1954-56 Tilley X246, Black

I saw a few of these Tilleys X246 black, so we decided while we were on a roll to re-spray our own.



Well i know i like it, hope you do to.

 

Yes, that's a fine spray job!

 

Another sharp looking lamp! Well done.

 

Very dapper!

 

I like that, it looks really well. It takes a lot of hard work to get a finish like that....

 

Black looks amazing, I went the easy route of black engine enamel on the cage over brass tank

 

Hum..very nice!

Got that industrial/utilitarian look going on..and wasn't there a later SDR with a black guardsman fount?

Just out of interest, did you use a straight gloss or more of a satin or eggshell, please lads?

 

@podbros

SDR with black tank:

Tilley SDR (Type 2, 1946-1950)

Tony

 

Good morning Tony

Thanks for the link, and also the info about the Holmes vapouriser...very interesting

 

@podbros
Sorry about the delay i had to wait to get the correct information, about the paint from the master painter which is my son.
Michael said we use primer heat Resistant then, bake for an hour at 90 degrees, then straight gloss black heat resistant, and baked for another hour.
i hopes that helps you mate.

 

That is great info!

That sort of prep and finish will last a long time

 

Looks very smart.