Quick question on metal paint

[emadmoussa]

I sanded one of my slightly rusty counterweights, removing the paint completely and smoothing the surface...finishing with a very nice shiny silver colour. The intention was repainting, but I think I like the shiny silver a lot better. I want to keep it that way. The question is, what kind of sealant or transparent paint to preserve the look from rust? Sort of transparent layering...

[Baselessum]

CV116 clear polyurethane gloss coat if you know someone in the aircraft industry

[emadmoussa]

CV116 clear polyurethane gloss coat if you know someone in the aircraft industry

I just want to walk down the road to the DIY shop...don't feel walking all the way to Heathrow

[faulksy]

i would of thought clear spray laquer, but some brands have a slight yellow tint, either that or go to your local engineering machine shop and ask them to make you one out of st/steel

[Steve Ward]

This stuff really works . . . http://www.axminster.co.uk/rustins-metal-lacquer-prod22698/?src=froogle&gclid=cmbp3o2cw7ccfvdjtaodns0alw

[Pig]

All Laquer will turn it dull Imad, (the air gets trapped)

You may as well leave it as it is and wipe it form time to time, it will only go rusty if you leave it outside

[emadmoussa]

All Laquer will turn it dull Imad, (the air gets trapped)

You may as well leave it as it is and wipe it form time to time, it will only go rusty if you leave it outside

I was thinking that. I can't believe this was a standard white Skywatcher counterweight Excuse my dull DIY skills...it's exciting when you achieve even the most modest results - I am tempted to sand and polish the other ones only for aesthetic reasons

[tferrari]

Seal it from contact with the atmosphere or else it will rust. Good surface preparation is key - looks like you're on your way.

[billhinge]

Many years ago when I was at school, someone completely stripped all the paint off his bike (a racer - shows how long ago) and had it chrome plated, looked really good all shiny

maybe you could get it chromed?

[billhinge]

This stuff really works . . . http://www.axminster...cfvdjtaodns0alw

Hey, I bought some of that from my local iron monger to put on a brass and bronze fullerscope refractor , its been sitting around in a cupboard for over a year - must get around to trying it

[Cath]

Zinc electroplated?

You can electroplate things yourself at home.

[emadmoussa]

Zinc electroplated?

You can electroplate things yourself at home.

Wow! That's a lot of effort

[Pig]

lol my way is no effort