Paint for razors

[RzrDoc]

Gents,

Some brands like Henckels, Hess, a few others have their shank logo's not only stamped but painted as well. If im trying to replicate original as close as possible, what kind of paint should I be using? Ive tried acrylic but it seems to flake off to easy.

Anything I can pick up at a hobby shop that could work? FYI I clean all the blades with soap, water ,acetone prior to painting.

Thanks for your help!

 

[tomjr]

i use latex paint.

 

[mycarver]

Yes, clean it good with any metal prep to be sure oil, wax, compound etc. is gone. I lean more towards the enamels because I think they're more durable , waterproof and have a long lasting shine. Any of the Testors model paints work well and it's easy to mix your own colors. This is what I do to match the blue when I restore Dbl Duck Gold Edges. The stock blues are close,, but if you blend some you can get an exact match to the orig. color. Fussy , yeah, but that's what it's all about for me.

 

[RzrDoc]

Enamel sounds like a plan. I like your style. Patience, time, attention to detail is what im all about too. Thanks again!

 

[mdunn]

nail polish maybe?

 

[johnmrson]

I've successfully used enamel paint on a few razors. He's a Bartmann I restored and repainted the spine. The enamel paint has last well and shows no sign of wear.





This is the before.

 

[mycarver]

Yes, just a few nights ago I did the very same thing on this Cleveland. And not too long ago I did my Dbl Ducks and one for a friend.
Very nice work on the razor Johnmrson!

 

[RzrDoc]

Wow! very nice restorations everybody