Juki Paint Match

[Ken Nelson]

Has anyone sandblasted a sewing machine before painting?  Just curious.

[Pintodeluxe]

I have only sandblasted parts and pieces that I could separate from the machine.  I didn't want to introduce sand and grit into the moving parts.  

[Parfektionisto]

This is awesome! I think most of the industrial sewing machines made in the 80s has color like this. I have a Singer 211 that needed a paint touch up, so I think this spray might work. Thanks @Pintodeluxe for the great recommendation. I don’t wish to repaint the whole machine, do you think it’s possible if I just send the rusted and peeled paint part and spray over it works? 

 

Tony

[Kozuph]

When painting the machine has anyone experimented with using a base or primer? Also what about a clear coat to ensure longevity???

[Pintodeluxe]

Yes, I have used a primer before.  Mostly when filler is required to touch up paint chips.  They seem to paint up well either with or without primer.  You'll get a little greater texturing of the hammered paint if you spray over bare metal.  But the look is more consistent if you prime everything first.  

 

[Kozuph]

23 hours ago, Pintodeluxe said:

Yes, I have used a primer before.  Mostly when filler is required to touch up paint chips.  They seem to paint up well either with or without primer.  You'll get a little greater texturing of the hammered paint if you spray over bare metal.  But the look is more consistent if you prime everything first.  

 

Great thank you

[Choeur]

Has anyone tried using hand painted hammered paint instead of spray paint to restored their machines?  

[gordond]

23 hours ago, Choeur said:

Has anyone tried using hand painted hammered paint instead of spray paint to restored their machines?  

Yes.... had to blend a custom green (dark green/charcoal/silver/gold) for an Adler (no colour range available in NZ) ... It sprayed somewhat flat - very low hammer effect... and the silver dominated the tone.

So brush stippled instead - contrast toning - green/silver & the hammer effect was much better.

But it is tricky stuff to blend on the workbench.

Photo below looks grey, but the Adler is quite a reasonable green colour match.. (indoor lighting .. night time).

2nd photo ..spray finish out of the can ..onto a bare metal restored 3n1. (again lighting not great)

[WanaGo]

Hello,

Digging up this old post, sorry.

I have a LU-563, and just wondering if this Rust-Oleum Rosemary is the same colour for both the LU-562 as it is the LU-563 ?

I have tried googling for this paint but I just cannot find that colour anywhere, or even a reference to it anymore. I can find other hammered colours in the same brand, but not Rosemary.

Thanks

[James1]