Patina-ed paint

[Psychopasta]

Hi,

I need to paint some parts. Some will need to look like enameled parts. Should I use a Rustoleum Enamal for this, their appliance paint, or something else as the topcoat? Which will patina best, and do you have any tips please?

Cheers
Pasta

 

[ridesolo]

Right off the bat I'll say I'm not a painting expert. I think if I were attempting this I'd try to paint the parts to match as best as I could get them and then carefully put on very thin dustings of satin clear to take away a bit of the "new" sheen. I have been very successful using the Rustoleum appliance paint in the past but it's only available in black, white, stainless, biscuit, and almond. I've had pretty good luck w/ the Rustoeum 2X paints but have found their appliance paint more forgiving when it comes to runs and the final finish; it seemed to me like the stuff was ALMOST foolproof, but YMMV, I haven't used it but I've heard about lots of folks using the VHT Roll Bar & Chassis paint for bike frames and brackets.

 

[Psychopasta]

I was wondering if the epoxy in the appliance paint would react/badlt to the relicing process, which uses a solution of vinegar and salt

 

[ridesolo]

Sounds like something to try out on a piece of scrap.

 

[pidjones]

Rustoleum Appliance Epoxy is actually an enamel.

 

[Psychopasta]

Yes but apart from that…

Good point