Bridgeport Mill Restoration, Part 4 Painting To Bring Back the Shine!

Here we get the column and ram painted. And some detail work on the Bridgeport insignia.

[@anissawood4882]

Of course painting is relaxing! Nice work, and thanks for the zen bird pix lol

[@KevinToppenberg]

Well, I'm not sure what the Venn diagram of those that like machines and those that like birds looks like. But I'm glad someone appreciated it! Ha! And yes, the painting is great!

[@MyLilMule]

Never realized how thick the bondo was on the turret! Looks great.

[@KevinToppenberg]

Well, adding bondo in extra thick ways is my speciality. Ha! I had to put it on thick, but then sanded most of it off. My wife's first comment was, "It looks awful!" But with sanding and painting it did end up looking nice. I'll show that later. Thanks for watching.

[@tomnorman5461]

Paint looks great Kevin, it never ceases to amaze me what a coat (or two) of paint can do for a project.

[@KevinToppenberg]

I used to work with a guy that would say, "A little powder, a little paint, makes 'em look like what they 'aint". He would say it about both women and about the job we were painting. Ha! Thanks for watching.

[@thumper4121]

Looking good Kevin.

[@KevinToppenberg]

Thank you! I love it when it shines! Now, if I can just make sure it also works well as a mill... :-)

[@christinepryor5893]

Ahhh, the coup de grâce of all that hard work is the paint job. You’re making all of it look easy, pal, and I know it’s not lol. It’s looking really pretty. Cute special guest appearance there at the end 😂

[@KevinToppenberg]

That little dog has been a great addition to the family. Thanks!