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Doug in NJ · 03-20-2015, 05:27 PM

Hello,

I started working on restoring my horn. I am wondering: it looks like each sheet metal part was originally dipped before assembly. But what is the best way to re-paint it? Before or after assembly?

Thanks,

Doug

Tom Wesenberg · 03-20-2015, 06:07 PM

I painted mine apart using PPG DP-90 and DCC 9000 gloss black. I should have had my air hose handy to blow on the screen though. Some of the holes filled with paint, just as the originals did back in 1928.

C26Pinelake · 03-20-2015, 07:59 PM

I had mine powder coated and it looks great !
Wayne

BILL WILLIAMSON · 03-21-2015, 07:02 AM

"POWDER" coating is also whut keeps the OLD LADIES lookin' GOOD!!!
Bill W.

Kevin in NJ · 03-21-2015, 07:21 AM

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I bent wires such that there were two bumps and fit very tight into the screw holes. This grab the parts tight and allowed me to rotate the parts. It did not leave any mark like you might get if you just looped through the holes.

Jim Mason · 03-21-2015, 12:16 PM

Yes originally the parts were dipped seperately. Heres the inside of motor cover for an early EA horn. Notice the un-painted area caused by the air bubble...

03-20-2015, 05:27 PM	#1
Doug in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Princeton, NJ Posts: 966	Horn Painting Strategy Hello, I started working on restoring my horn. I am wondering: it looks like each sheet metal part was originally dipped before assembly. But what is the best way to re-paint it? Before or after assembly? Thanks, Doug __________________ My '31 S/W sedan project:http://31ford.dougbraun.com My restoration diary: http://dougbraun.com/blog

03-20-2015, 06:07 PM	#2
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Horn Painting Strategy I painted mine apart using PPG DP-90 and DCC 9000 gloss black. I should have had my air hose handy to blow on the screen though. Some of the holes filled with paint, just as the originals did back in 1928.

03-20-2015, 07:59 PM	#3
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: Horn Painting Strategy I had mine powder coated and it looks great ! Wayne

03-21-2015, 07:02 AM	#4
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: Horn Painting Strategy "POWDER" coating is also whut keeps the OLD LADIES lookin' GOOD!!! Bill W. __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"

03-21-2015, 07:21 AM	#5
Kevin in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South East NJ Posts: 3,398	Re: Horn Painting Strategy Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I bent wires such that there were two bumps and fit very tight into the screw holes. This grab the parts tight and allowed me to rotate the parts. It did not leave any mark like you might get if you just looped through the holes.