with that will stick!?!? Help!!!!

[John C]

So i work for a tree svc. and my boss gives me all the worn out bars from the saws...i also restore and repair saws on the side. So i take my orbital sander and get the rust and or remaining paint...i have tried every primer/paint i can find and nothing sticks...just rubs off on the first cut. Im talking spray paint here fyi.

So i guess i have 2 questions:
1---is there a accessable spray paint out there i can use? I dont own an automotive (or any kind) spray gun.
OR
2---Should i just bring them to a paint shop and have them powder-coated?


DOES ANYONE KNOW WHAT STIHL, HUSKY, OREGON, ETC FINISHES THIER BARS WITH THAT IS SO DURABLE??? ITS DRIVING ME CRAZY!!!!!

THANKS
JOHN

 

[homelitejim]

they sell it in a can, has to have a hardener in it then bake it on with low heat in the oven.

 

[John C]

Where?

 

[fearofpavement]

I don't exactly know why it is important to have paint on a bar if the saw is getting used regularly. If you want to paint it up nice to sell it and it comes off after a half cord of wood, big deal. I personally use appearance of a bar to judge wear on a saw so I prefer them to not be re-painted.

I don't know what Stihl uses on their bars but you can nearly wear out a bar and still have paint on it. Pretty good stuff.

 

[Walt41]

Have you tried caliper paint yet?

 

[Bill G]

So i work for a tree svc. and my boss gives me all the worn out bars from the saws..................i have tried every primer/paint i can find and nothing sticks...just rubs off on the first cut. Im talking spray paint here fyi...........................

THANKS
JOHN

Why are you worried about painting a worn out bar??? :msp_confused: Seems like a waste of time. Paint has no affect on the performance. Through your own admission they are worn-out. You have lost me completely:msp_confused::msp_confused::msp_confused:

 

[wyk]

Why bother?

tur·pen·tine/ˈtərpənˌtīn/

Noun:

A volatile pungent oil distilled from gum turpentine or pine wood, used in mixing paints and varnishes and in liniment.
An oleoresin secreted by certain trees, esp. pines, and distilled to make rosin and oil of turpentine.

 

[splitpost]

Why are you worried about painting a worn out bar??? :msp_confused: Seems like a waste of time. Paint has no affect on the performance. Through your own admission they are worn-out. You have lost me completely:msp_confused::msp_confused::msp_confused:

i was thinking the same thing

 

[dingeryote]

Just buy a brand new Bar, and put it on the saw when you're done cutting.

It will be cheaper in the long run.

Stay safe!
Dingeryote

 

[deye223]

go and buy one of these bars then it don't matter

 

[Somesawguy]

I'm guessing that you're not getting all the oils off. Hit them with some brake cleaner or soak in acetone before trying to paint.

It sounds like the OP is trying to resell them on used saws.

 

[Little Al]

So i work for a tree svc. and my boss gives me all the worn out bars from the saws...i also restore and repair saws on the side. So i take my orbital sander and get the rust and or remaining paint...i have tried every primer/paint i can find and nothing sticks...just rubs off on the first cut. Im talking spray paint here fyi.

So i guess i have 2 questions:
1---is there a accessable spray paint out there i can use? I dont own an automotive (or any kind) spray gun.
OR
2---Should i just bring them to a paint shop and have them powder-coated?


DOES ANYONE KNOW WHAT STIHL, HUSKY, OREGON, ETC FINISHES THIER BARS WITH THAT IS SO DURABLE??? ITS DRIVING ME CRAZY!!!!!

THANKS
JOHN

Why do you feel the need to paint them? If you are using an orbital sander to clean off the old paint you are more than half way to having a reasonably finished bar. After sanding, polish it with a wire wheel in a drill. or if you have a bench grinder fitted with a wire wheel you will end up with a reasonable finished bar that is easy to keep looking tidy.

 

[buzz sawyer]

I've found the epoxy appliance paint (in a can) holds up well, but you have to have the surface clean. They have a stainless steel version that looks good. I generally only paint for a resto / display but I did paint the bars on my SP125s and they have held up well.

 

[John C]

You guys are rough...i did say "worn out" but not junk and unusable. Also, my boss will buy a new bar way before he needs to. We have stacks of new bars and if one starts looking a little shabby due to use, he puts it in the shed and puts on a new one. I take them home, dress them, make sure they are good to use, and attempt to make them look good. Obviously every bar comes painted for a reason right? METAL RUSTS. I repair/restore broken saws nee and old and sell them. If the powerhead looks and works mint, dont you think a rusty ugly bar kind of kills it. Im not a moron, or a rookie with saws. I run them and maintain them 30+ hours a week professionally and have a small shop on the side. I wasnt looking for insults or those of you that question why i want to paint a used bar. I was looking for adviice.

Thank you to those who simply answered my question...very helpful. I will try and see what happens.

 

[ZeroJunk]

I have never thought you could get anything out of a can that would last. And, it would be a lot of trouble and expensive to set up to spray a two part or three part with accelerator paint for something as small as a bar. I don't know but wouldn't be surprised if the original bars aren't powder coated where they put an electric charge on it and the paint attaches to it.

At any rate I don't know any secret for a reasonable way to get a durable finish at home.

 

[Zombiechopper]

you need an epoxy pain with a catalyst. Any regular rattle can lacquer or enamel will just rub off.

You could try checking out some of the bake on firearms finishes. Look at Brownells for a few options. I think they may sell a rattle can epoxy that bakes to cure without adding a catalyst. The ultimate durability would be Cerakote but its two part and needs a spray gun to apply

 

[Ambull]

Personally I like the bare metal look. If you can get a good polished finish on the bare metal, I would leave it that way. Old school......

 

[Overtrained]

Try brushing on POR 15

 

[GoRving]

This thread reminds me of one dog pissing on a stump, and then the others follow, pissing on the same stump. He asked a good question, so no need to keep pissing on him. :hmm3grin2orange:

 

[Bill G]

You guys are rough...i did say "worn out" .......

Well worn out is worn out isn't it?

. I wasnt looking for insults or those of you that question why i want to paint a used bar. I was looking for adviice...........

No one insulted you so get off your high horse. if you cannot take criticism then you should not ask questions that you may not like honest answers to.

Bill