Lopi Sheffield - Stove Paint Help

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num1hitter

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Feb 9, 2012
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Reading, PA
Recently, I picked up a nice looking Lopi Sheffield. It has some minor rust on the face and the top. I removed the rust with some vinegar and a wire brush. Rust is gone is ready for some touch up paint. I was doing some research and found this in the manual

"included with the owner's pack of this appliance is a can of Stove-Brite® paint. To touch up nicks or dulled paint, apply the paint while the appliance is cool. Sand rusted or damaged areas before preparation (use 120 grit sandpaper). Clean and dry the area to prepare the surface. Wait at least one hour before starting the appliance. The touched up area will appear darker than the surrounding paint until it cures from heat. Curing will give off some fumes while curing – open windows to ventilate"

I am not sure which color will best match the current color.

Stove Bright Satin
Stove Bright Metallic
Stove Bright Flat Black

Any input would be much appreciated!
 
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Most commonly used is Stove Brite metallic black for cast iron and satin black for steel. After the 120 grit you might want to go up to 200 grit if you are trying to feather it in. I would add to wipe down the surface with alcohol after light sanding. That will help remove any surface oils. Pay attention to that ventilation warning. The fumes from this paint are nasty.
 
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Most commonly used is Stove Brite metallic black. After the 120 grit you might want to go up to 200 grit if you are trying to feather it in. I would add to wipe down the surface with alcohol after light sanding. That will help remove any surface oils. Pay attention to that ventilation warning. The fumes from this paint are nasty.

Thanks for the good info.
 
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