bonz_d, I say go for it. Just remember, the worst you can do is mess it up. And that is all that can happen is everything fails. And then you can easily sand it and try again. That's the beauty of it. I say if I can do it, anybody can. And who knows, you may be a natural and love spraying things like I do. I like using the automotive PPG paints because you have total control over every aspect of the finish. If you like, they make every color you can ever think of in any quality type paint you want. And they have every type weather possibility covered with the proper primers, paints and clear coats for hot humid days to cooler dry days. They even have one stage paints if that's the way you want to go. I like the two stage, base coat clear coat, because I can see the finish is superior to any thing out of a rattle-can type paint. The finishes are so nice that oil and gas doesn't even phase them... So go for it bonz_d... :thumb:
I did finish up with almost everything now. I still have a few small parts that are for my metal lathe yet to paint and clear coat. But I can easily do them with a small air brush setup. So I am attaching some pictures for you all to see. And as you look, they are merely general parts for the engine, the lawn mower, the air tank, and the Minn Kota trolling motor. I bought the trolling motor for a song and totally disassembled it and bought new bearings and parts to refurbish it back to new looks and operation. I know I will take it and blue light it with the Motor Guide III I did the same things too. So here are the shots:
Here are some of the many parts I did...Yea a mixture of everything...
Different angle...
Some of the Minn Kota parts.
Some more Minn Kota parts. You can see the air brushed labels and the LAZER cut nomenclature plates on the head unit.
The lower foot section curing...
My converted Propane tank to an air tank. Seems they wouldn't refill this one because of the new regulation on propane tanks now. o I converted it to a portable air tank for filling tires and such. Just need to install the top fittings now.
And of course the 3HP Tecumseh engine I am rebuilding for my broken edger. I had a rod break in multiple places and come out of the casing. So all the new parts were bough and ready for reassembly now...
And last the lawn mower deck. Yes it was an old one with much rust and pits, but I cleaned it, sanded it, and primed it, painted, it and clear coated it. I should get a few more years out of it now...I hope.
So there it all is. And now I can get back to finishing the rod boxes and flip the boat hull for its' boat paint job...
Until next time, you all have a magnificent day... :thumb: