Repainting a stihl?

[wisecobandit]

Anyone ever tried and had good results? ie no issues with spilt fuel taking paint off etc

 

Debating giving it a go on the 044 as starting to look rather well used now.

Wasn't sure what paint to use for the best results.

[Bearded Munch]

What's the point?

[RobRainford]

Like this?

[burrell_]

i like the blue better

might have a go at a pink one :lol:

[RobRainford]

I sanded the gloss of the original plastics then used a couple coats of plastic primer, some metallic blue enamel paint, 2 coats of that then a good coating of petrol resistant lacquer. Gives a good result. Corners wear off eventually but it takes a fair bit of beating to chip it or knock it off.

[burrell_]

u done all ur saws like that rob

[Le Sanglier]

What's the point?

 

Agreed, you're on another thread going on about no rest on Sunday and here you are proposing to do something work related which serves no purpose!

[TGB]

Would certainly make each item more distinctive if nicked. It's the way forward me thinks. Puce striped Huskys and fluorescent starred Stihls.

[Ian C]

Makes it easier too spot but proving its yours is a totally different matter.

[arbmansam]

I want some go faster stripes on mine lord knows it needs it