Seeking advice regarding painting Harman P-61 - spray can or canned paint?

[SciGuy]

The older dark green Harman P61-2 I'm refurbishing would look much better with a new satin black paint job done with Stove Bright. I'm wondering about disassembling the unit so that I can do a decent job in the area between the main body of the stove and pellet storage portion tank where there is such a small gap that it will be nearly impossible to get in with spray or brush. It wouldn't be such a big deal if the old paint job was black but with green in there I think it would be worth pulling things apart to do a good job.

How involved is it to pull these apart? I've been unable to find an appropriate manual for the disassembly and would love to find one.

Thanks for any informed replies,

Hugh

 

[Don2222]

Hello
In order to accomplish that, I believe you have to disassemble and remove the feeder weldment. Not a small job but I believe there are instructions somewhere on how to do that. Good Luck.
Here is an idea!
If you buy a new one for about $250, it should come with instructions on how to install it.

 

[rona]

The older dark green Harman P61-2 I'm refurbishing would look much better with a new satin black paint job done with Stove Bright. I'm wondering about disassembling the unit so that I can do a decent job in the area between the main body of the stove and pellet storage portion tank where there is such a small gap that it will be nearly impossible to get in with spray or brush. It wouldn't be such a big deal if the old paint job was black but with green in there I think it would be worth pulling things apart to do a good job.

How involved is it to pull these apart? I've been unable to find an appropriate manual for the disassembly and would love to find one.

Thanks for any informed replies,

Hugh

Use a sponge or even a rag and pull it back and forth between the body and pellet storage. Be honest nobody would look inbetween anyway. If they do they don't have enough to do.

 

[SciGuy]

Use a sponge or even a rag and pull it back and forth between the body and pellet storage. Be honest nobody would look inbetween anyway. If they do they don't have enough to do.

Rona,

Good idea. I was just out looking at it and had come to a similar conclusion. If it was a black stove to begin with it wouldn't trouble me at all but the dark green may be more noticeable. I may extend the handle on a foam brush to get in there as effectively as possible.

 

[doghouse]

Interesting project. Any way you could post pics of the before and after painting?

 

[SciGuy]

Interesting project. Any way you could post pics of the before and after painting?

I'll be sure to shoot both before and after pictures and post them. It will be fun to spruce the old girl up a bit. The new blower is supposed to arrive tomorrow and door handle on Tuesday.

 

[SciGuy]

I'm suddenly torn between going with Stove Bright in spray can vs unpressurized canned paint. Does it take a careful painter more than one spray can to shoot a whole P61 with a spray can? Is coverage better with liquid paint brushed on from a can with a foam brush? Either way they're a bit spendy for me to want to be be purchasing too many cans of each.

Thanks for any insights,

Hugh

 

[johneh]

Canned paint will go further . But finish will not
be like a spray . Spray paint in the cans has a
thinner in it so it will spray and set up faster
without moisture being traped in the paint
So if you are real good with a brush go for it
if not spray

 

[rona]

Harman stoves get hot on its surfaces so you have to use high temp paint. If you never did it before plan on three coats or maybe 4. I would use light coats to avoid runs. I would buy a small can and do your areas you need to brush or roll first and the spraying last. You can buy thin rollers that might fit between hopper and stove wall. If you can I would do it outside because you will get paint dust around the stove. When you are done be sure to burn the stove outside so you don't get the smell of burning paint in the house. We called it seasoning the stove. I used to rebuild and sell stoves and often I would paint them as the customer wanted.
Back when I worked with a dealer we would always show the customer how we preburned his new stove before he got it. That way we eliminated the smell of burning paint you always get with the first fire plus of course we can make sure there is no problem with it prior to delivery. It goes without saying remove any decorative trim and door first and tape the glass.

 

[rona]

Rona,

Good idea. I was just out looking at it and had come to a similar conclusion. If it was a black stove to begin with it wouldn't trouble me at all but the dark green may be more noticeable. I may extend the handle on a foam brush to get in there as effectively as possible.

The last time I bought a used Harman PC45 it was in a dark room and I never realized it was green until we got it outside.
Just thought of this but a old toothbrush with rag wrapped around the bristles may work too.

 

[jzm2cc]

Two cans of Stove Bright spray paint should do a great job covering it. It applys well in my opinion.

 

[zinger827]

If you are going to use spray can use a Spray paint can holder find them at a Hardware store, Home Depot or Lowes.
They are great for Spray painting I use one to Paint stoves and Love it.

 

[SciGuy]

Interesting project. Any way you could post pics of the before and after painting?

Here's a before

And after:

She fired right up and ran great after a good cleaning. Now she's ready to move on to a new owner as a P43 is easily keeping us warm with minimal effort.