Originally Posted by madamekelly

I have been doing a lot of reading on the subject of the 201-2 and all the rust all over the black finish that is also really badly chipped and has many deep scratches in it. Now my next question. If I am not thrilled with it being in this condition, can I carefully tape it off as I would a car I was painting, and then can I paint this thing another color? (after lots of sanding to smooth it of course) I have been intrigued by the ones I have seen online that have been redone in designer colors. Do any of you know what kind of paint I would need? I was thinking auto paint? I have helped paint autos so I know all about that part if that is the right stuff.