Hello. Can anyone recommend a good plain black paint (spray ideally) for older fixed spool reels, French reels from the 50s & 60s for example - the newer sprays I've tried seem to be less flat - more lively and vibrant looking than is required.

TRY HAMMERITE HEAT RESISTANT DRIES TO A NICE FLAT FINISH A BIT LIKE MITCHELL FIXED SPOOLS GOT MINE FROM B&Q

 

Thanks - I'll look into that.

 

Do ensure it's Hammerite Smooth though! The crinkle finish is always a giveaway otherwise.

I did a whole motorbike (tank, mudguards, side panels) with Hammerite smooth aerosols, lovely finish but needed a dozen very light coats to get the proper lustre.

 

Plasticote heat resistant paint that is used on stoves and barbecues might do it. It is very flat though and may need a coat of laquer.

 

I wonder why it is that heat tollerant paints are coming up tops so far ?

 

Could be that it's what we had a tin of in the shed at the time !
I have used it in the past for mitchel 300s that were shabby and it lasts better than most. Also used it on old air rifle barrels that i could not be arsed to blue!

 

I use matt tractor paint...and thin it with a bit of petrol.
lasts years...and cheap too...1 litre for 12 quid from the local farm supply shop...