Jerrycan New paint

[warthog]

Planning to paint my old Hilux. To test colours and learn how to use the paint-brush I restored a few old Jerrycans lying around in the garage.
Colors on these two are Ral 6006, gray olive, the remaining jerry can will be painted in ral 7021 black grey.
I think maybe the Green color will be a little too "military" but have not decided yet.
Heres some pics.

 

[Zeep]

How about bright red?

 

[libarata]

What kind of vehicle feel are you aiming for? Did you want something less gaudy and more muted, or are you looking for just a fresher appearance?

 

[mtndude23]

I like it!

 

[clandr1]

Those Jerry cans look great! If you wouldn't mind, please post up the process you used. I have a couple that could use a fresh coat of paint.

 

[warthog]

I used a steel wheel brush to get down to the bare metal, on the first one I did I took away all the old paint too,



the next one I only took where I could see rust. I also used a 320 grit sander on the remaining paint, to get the new paint a chance to stick. The paint I used are oilbased, cheap paint.
http://www.jotun.dk/Jotun/Corp/20020022.nsf/viewunid/68465DC3BA696791C1257355004CEAEB/$file/Bengalack.pdf.

I also had some primer on the first one, but only used the paint on the second.

Two layers of paint, applied with a compressor spray. I did it too train myself for painting my hilux. I found out that I need 2 layers for the cans, maybe more for the car.

I think primer might not be necesary for the cans, but will use it on the car. Using spray is a little mor job than just roll it on, but the result is much better. I needed to experiment a bit with the paint to find the right amound of thinner in it, but not too much, maybe 5 -10 %, i used white-spirits.

STIG

 

[stolz]

Man those Jerry cans came out great.

 

[Mark Harley]

Just watch for cheap paint,Gasoline will soften it every time you spill on the can.