Hi all, I'm in the middle of a project that will be going outside so I want to finish it with graphite paint. Now, I've never used it before so I was wondering if anybody could give me a bit of advice on correct usage. Also I seem to have run into a problem getting it. I don't know if I'm just looking for the wrong things in shops or they simply don't have it. If anyone has links to places that sell it that would be awesome as well (I live in the UK). Many thanks in advance.

I'm not familiar with graphite paint.  I am aware of graphite bearing stove blacking; but not for outdoor use.

http://www.liberon.co.uk/metal-treatments/iron-paste,434,464.html?&args=Y29tcF9pZD0zMDQmYWN0aW9uPWZpY2hlUHJvZHVpdCZpZD0yNDcmfA%3D%3D

 

Specifically for a graphite paste, you may have to seal it,

 

The company do a whole range of gilding requirements and finishes for wood and metal surfaces, and items can be seen and purchased from here

 

http://www.restexpress.co.uk/acatalog/liberon.html?gclid=CjkKEQjw5LWcBRCeh8uUlqqluN4BEiQAfr64cF-6fzcE5fcf5pSSf4NSC1RRzA-o0bqht7IOWEFBT8Lw_wcB

Blaine's art supply in  Anchorage carries different colors and types of graphite for paints they carry several different paint vehicles/bases/uh . . . (or whatever it's called) as well. You might try an art supply.

 

Jer

In Australia a paint company called Solver market a range of micaceous paints in different shades.  Might be worth seeing if you can get the equivalent over there.

 

http://www.solverpaints.com.au/diy/ProductInformationDocuments/FC-4105-02.pdf

Sorry not to have found your post earlier, have you located a source for graphite now?

If not, and you are passing through Gloucestershire sometime I have a sackful.

Search for "flake graphite" rather than powder. I can look up the mesh size I use if you need it.

I am sure I have posted on here previously about sources so have a trawl back.

If you have any queries about the process itself just ask, I have used it quite a few times over the years on both large and small projects. I managed to drum up a team of ten to help burnish the largest one!

Alan


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Also, I didn't find your post until today.  Are you looking for the kind of graphite found on cars.  It's a very cool look and those would be found in auto paint stores. 

Also, I didn't find your post until today.  Are you looking for the kind of graphite found on cars.  It's a very cool look and those would be found in auto paint stores. 

 

Good point, I can't edit my earlier post to qualify my info. but I assumed Karn3 was referring to the home-mixed burnished graphite paint which gives the irony effect like stove black. 

 

Another possibility…we had a company over here set up by a blacksmith, Brian Rourke, and they sold a vinyl based paint which was matt black with a sparkle they called Graphite. They went bust last year but the paint division has been taken over and it is still available through F H Brundle.

 

Alan