I am looking at the Ben moore "Super Spec HP Urethane Alkyd gloss Enamel P22" for my lathe and other machine tool projects down the road. I don't want to go with anything with Isocyanate hardeners and want a step up from regular hardware store paint. after reading the data sheet carefully they do recommend their own primer for new metal surfaces and for best rust prevention.
Anybody tried this product on their machines? The guy at the counter said they have coated trash trucks with the stuff and it holds up well. Not exactly an equivalent application, I know but not a bad data point either. I thought of buying a gallon (its only about $40USD) and trying it but with primer and all it would alot of paint to gamble on. So if anyone else has any ideas or experience with this paint I'd appreciate it.
Now the real tough question, should I paint my Rockwell lathe that sandy/almond color that was stock (and someone painted over) or convert it to some form of industrial gray? They will tint it for me so the colors are unlimited. I suppose if I got gray I could use it on other equipment unless I want to transfer my shop into lighter colors over time... man, so many decisions...
Anybody tried this product on their machines? The guy at the counter said they have coated trash trucks with the stuff and it holds up well. Not exactly an equivalent application, I know but not a bad data point either. I thought of buying a gallon (its only about $40USD) and trying it but with primer and all it would alot of paint to gamble on. So if anyone else has any ideas or experience with this paint I'd appreciate it.
Now the real tough question, should I paint my Rockwell lathe that sandy/almond color that was stock (and someone painted over) or convert it to some form of industrial gray? They will tint it for me so the colors are unlimited. I suppose if I got gray I could use it on other equipment unless I want to transfer my shop into lighter colors over time... man, so many decisions...

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