how does one paint an axe?

[aikonen]

Hi guys, my computer got stolen so bare with me for typos and baf spelling while using my phone, not that it was much better when i had my computer LO L

Some of you might have seen my hults bruk in the thread"it followed me home", the head is painted blue, and there is a red paint on the handle.
It wasnt pleasing to the eye when i got it, but it has grown on me, now i am really into that"color scheme" but im not sure what kind of paint i should use to replicate that on my little hults hatchet.

Have anyone done this?

 

[smith357]

I have been using standard Rustolium from a rattle can on my dirt digging tools for years and once in a while on axes. It takes a few days to cure properly but once cured it is very tough. I remove the head, scuff the steel with 180 grit emery cloth, degrease with acetone, and paint.

 

[aikonen]

Wow!!that looks amazing Smith,i will have to search if that is available in sweden.thank you

 

[Square_peg]

I remove the head, scuff the steel with 180 grit emery cloth, degrease with acetone, and paint.

Scuffing and degreasing are the keys. You might also use a primer.

 

[garry3]

Good advise above.

I like the implement paint available at most auto parts stores. Doing it right is more important than the paint used.

 

[hank_rearden]

black, if your name's Gothmog. red, if you're Dain Ironfoot.