Paint Substitute

[beeg]

I was thinking you could take something small with ya, like the tailstock. For a comparison, it might be close enough that if you paint all of the bandsaw, it would work?

[reible]

A couple of years ago I went to Ace, Lowes, Menards, and Home Depot and got all the close colors I could find... none of it matched as close as I would like it to so I ended up going to shopsmith... now I have a lot of "gray" items around trying to use up the wrong paints...

So as an "anyone" I had NO success finding a matching paint anywhere other then shopsmith.

Ed

For others;
I have one of those make your own spray paint cans... I paid almost $30 for it and have gotten almost zero value out of it. Now it could be me, it could be the one I purchased or maybe I just was trying to use the wrong paints... anyway it sits in an unknown locations in a unmarked box providing more clutter for my garage. I've had much better luck with a small touch up spray gun that is attached to the compressor and cost maybe $50 (automotive type). Maybe getting the more expensive spray can was my mistake, I know I've seen them a lot cheaper in Harbor Freight???? Anyway the one I have is a thumbs down.

All I wanted to know is whether or not anyone had any success in finding touch-up paint through a local source rather than ordering from Shopsmith. I am going to try Beeg's suggestion and see what I can come up with. Thanks for all of your suggestions.

BPR

[ryanbp01]

A couple of years ago I went to Ace, Lowes, Menards, and Home Depot and got all the close colors I could find... none of it matched as close as I would like it to so I ended up going to shopsmith... now I have a lot of "gray" items around trying to use up the wrong paints...

So as an "anyone" I had NO success finding a matching paint anywhere other then shopsmith.

Ed

For others;
I have one of those make your own spray paint cans... I paid almost $30 for it and have gotten almost zero value out of it. Now it could be me, it could be the one I purchased or maybe I just was trying to use the wrong paints... anyway it sits in an unknown locations in a unmarked box providing more clutter for my garage. I've had much better luck with a small touch up spray gun that is attached to the compressor and cost maybe $50 (automotive type). Maybe getting the more expensive spray can was my mistake, I know I've seen them a lot cheaper in Harbor Freight???? Anyway the one I have is a thumbs down.

Ed-

You convinced me. I went ahead and ordered the right paint from Shopsmith (along with some 400 grit belts for the strip sander!). After further reading and reflection to the replies to this thread I figured it would eliminate a lot of headache.

BPR

[bucksaw]

I am getting ready to upgrade the SS Bandsaw. I have all of the necessary hardware to do this. However the Bandsaw must have been in the way of some white paint that was used. I have tried to remove the paint to no avail. Since I am watching my personal cash flow, does anyone know whether or not the shade of Shopsmith Gray can be purchased locally rather than ordering it and incurring the shipping and handling charges?

BPR

I believe Shopsmith has spray cans of paint (Gray only).

[baysidebob]

Ed-

You convinced me. I went ahead and ordered the right paint from Shopsmith (along with some 400 grit belts for the strip sander!). After further reading and reflection to the replies to this thread I figured it would eliminate a lot of headache.

BPR
Ed, you have made a wise executive decision. We are all proud of you.

Bayside Bob, Calif.

[james.miller]

I would go to Frazee Paint or one of the other Auto paint places to get the right type of paint and they should be able to match the color and maybe even put it in a spray can.

Don't know if they can do the Hammered Finish type of paint for the Greenies and Goldies.