Summary for hand painting gym equipment Discussion
Hand painting gym equipment is the core question here: Ricky D wants to refurbish old gym machines by hand in black, ideally with a matte finish that can still be wiped down without the paint coming off, and asks what paint and brush or roller would give the smoothest result. No answers are shown in the excerpt, so the thread page as provided contains only the question and no practical recommendations yet. The key needs are durability, cleanability, and a smooth finish on equipment that would otherwise be shot blasted and powder coated. Ricky also notes that a glossy finish would be acceptable if matte is not durable enough. Because no replies are included, there is no named expert advice to summarize, and the best outcome from the excerpt is simply the problem statement and desired finish requirements.
Q. Hi there new to this site and need as much advice as possible.
I am refurbing some old gym equipment and plan to prep and finish it by hand in black as opposed to shot blasting and powder coating. Ideally I would prefer a matte finish but also must be able to wipe the machines down without removing the paint. But if it must be a glossy finish then so be it.
What would be the best paint to use to achieve the smoothest finish possible and what type of brush or roller would you reccomend I use?
Any other tips or advice would be very highly appreciated.
Thanks for reading
Ricky D
– Sheffield, England
September 10, 2012