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| | | | Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 84 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 84 | I'm rebuilding the heater in my 1953 3100 and I need some paint advice. Is there spray can hammertone paint that is close to the original color? If so what is it? Or has anyone used the hammertone paint from Jim Carters? If so, is it any good? I'd like to get as close to the original as possible. But a spray can sure would be easier. Thanks for any input.
1953 3100 | 1958 3/4-ton NAPCO
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | I don't have an original to compare but I've used some of the Hammertone Silver by Rustoleum and it looks nice. For the price of a can you could compart to an original and see how close it is. I think it is the Hammertone SILVER thats close??? | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 | I used hammertone brown on mine. I am quite happy with it. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 493 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 493 | This looks good. heater paint | | | | | Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 322 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 322 | I used Rustoleum hammered brown and thought it turned out great. See for yourself on my photo link below.
Blue 50
1950 3100 w/57 235
Patrick’s Saginaw 4 speed and 3:55 rear end
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,644 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,644 | I can't remember what Hammertone color I used but I think it looks purty. PICTURE | | | | | Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 629 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 629 | I used Carter's paint and it worked just fine. It can also be sprayed out of the disposible sprayers just fine as well.
You can see photos on my web page link.
Tim
Tim Sheridan 1947 First Series Chevy 1/2-Ton"Liberty Series" - "Art Deco" - Whatever you'd like to call it. In the Gallery | | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 684 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 684 | | | | | | Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 465 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 465 | I used the Hammetone Brown from Rustoleum, came out nice .
I knew my heater,defroster wasn't original,so it's nice to see what the original looks like.
Dennis
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| | | | | Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,644 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,644 | Is it called Rustoleum brown or BRONZE???
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Chuck
1950 Chevy 1/2 ton (all original)
1951 Chevy 1/2 ton (future streetrod)
1941 Chevy coupe
1938 Chevy coupe streetrod
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