your thoughts on a Vendo 110

[SquareTopCollector]

(MoonDawg @ Apr. 08 2007,3:47)

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Now that the wood grain is removed, a little prep-work
and paint and it will look good. Also it's good practice for that
restoration that will be comming your way shortly.

Glen, how do I go about painting the machine? I know spray paint is probably not the best thing to use. I am looking to buy an air compressor soon so I could get a paint gun and set up a paint booth in my garage.  Also I want to paint the black trim on the front of the machine in chrome and may be replace the coca-cola lighted sign with something more vintage.

Also what is a safe chemical to use to clean machines?  I did use some wax compound to remove some scuffs

[loman4ec]

I wouldn't paint the trim chrome. It will look cheep. I would remove it and replace the trim with plastic automotive trim. It is sold at funtronics or you can buy it at a local auto customizing shop. I honestly woulnt suggest painting yourself if you don't have the experience. ALOT of time goes into a paint job. the body work is the most time consuming. If you want to try it I suggest buying a book on automotive paining and body work. I have painted a few of my machines but I never really did a great job at it. I leave it to the professionals. take it to a local body shop and they will do all the work for you and it will cost much less than what you will have in tools.

[globalcompressors]

I've painted, using a spray can. I've long since gone to a gun, but the can worked out well. I would use Krylon, less running. The key
is several "light" coats. When you are finished painting, use a
"rough cut" compound followed by a "swirl remover" finished
by a good wax. Don't worry about the paint being perfect, you will
be able to buff it out...watch the corners.


Eric

[Pat Pixley]

Steve , the painting thing  if your up to trying it go ahead
it does take some skill to do . as far as the chrome   '>
If it was me I would find a chromer and see what he would charge to chrome those few  piece's , if your going to do it do it right the first time.

Pat   '>

[cormy]

As far as painting with a spray can goes, I sprayed my 44 with Krylon red and white, this was before I was really into soda machines (my second machine) and to this day I am surprised at how well it came out. I applied several layers to give it a glossy look. It was done in the driveway with no real equipment/booth. Spraying a square machine is much easier since you can paint each side of the machine having it horizontal to minimze runs (the corners are the hardest part on rounded machines).

One drawback with spray paint is the ease in which the paint will chip on the machine compared to a paint shop application. Also.. if you want clear coat its almost impossible to spray it on yourself out of a can.