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2 cycle freak · 04-21-2010, 12:39 AM

ive got a few lawnboy handles that are pretty rusted beond steel whool repair and was wondering-should i paint them the color of the mower? ive seen it on a few lawnboys and i think chrome is sharp but i like the green handles too.id also like to paind them white to go with the wheels and the top of the handle.if i ever get around to rebuilding my white shroud lawnboy should i paint the deck white with the shrould or give it a tux look for somthing different? dont be shy to say if i should or not.

Brad · 04-21-2010, 07:17 AM

I don't know how the paint would stick to the handles that used to be chrome. Wonder if powder coating would be the way to go on those.

FordTech · 04-21-2010, 07:23 AM

Im just waiting for clean handles to show up here or Ebay. It would be worth 40 bucks shipped to get clean chrome handles to me because it would cost at least that to powder coat and more to rechrome.

2 cycle freak · 04-21-2010, 09:46 AM

i see what you mean,if anything i want chrome plated it would be the LB/toro wheels (like on my V and 10550)and parts of the shroud on bricktop models and the flywheel screen on all exposed flywheels.

GTP · 04-21-2010, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Brad

I don't know how the paint would stick to the handles that used to be chrome. Wonder if powder coating would be the way to go on those.

Use a 400 grit sand paper then use Duplicolor adhesion promoter. I use flat black Krylon outdoor paint or spray on truck bedliner and it gives a purposeful look to the handles.

2cycled fruitcake · 04-21-2010, 10:25 PM

chuck the steel wool, it always leaves fibers behind no matter what,
try the red scotch brite&some orange polishing compound,see what happens,if it dont get outta there go with gtp's suggestion

Matthew · 04-21-2010, 11:53 PM

I'll be honest, I can't imagine chrome-plating a bricktop shroud ever being a good idea. Those things are getting rare enough as is. Now the flywheel screen I can see looking very sharp on models that had the chrome look.

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Originally Posted by 2 cycle freak

i see what you mean,if anything i want chrome plated it would be the LB/toro wheels (like on my V and 10550)and parts of the shroud on bricktop models and the flywheel screen on all exposed flywheels.

FordTech · 04-22-2010, 07:56 AM

Well folks put 24 inch chrome wheels on trucks with 2 inch sidewall tires...

2 cycle freak · 04-22-2010, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by FordTech

Well folks put 24 inch chrome wheels on trucks with 2 inch sidewall tires...

lawnboy did make a white stripe wheels...i bet i can make mine white walls

2cycled fruitcake · 04-22-2010, 06:08 PM

been debating pinstriping mine with a red stripe(yellow promo wheels)

2 cycle freak · 04-22-2010, 09:11 PM

uhhh...i cant see how the red would fit in...but green would be too dark,yellow wouldent look so hot...

Sean Woods · 04-27-2010, 02:25 PM

I've been thinking about painting some of my handles too (rusty ones). A "hammered" finish paint is what I have been considering. I used this to restore a Coleman stove and it turned out really nice. The silver or gray would be great looking http://www.rustoleum.com/Product.asp...ct_id=21&SBL=1.

According to the website:
-A distinctive hammered metal finish
-Can be applied directly over rust
-Hides flaws and imperfections in scratched, rusted and pitted metal
-Indoor/Outdoor durability
-Perfect for wheel barrows, lighting fixtures, wheel rims and other metals

2 cycle freak · 04-27-2010, 07:21 PM

i was wondering...why cant we sand blast them then pain them?

GTP · 04-29-2010, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean Woods

I've been thinking about painting some of my handles too (rusty ones). A "hammered" finish paint is what I have been considering. I used this to restore a Coleman stove and it turned out really nice. The silver or gray would be great looking http://www.rustoleum.com/Product.asp...ct_id=21&SBL=1.

According to the website:
-A distinctive hammered metal finish
-Can be applied directly over rust
-Hides flaws and imperfections in scratched, rusted and pitted metal
-Indoor/Outdoor durability
-Perfect for wheel barrows, lighting fixtures, wheel rims and other metals

I tried this...the handle looked like it was all dented and mangled. I used black -may be the other colors would fair better but black was a no go.

2cycled fruitcake · 04-29-2010, 09:27 PM

ok, polish the hell out of them with really coarse scotch brite, then self etch prime then chrome paint?

04-21-2010, 12:39 AM	#1
2 cycle freak couldent get any greener! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: homestate of B&S Posts: 799 MTF Member # 33900	painting LB handles. ive got a few lawnboy handles that are pretty rusted beond steel whool repair and was wondering-should i paint them the color of the mower? ive seen it on a few lawnboys and i think chrome is sharp but i like the green handles too.id also like to paind them white to go with the wheels and the top of the handle.if i ever get around to rebuilding my white shroud lawnboy should i paint the deck white with the shrould or give it a tux look for somthing different? dont be shy to say if i should or not. __________________ "People think its just another mower but when you dig into how there made and what the brand means,theres a whole 'nother world to be discoverd"

04-21-2010, 07:17 AM	#2
Brad Enjoying MTF Daily! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Town of Rips Chicken! Posts: 7,321 MTF Member # 4571 Images: 8	Re: painting LB handles. I don't know how the paint would stick to the handles that used to be chrome. Wonder if powder coating would be the way to go on those. __________________ *********************************** Thanks for making MTF what it is. It's a great place to spend some time daily! (Just for fun, take a look: http://www.mylawnmowerforum.com/ ) Brad

04-21-2010, 07:23 AM	#3
FordTech The Sea of Green Machines Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lawton, Oklahoma Posts: 3,915 MTF Member # 1170 Images: 1	Re: painting LB handles. Im just waiting for clean handles to show up here or Ebay. It would be worth 40 bucks shipped to get clean chrome handles to me because it would cost at least that to powder coat and more to rechrome. __________________ My Missing Michelle Peace,Love, and understanding to all.... but dont step on my God given or citizen rights or my country or Ill be tuning up my 22261 on your head! LBAD member 1170 Glad to help but my advice is just advice, Its free! "If that dont fix it, Something else will!"

04-21-2010, 09:46 AM	#4
2 cycle freak couldent get any greener! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: homestate of B&S Posts: 799 MTF Member # 33900	Re: painting LB handles. i see what you mean,if anything i want chrome plated it would be the LB/toro wheels (like on my V and 10550)and parts of the shroud on bricktop models and the flywheel screen on all exposed flywheels. __________________ "People think its just another mower but when you dig into how there made and what the brand means,theres a whole 'nother world to be discoverd"

04-21-2010, 10:25 PM	#6
2cycled fruitcake Proud Member of the 1K Club Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: indiana Posts: 1,275 MTF Member # 34915	Re: painting LB handles. chuck the steel wool, it always leaves fibers behind no matter what, try the red scotch brite&some orange polishing compound,see what happens,if it dont get outta there go with gtp's suggestion __________________ RKBA *SEMPER FI* *OORAH*

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04-22-2010, 07:56 AM	#8
FordTech The Sea of Green Machines Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lawton, Oklahoma Posts: 3,915 MTF Member # 1170 Images: 1	Re: painting LB handles. Well folks put 24 inch chrome wheels on trucks with 2 inch sidewall tires... __________________ My Missing Michelle Peace,Love, and understanding to all.... but dont step on my God given or citizen rights or my country or Ill be tuning up my 22261 on your head! LBAD member 1170 Glad to help but my advice is just advice, Its free! "If that dont fix it, Something else will!"

04-22-2010, 06:08 PM	#10
2cycled fruitcake Proud Member of the 1K Club Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: indiana Posts: 1,275 MTF Member # 34915	Re: painting LB handles. been debating pinstriping mine with a red stripe(yellow promo wheels) __________________ RKBA *SEMPER FI* *OORAH*

04-22-2010, 09:11 PM	#11
2 cycle freak couldent get any greener! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: homestate of B&S Posts: 799 MTF Member # 33900	Re: painting LB handles. uhhh...i cant see how the red would fit in...but green would be too dark,yellow wouldent look so hot... __________________ "People think its just another mower but when you dig into how there made and what the brand means,theres a whole 'nother world to be discoverd"

04-27-2010, 02:25 PM	#12
Sean Woods Lawn-Boy fan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Elburn, Illinois Posts: 223 MTF Member # 36377	Re: painting LB handles. I've been thinking about painting some of my handles too (rusty ones). A "hammered" finish paint is what I have been considering. I used this to restore a Coleman stove and it turned out really nice. The silver or gray would be great looking http://www.rustoleum.com/Product.asp...ct_id=21&SBL=1. According to the website: -A distinctive hammered metal finish -Can be applied directly over rust -Hides flaws and imperfections in scratched, rusted and pitted metal -Indoor/Outdoor durability -Perfect for wheel barrows, lighting fixtures, wheel rims and other metals

04-27-2010, 07:21 PM	#13
2 cycle freak couldent get any greener! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: homestate of B&S Posts: 799 MTF Member # 33900	Re: painting LB handles. i was wondering...why cant we sand blast them then pain them? __________________ "People think its just another mower but when you dig into how there made and what the brand means,theres a whole 'nother world to be discoverd"

04-29-2010, 09:27 PM	#15
2cycled fruitcake Proud Member of the 1K Club Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: indiana Posts: 1,275 MTF Member # 34915	Re: painting LB handles. ok, polish the hell out of them with really coarse scotch brite, then self etch prime then chrome paint? __________________ RKBA *SEMPER FI* *OORAH*

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