Paint or Polish? Restore an old cast iron Jotul

[Jonsered]

So would you guys recommend a stove paint or stove polish to bring back some of the exterior beauty of an original Jotul 118? I picked one up for a friend which I noted in a different thread only to find that he was given a free stove and was no longer interested in the 118. I decided before I sell it I will do some refurb and then sell it as a nice looking unit. I plan to scuff the sides/top/back etc. and am looking for advice on both the scuffing and the re finishing (black) of the stove.

Thanks!

Nate

 

[Jonsered]

Pics for reference...as you can see it is going to require some elbow grease.

Nate

 

[tickbitty]

I would think paint for that puppy. Check out Coaly's threads on what he does with the old Fishers, blasts them with walnut hulls or sumpin!

 

[begreen]

Go over it with a wire brush and a wire wheel brush on a drill. The clean off the surface, vacuum all dust and degrease with lacquer thinner or alcohol. Spray it with Stove Brite - outdoors or in a very well ventilated area wearing a mask.

 

[Danno77]

I agree with BG. that stove looks like it should turn out nicely. Did you figure out what you'll be selling it for?

 

[begreen]

If this is for resale, I would paint it satin black. Colors are more of an individual taste.

 

[vvvv]

Go over it with a wire brush and a wire wheel brush on a drill. The clean off the surface, vacuum all dust and degrease with lacquer thinner or alcohol. Spray it with Stove Brite - outdoors or in a very well ventilated area wearing a mask.

aint that gonna leave scratchmarks ?
steelwool rub instead?

 

[DAKSY]

quote]aint that gonna leave scratchmarks ?
steelwool rub instead?[/quote]

No Scratch marks, Pook. I've done 50 - 75 stoves with a wire wheel & they end up looking brandy new
after the paint is applied....
But I will throw in this: along with a dust mask WEAR A FULL FACE SHIELD.
Those little wires fly all over the place, & you'll have piercings in places that you probably don't want em.

 

[vvvv]

quote]aint that gonna leave scratchmarks ?
steelwool rub instead?

No Scratch marks, Pook. I've done 50 - 75 stoves with a wire wheel & they end up looking brandy new
after the paint is applied....
But I will throw in this: along with a dust mask WEAR A FULL FACE SHIELD.
Those little wires fly all over the place, & you'll have piercings in places that you probably don't want em.[/quote]so the gauge of the wire dont matter?

 

[latitude45]

Those little wires fly all over the place, & you'll have piercings in places that you probably don't want em.

Yes tiny flying missiles! boy do they sting too!

 

[DAKSY]

[/quote]so the gauge of the wire dont matter?[/quote]

Not really. Most wire wheels are gonna have very small diameter wires anyway...
But I'd use an air driven rotary tool - rather than a drill - to generate the higher RPM.
If there's a worry about damage, a brass or other soft alloy wire wheel could be used...

 

[Jonsered]

Alright so I'll clean it and wipe it down with thinner and then I can paint with black stove brite...thanks guys!