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Replacing Japanning
Darin in Victoria
>How much work is it to replace the japanning on a plane (and how do you do it)? I am refinishing and tuning an old Stanley #4 and thought that it might be worth stripping and replacing all the japanning since it is just a user.
Re: Replacing Japanning
Don Thompson - Cutler Ridge, Florida
>There is a Wood Central article on putting it on.
thx!
Darin in Victoria
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"just a user"
Bill Houghton, Sebastopol, CA
>You'll decide after reading the article, but I can attest to the fact that planes with no japanning whatsoever plane perfectly adequately.
Some people like their planes, like their cars, shiny and nice, which is fine - but there's no particular mechanical advantage to a pretty paint job.
Rustoleum
jimreed@marietta
>The original japanning formula was based on asphaltum, just like the Model T auto. That was probably due to early paint technology. I have used black Rustoleum paint with great success. Clean the plane well to remove rust and any remaining japan. Wash and scrub with strong dishwashing detergent. Dry in a warm oven. Fill screw holes with pointed wood or paper slivers. Tape other areas like the sole. Spray away. Good luck.
Re: Rustoleum
Dennis
>I agree with you Jim, only thing i do is tape the frog receiver,screw holes,bottom,side area's with that borg blue painter's tape then spray with a air brush. Couple coat's, let set in sun for couple days then wait month or so and wax it.
I really don't see the need most of the time,if it is a user then use it,lite coat of BLO will keep the rust away.
Dennis
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Re: Rustoleum
Angelo in Cornwall, NY
>Just went that route on a 409. The only reasons that I hit it with the paint were there was no japanning left at all and a redo of the original finish seemed to be too much. Paint keeps the rust down and reminds me that its a user.