Advice for painting this Pathé' horn?

[JAR]

Advice for paint, or how to paint this horn?

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JAR

[kirtley2012]

I wouldn't personally, I'd leave it original

[Jerry B.]

The most important side of any horn is the inside. If it looks like the outside, I would leave it as is. Jerry Blais

[JAR]

Jerry B. Yes it's the same insise and out.

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JAR

[phonogfp]

I agree - it's only moderate, honest wear to paint that over a century old. I'd definitely leave it as is.

George P.

[Teak]

I agree - it's only moderate, honest wear to paint that over a century old. I'd definitely leave it as is.

George P.

JAR, take advice from People who wrote books about this stuff Treat the corrosion and dents and wax it, as is.

[JAR]

Thanks to all for the advice. What's the best way to treat the rust on there?

Jerry

[phonogfp]

JAR, take advice from People who wrote books about this stuff Treat the corrosion and dents and wax it, as is.

You're very kind, but my opinion is still just one guy's perspective.

George P.

[Curt A]

Spray the entire horn with WD-40 or a good gun lubricant. It will improve the color and prevent further rust...

[VanEpsFan1914]

And make it smell like Satan's morning breath, too!

Nothing wrong with good old WD-40 for mechanical work--busting loose stuck bolts and cleaning grease. But on finishes? It's like a manly Lemon Pledge. Nasty stuff...

If it were my horn I'd leave it be unless I knew the right formula for Pathéphone horn paint--in which case I would make a tiny batch of paint and touch up the chips, blending it in with 6000-grit automotive refinishing pads, then treat the horn with Renaissance Wax for preservation.

This is a $50 machine, so there's lots of wiggle room on pricing restoration parts--lots of money left in the budget to get fancy.