Gold Crown II Repainting Questions

[pogmothoin]

I just refinished a Gold Crown 1, the thread was referenced earlier so if you see the blue and white one that's mine.

To strip the old paint off I used a product called "Aircraft Remover". It was recommended by Mark Gregory and it did an excellent job of removing the old paint and primer.

I used Benjamin Moore Advance paint mixed using Sherwin Williams Lock Blue (SW6502) and Cotton White (SW7104) color profiles. For the plastic rail blinds I used Krylon Fusion Dover White spray paint.

If you need parts I would recommend Ken Hash at Classic Billiards. https://www.classicbilliards.net

Good luck and I look forward to seeing the finished product.

 

[CueAndMe]

Thanks, pogmothoin. How long and how many applications did the aircraft remover take to strip off the paint? How did you apply it? Is it the one by Rustoleum?

 

[pogmothoin]

Thanks, pogmothoin. How long and how many applications did the aircraft remover take to strip off the paint? How did you apply it? Is it the one by Rustoleum?

Stripping it was easy, the stuff works great. I was surprised how well it worked. I bought a couple of brushes from the dollar store and just slopped it on. Wait ten minutes or so and just scrape it off. You will off course have to clean and sand the wood to get a smooth finish, make sure you fill any dents or dings with some type of putty or bondo. The ball storage rack was the hardest part to strip and paint. And yes the one by rustoleum.

Just get appropriate gloves and wear protective clothing and glasses. The stuff burns like hell if you get it on your skin. I don't want to think it what it would do to an eye.

FYI, I am not an expert in this type of stuff. I relied on advice from other knowledgable people. It was a fun project though and was glad I did it. Best of luck.

 

[CueAndMe]

Thanks. I'll probably try it before repainting. Sounds easy.

 

[SignManiac]

I refinished my 64 Brunswick a year ago. Broke the table down and sanded all the wood to bare. On the legs I stained them in a mahogany then seal with satin clear coat.

The side skirts were all sanded to bare wood. Any nicks, dents, scratches were filled with automotive bondo. Then primed, sanded again, and finish painted in my paint booth using a single stage automotive quality urethane paint system. Table looks awesome. A few photos below.

 

[CueAndMe]

I never saw a table like that. Very nice. Thanks!

 

[wuff]

I would recommend Zinsser Bin Primer (Home Depot)

Finish with Benjamin Moore alkyd satin enamel.....