Restoring/painting covers

[Deleted member 149229]

I tried to wet sand to restore the 2 top covers on one of my 6401s. That light grey color really gets grungy. I couldn’t get to a really clean color so I repainted. Included pics of before, after and paint type for those wanting to do the same.

 

[bulletpruf]

Are you sure that paint is fuel resistant? Most spray bombs aren't. Learned that the hard way after I had already done a lot of painting on clean blasted magnesium...

 

[Griffdog1]

just did these husky ones the same way -came out well

 

[Deleted member 149229]

Are you sure that paint is fuel resistant? Most spray bombs aren't. Learned that the hard way after I had already done a lot of painting on clean blasted magnesium...

Absolutely, positively, undoubtedly have no idea, never thought about that. Guess I’m gonna find out. Maybe I can convert it to one of those 100 lb propane tanks!

 

[bulletpruf]

Absolutely, positively, undoubtedly have no idea, never thought about that. Guess I’m gonna find out. Maybe I can convert it to one of those 100 lb propane tanks!

Yeah, I found out the hard way. Bottom line is that most spray bomb stuff is not fuel resistant. If you want something fuel resistant, take it to a bodyshop so they can spray it with regular automotive paint. Or order some of the tractor and implement spray bombs from Amazon or buy it at TSC. It's stout and made for fuel resistance.

For spraying a few Stihl's, I got the paint number and brought it to a local shop. They mixed up some gray and orange. When it warms up a bit, I'll prime and paint with an inexpensive gun.

Good luck,

Scott

 

[Deleted member 149229]

Yeah, I found out the hard way. Bottom line is that most spray bomb stuff is not fuel resistant. If you want something fuel resistant, take it to a bodyshop so they can spray it with regular automotive paint. Or order some of the tractor and implement spray bombs from Amazon or buy it at TSC. It's stout and made for fuel resistance.

For spraying a few Stihl's, I got the paint number and brought it to a local shop. They mixed up some gray and orange. When it warms up a bit, I'll prime and paint with an inexpensive gun.

Good luck,

Scott

If it doesn’t work I’ll use the universal repair, duct tape. It comes in colors now.

 

[a. palmer jr.]

You can leave the paint on it and give it a coat of kwik clear from PPG. It's a 2 part hardened enamel and will resist fuel pretty well.

 

[Griffdog1]

You can leave the paint on it and give it a coat of kwik clear from PPG. It's a 2 part hardened enamel and will resist fuel pretty well.

Thats the way to do it. Another thing that is important is to essentially bake the paint on to ensure that it is dry - I sit the covers in the car for a day in Australia which does the trick.

 

[Deleted member 149229]

Thats the way to do it. Another thing that is important is to essentially bake the paint on to ensure that it is dry - I sit the covers in the car for a day in Australia which does the trick.

I left the painted covers in the basement with the woodburner for a week, Death Valley or the Outback would seem like Antarctica.

 

[Griffdog1]

Another point is that it is always worth using a plastic primer. I find that I get better adhesion to plastic with a primer than I do to magnesium. 2 pac clear over the top and it is very strong and fuel and scratch resistant.

 

[Joel D'Angelo]

This info has been posted before but if you didn't know..Most auto paint supply houses will make you a custom spray bomb with their pro paint. Expensive at $25 a can but i've yet to find a consumer product worth a damn.

 

[Deleted member 149229]

If this screws up I’ll remember that, hopefully. Duct tape in colors is still an option.

This info has been posted before but if you didn't know..Most auto paint supply houses will make you a custom spray bomb with their pro paint. Expensive at $25 a can but i've yet to find a consumer product worth a damn.

 

[a. palmer jr.]

The trouble I've had with my Husqvarnas that I touch up is I end up with multiple colors unless I paint the entire saw. Some of the older ones turn brown, especially the fuel tank and handle. I have a 372 right now that I painted the top and installed a new starter on. Everything's orange except the handle..

 

[Deleted member 149229]

The trouble I've had with my Husqvarnas that I touch up is I end up with multiple colors unless I paint the entire saw. Some of the older ones turn brown, especially the fuel tank and handle. I have a 372 right now that I painted the top and installed a new starter on. Everything's orange except the handle..

Try the semi-transparent orange gas tank on an Echo 590.

 

[ChoppyChoppy]

Yeah, I found out the hard way. Bottom line is that most spray bomb stuff is not fuel resistant. If you want something fuel resistant, take it to a bodyshop so they can spray it with regular automotive paint. Or order some of the tractor and implement spray bombs from Amazon or buy it at TSC. It's stout and made for fuel resistance.

For spraying a few Stihl's, I got the paint number and brought it to a local shop. They mixed up some gray and orange. When it warms up a bit, I'll prime and paint with an inexpensive gun.

Good luck,

Scott

What Stihl is grey?

 

[a. palmer jr.]

Some of the older Stihl saws look to be kinda gray but it might just be the aging process..

 

[bulletpruf]

What Stihl is grey?

Just about all of them. I thought the color was off-white, too, but it's referred to as "Stihl grey" or "light gray" or something like that.

 

[a. palmer jr.]

The new Stihls in the showrooms sure don't look gray..

 

[blsnelling]

You can use an orbital sander to restore the original color, then clearcoat multiple times to restore the finish.

 

[HarleyT]

Grey, or Gray?