Paint for an Traction engine

[Jon CameronParticipant @joncameron26580]

Hello,

What is the best Black paint to use on a firebox and smokebox, I have a 2" Durham that is slowly progressing, and I want to paint the smokebox before attaching to the boiler. Other VHT blacks i've used, just seem to go grey or loose their shine, which is not that I want. I would prefer not to use two pack paint. So any other suggestions are welcome.

Cheers Jon

[Jon CameronParticipant @joncameron26580]

[Dave HalfordParticipant @davehalford22513]

Wipe over with steam oil.

Normal gloss engine lacquer that Halfords sell is only good for 300C

[MichaelRParticipant @michaelr]

I used Black Friar High Heat Resistant Matt Black paint on my D&NY smoke box which is good for 600C, the paint has stood up well over many years of steaming.

MichaelR.

[S.D.L.Participant @s-d-l]

Posted by MichaelR on 08/04/2020 14:31:34:

I used Black Friar High Heat Resistant Matt Black paint on my D&NY smoke box which is good for 600C, the paint has stood up well over many years of steaming.

MichaelR.

Was that direct onto steel or with special primer?

Nice Engine

Steve

[MichaelRParticipant @michaelr]

Steve

The paint was applied direct onto steel after cleaning bright with abrasive cloth.

Link for application instructions.

MichaelR

[Jon CameronParticipant @joncameron26580]

Thank you Michael, Ill see if they are still distributing, if not I have a while to go yet so can buy when its time to paint. Good prep as always seems to be the key to success.

Jon

[S.D.L.Participant @s-d-l]

Posted by MichaelR on 08/04/2020 18:59:39:

Steve

The paint was applied direct onto steel after cleaning bright with abrasive cloth.

Link for application instructions.

MichaelR

Thanks for the Info

Steve

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