Which paint for windlass

cvsheppard · #1 (**permalink**) 10-23-2009

I'm in the process of rebuilding my manual windlass (Muir Hercules) and basically plan to just paint it but would like something suitable with some sustainability. Does anyone have a good suggestion?

Carl

xsboats · #2 (**permalink**) 10-23-2009

I would start with a zinc chromate primer. As far as paints, the harder the better. A good linear poly-urethane like awlgrip or imron would be my choice.

timebandit · #3 (**permalink**) 10-23-2009

What is it made of??

cvsheppard · #4 (**permalink**) 10-24-2009

It's made of aluminum.

Carl

garymcg · #5 (**permalink**) 10-24-2009

I rebuilt mine last year, got it powdercoated and am very happy with it. The powdercoating was only $30 or so an it's about as durable as that sort of finish can get.

cvsheppard · #6 (**permalink**) 10-25-2009

I thought about the powercoating but there are 6 bushings that I'd have to remove for the bake procedure and I'm afraid of damaging them and not finding a replacement. This is a 20 year old windlass. I'm leaning toward xsboat's suggestion of the chromate primer followed with awlgrip or imron.

Carl