Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

I have a 10 year old single stage snowblower that's undergoing a full restoration this winter. I got the snowblower bucket disassembled from the chassis and engine. The bucket has been completely stripped down to bare metal. I want good adhesion and abrasion resistance and I'm willing to put in the time and money to get the best paint job that I can do myself without sending out.

What do you guys recommend for primer and paint? Any preparation techniques in addition to stripping down to bare metal and roughing up the surface?

I look forward to your writeup. Curious what did you end up replacing.....
And yes, I have to have matching OEM paint for the chute as well....

I just joined the GX160 club myself today.
Aside from missing one front cover bolt, def. needs a overhaul on scraper, paddles and belt, I think I just may spring for new wheels and cotter pins..

The housing is not that beat, and would just benefit from a coat or two of fresh paint.
I think I'll just taking the basic necessities and deal with the overhaul another day....
It's probably just a extra 1/2 hour to remove the auger and probably easier swapping out the paddles which would allow me to spray.....both the sides and onside the bucket.

Thanks for all your help.  Please note that I have started a new topic on this subject with a few pictures added.   Please follow this link:

Honda HS621 Refesh