Star paint color

[DaveInFloweryBranchGA]

I'd like to touch up the paint on my Star Luber sizer. Does anyone know of a modern paint that's close in color? Don't care if it's brush on or spray on, as I'm just touching up the major dings so it's a bit more presentable now that the repairs are completed.

Thanks,

Dave

[Roundnoser]

From StarReloaders forum:

1. General Motors paint - Dark Blue - # WA7349

2. Plasti-Kote Spray paint - Truck and sport utility - 1567 Dark Blue.

Both are close matches, and should be available at your local automotive supply store.

[DaveInFloweryBranchGA]

Thanks Roundnoser

[DaveInFloweryBranchGA]

Well, apparently having numbers for paint drives the price up considerably and while every auto parts store in this little town can cross reference the GM number or carries Plasti-Kote spray paint, they don't carry that part number and "can't get it, but can mix it custom for $20.00."

I'm thinking I'm going to Wally World, buying a small can of dark blue paint for $3.00 and painting this thing. $20.00 is ridiculous when all I need is to cover a couple scratches.

[Rockchucker]

That's what I'd do for sure, not a whole lot to paint on a Star. Have you decided to keep it now that you have a new sizer on order?

[DaveInFloweryBranchGA]

Rockchucker,

Hadn't made up my mind yet on keeping or selling, but since I have it right now, I'm going to make sure it's in good running order, properly cleaned, painted, lubed, etc. That way, if I decide to sell the whole setup, the guy that buys it will get his money's worth.

Most of the stuff I sell on the swap and sell forum is described in excellent to like new or better condition. I like to take care of my stuff and try to sell the stuff I decide I don't want in that condition. It's done me well over the years and nobody's complained of not getting their money's worth and I sleep well at night.

As an aside, I found some Rustoleum gloss Navy Blue enamel paint at Home Depot that looks like it should be a good match for the Star color. I'm going to clean the grease off, sand down the rough areas and paint everything previously painted I can get paint on without tearing the unit apart. Should look decent when done.

[Rockchucker]

I'm sure it will make you or someone a great machine, I've sure enjoyed my star in the short time I've had it. I sold my Lyman 4500 to a friend just starting out in casting, kinda wish I'd kept it so I could leave it set up with a different lube, it would be nice having two lube/sizers.

[runfiverun]

i have three of them, and i always look at a 450 or a lyman's pricetag if i see one somewhere.
they want more for those now, than i paid for my stars with the stuff added.

[DaveInFloweryBranchGA]

I was at a buddy's house today and saw an add he'd just gotten from MidwayUSA. I couldn't believe what they were asking for an RCBS Lube A Matic II. At that price I'd rather spend the extra hundred bucks for a Star or a Ballisti Cast.