C1 generator paint color

[Garry E.]

Has anyone discovered a good "semi-flat" black paint in a rattle can for a C1 (specifically a '57...) generator......? The one's I've found are either too flat or too glossy....

Thanks...

Garry Eastwood
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[Adam S.]

Re: C1 generator paint color

Gary, I used Paragons simi black (CC engine parts & frame paint looked just as good too) , looks great. Also rustolem satin or simi black looked ok but took a long time to dry. GM resto looks ok , but not the best.

[Tom P.]

Re: C1 generator paint color

Gary, I used Paragons simi black (CC engine parts & frame paint looked just as good too) , looks great. Also rustolem satin or simi black looked ok but took a long time to dry. GM resto looks ok , but not the best.

I have to agree with this one. Although, I don't use the Rustoleum brand. The ACE Hardware stores sell their own brand which is RUST STOP. I have found it to be about $1./less and it seems to be equal in quality to the Rustoleum brand (ya, I'm cheap). Also, it does take a while (2-3 days, depending on temp and humidity) for it to dry. But once cured, it is VERY durable and leave a nice finish. The Satin finish seems to be just right.
When I rebuild a starter, generator, dist, etc, I paint the individual pieces while it is disassembled. If a generator has its original tag riveted on, I place a piece of masking tape over the tag, make sure the tape is thouroughly pressed down around the tag, then use a razor blade, Exacto blade, whatever, and VERY CAREFULLY trim off the excess tape around the perimeter of the tag.

[Joe M.]

Re: C1 generator paint color

Paint drying time is no problem in North Texas right now. The problem is waiting for the lowest temperature to spray paint. If I waited until the recommended temp, 75 degrees, I could not have sprayed any paint for the past two months and have another 3 weeks remaining. In the Dallas area, we have not been below 82 degrees in the morning for over 2 months. Despite the temp being in the 80s, I paint early in the morning and the paint is dry in a few minutes. Time to build an air conditioned paint booth!