Illinois Railway Museum Blog

                                                Tuesday May 6th, I finally began painting the western bulkhead of 2612.  A large area surrounding the door was painted.   The job was completed, using my  Graco, battery operated portable paint sprayer, I purchased in 2012.  Before any paint was applied I first had to mask off the area I intended to paint.  I arrived in the morning about 10 am and started applying masking paper and tape.  That took about three hours.   Surface prep always takes longer than painting.   I ran out of masking paper so I had to find more in our "stockroom."  After lunch, I always eat and work at the same time, I sanded half the area, wiped it down with xylene then spot primed those areas.  Next, I went to work cleaning the other primed areas.  Using clean rags and lights coats of xylene, I again washed/wiped the surface to be painted.  I have been using this technique for years and have never had a paint failure.  I am very happy to report that "upon further review" my job pasted inspection.  I was quite happy with the results! 

Some masking paper applied

Its ready for paint.

Two windows on right side were also masked  after the first coat but no photo was taken

Final results.

           Next week more painting progress will show up on the blog.   I can't wait.    Please consider volunteering.    We will be here this coming Wednesday.                                                         A number of the regulars will be here to assist you.                                Thanks Roger