Tube amp safety cage repaint

nathanjh13 · 31st December 2012, 04:46 PM

I need to repaint a valve amp safety cage it's looking a little worn.

Any particular paint that I need for this (to withstand the temperatures etc).

I guess I'm being overcautious here but a second opinion is worth an ask.

Many thanks

freax · 31st December 2012, 04:59 PM

exhaust paint, maybe?

Also if its a grille type you might want to keep a hair dryer handy to blow out the paint from the grilles so they don't clog up and close the holes up, but don't put any heat on it, let the paint dry naturally.

counter culture · 31st December 2012, 05:12 PM

Yeah, exhaust paint or stove paint, just google it.

metzb1 · 31st December 2012, 05:12 PM

I'm partial to epoxy rattle can paint for things like this. It is very durable and goes on smooth. You might want to take some surface temperature measurements of your cage and make sure whatever paint you choose can handle the temperatures.

Brian

dangus · 31st December 2012, 06:44 PM

Automotive engine enamel may be good enough. Engines run at something like 180 degrees Fahrenheit.

nathanjh13 · 31st December 2012, 06:46 PM

Great stuff thanks for the replies, I'll have a look around.
Happy New Year.

31st December 2012, 04:46 PM	#1
nathanjh13 diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: York UK	Tube amp safety cage repaint I need to repaint a valve amp safety cage it's looking a little worn. Any particular paint that I need for this (to withstand the temperatures etc). I guess I'm being overcautious here but a second opinion is worth an ask. Many thanks

31st December 2012, 04:59 PM	#2
freax Owner and operator of irc.tenettenba.info diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NSW	exhaust paint, maybe? Also if its a grille type you might want to keep a hair dryer handy to blow out the paint from the grilles so they don't clog up and close the holes up, but don't put any heat on it, let the paint dry naturally. __________________

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31st December 2012, 05:12 PM	#3
counter culture diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2011	Yeah, exhaust paint or stove paint, just google it.

31st December 2012, 05:12 PM	#4
metzb1 diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2010	I'm partial to epoxy rattle can paint for things like this. It is very durable and goes on smooth. You might want to take some surface temperature measurements of your cage and make sure whatever paint you choose can handle the temperatures. Brian

31st December 2012, 06:44 PM	#5
dangus diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Vancouver Island	Automotive engine enamel may be good enough. Engines run at something like 180 degrees Fahrenheit.

31st December 2012, 06:46 PM	#6
nathanjh13 diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: York UK	Great stuff thanks for the replies, I'll have a look around. Happy New Year.