On 23 Oct 2009, at 16:29, Bru wrote: Lots of good hints.
> A pro painter will use low tack masking tape and work fast > If you haven't got the experience, I'd recommend taking your time > Wait two to three days (two if the ambient temp is in the 20's, > three if > it's less. And thanks for that ! Fortunately I've brought the chimneys & exhausts home and I'm working in the "integral" garage (no Uncle Mort hasn't got a garage) so temperature and humidity are not an issue. What I've done is - whether it's advisable or not 1) Had the components sandblasted and gloss black powder coated, including those nasty brass bands 2) Sprayed a heat resistant red oxide primer over all the band area 3) Painted the whole band area with red mason's paint, by brush. It needs a second coat Then (the reason for my question) 4) Mask the bits I want to stay red so I can hand paint those brass bits cream. At least 2 coats Then I'll have a set of matching "funnels" with red between cream bands. And no polishing ! Beeky
