Horn Painting Strategy

[Doug in NJ]

Hello,

I started working on restoring my horn. I am wondering: it looks like each sheet metal part was originally dipped before assembly. But what is the best way to re-paint it? Before or after assembly?

Thanks,

Doug

 

[Tom Wesenberg]

I painted mine apart using PPG DP-90 and DCC 9000 gloss black. I should have had my air hose handy to blow on the screen though. Some of the holes filled with paint, just as the originals did back in 1928.

 

[C26Pinelake]

I had mine powder coated and it looks great !
Wayne

 

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

"POWDER" coating is also whut keeps the OLD LADIES lookin' GOOD!!!
Bill W.

 

[Kevin in NJ]

I bent wires such that there were two bumps and fit very tight into the screw holes. This grab the parts tight and allowed me to rotate the parts. It did not leave any mark like you might get if you just looped through the holes.

 

[Jim Mason]

Yes originally the parts were dipped seperately. Heres the inside of motor cover for an early EA horn. Notice the un-painted area caused by the air bubble...