repainting coleman lanterns and stoves. What type of paint?

[Woodbutcher]

Hey slowcowboy, check out this site. There is lots of good advise. http://oldtownyucca.websitetoolbox.com/ . I am no expert on this subject but the lantern I re did I used Rustolium and it came out great. They have a green that is real close. Good luck with the projects!

[doug hodder]

Like Woodbutcher mentions...Rustoleum is great stuff. I use the oil based rattle cans, takes longer to dry, but you get a better gloss on it. The oil based paints can take a beating better than a lacquer based one IMO. For their green, there is a hunter green and a dark hunter green. I'm thinking the sunrise red is a good match for the 200A. Their caps are a relatively close match on the paint color.

If you want anything closer, there are some colors that are matched for cars by Duplicolor, like a Mazda red I believe (could be wrong), or some auto paint shops can custom mix rattle cans, but you won't be able to pick them up at the local hardware store. Doug

[madjack]

...keep in mind, you can paint the tanks BUT, due to high temps, the tops are porcelainized and can't really be repainted due to those high temps........
madjack

[Justin & Katy]

This is what I have used in the past when painting my stuff.

http://oldtownyucca.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=3181805&highlight=paint

[absolutsnwbrdr]

How hot does a lantern top get? How about using Duplicolor Engine Enamel... website says...

This durable formula resists temperatures up to 500°F intermittently and produces a superior finish that will not blister, flake, crack or peel.

http://www.duplicolor.com/products/enginePaint/

[starleen2]

How hot does a lantern top get? How about using Duplicolor Engine Enamel... website says...

This durable formula resists temperatures up to 500°F intermittently and produces a superior finish that will not blister, flake, crack or peel.

http://www.duplicolor.com/products/enginePaint/

Gotta go higher than that! the vents have been measured at at least 950* and beyond. Some have tried ceramic paints and headder paints with limited success - they don't hod the gloss well and turn flat after a burn or two

[doug hodder]

You can use regular rattle can paint on a stove and a lantern tank. They won't cook off unless you are careless, but like mentioned on a top...it's off the range on my IR thermometer.

On any lantern, vent is my top priority to look for, unless it's something out of the ordinary. Doug