BS381C 110 Roundel Blue - Record Vice Blue

Purchased this to renovate my collection of old G clamps. I was advised over the phone to go for the semi gloss as this is in keeping with Record's colour scheme.
I was pleasantly surprised how much coverage you get from a 1/2 litre tin. I've managed to paint 8 clamps, 3 large vices and a wood turning lathe with 3/4 of the tine.
The paint contains good pigmentation so I found a single coat on bare metal is sufficient with most castings.
You need to be well prepared and work quickly on large smooth surfaces to avoid the paint dragging. (this maybe down to climatic conditions) For such surfaces a few drops of white spirit helps prolong the wet edge. This could effect the gloss finish so experimentation is advisable
I found by dispensing smaller quantities in yogurt pots keeps the original paint tin clean and uncontaminated.
Runs can occur, so advisable to paint in the flat until the paints skin hardens
NB. Spray finish maybe more suitable for large smooth areas.

Advantages: Good coverage
Good pigmentation
Good colour range
Quick drying
Excellent painting advice tab on this website.

Disadvantages: None for the product.
Carriage could seem expensive for a single small tin. I bought Smoke Grey at the same time for a future Boxford Lathe renovation to make it more cost effective.

I discovered this website on a vice restoration forum. The Record blue was what I was after and this paint is a great match. Ordering was easy and delivery was swift.

Advantages: Great selection.
Perfect colour match for vintage items.
Easy application with a brush.
Brush is cleaned easily with turps.

Disadvantages: Strong fumes

Superb product and excellent service. Thank you. This is the second time I have purchased this paint and it gives an excellent finish; smooth and very easy to apply to bare steel or pre-painted metal. Paint tin lid is taped and clipped and tin itself is well packed so completely safe in transit. Will definitely buy again from this supplier.

It arrived in 2-3 days, good and secure packing, tape on lid and air tight plastic around the can, now I do this after painting. Colour is exactly what I need, I am restoring a record 52 vise, happy with it.

This is the second enamel paint I've used from Paragon and the first time brushing it on. Colour is spot on, good pricing and quick delivery.

Advantages: Goes on nice, brush marks disappear leaving a smooth uniformed finish. Can't comment on durability.

Disadvantages: Ordered 500ml for a No6 vice and I've used maybe 150ml...

Fabulous original paint and great service. Brought my Record vice back to life. Many Thanks

Quick response great product

Advantages: choice

Disadvantages: NONE

I don’t normally write reviews but this paint is amazing. I restored my grandads record vice which he took off a WW2 aircraft carrier, first time round I just used any old blue paint but this time I got this and wow... easy to apply... great colour... rock hard when dry it’s amazing!

Advantages: Colour intensity. Ease of use


Disadvantages: None

Excellent colour density.

The tin came extremely well packaged and the paint was the exact match I needed. Brilliant!

Excellent service, quick and perfectly packaged.
5 stars!!!

Advantages: Every colour for so many machines.

Thank you so very much for such a prompt service.

I didn’t have any verbal conversation, but in light of how fast your delivery was, and
the really, really very well packaged parcel that I received I would have absolutely no problem at all in recommending your company.

Colour is great I have and had for year’s a record wood bench vice and I am about to renovate it for sale.

Advantages: Great service.

Disadvantages: Great product.

Great service and top quality

Advantages: as above

Blue for Record vice is spot on, went on well and looks good dry.

Advantages: It just did what it said on the tin.

Disadvantages: A bit slow to dry.

Lockdown prompts the jobs you would not normally do such as refurbishing my 50 odd G-Cramps after 40 years of use.

Advantages: Two coats of Roundel Blue covered well leaving an as new finish which seems to be stand the normal knocks of use without chipping. Very pleased with this product.

Disadvantages: None.

Colour not quite accurate enough for my Record bench plane. Will have to tweak the paint for correct colour match.

Advantages: It seems to be nice paint

Disadvantages: Rather expensive

Fantastic service good colour pigment applied easily

Advantages: Fast delivery

Disadvantages: None so far

Excellent colour match and ease of application shows what an ideal product this is. The points expressed by the manufacturer were all met if not exceeded.

Advantages: Stability of the paint when carrying out refurbs results in an appearance of a new unit rather than a refurbished one.

This paint matches the original colour on a rare Record vice. The restored vice looks great. The paint covers well, sticks well and dries reasonably fast. Very happy. Highly recommended.

The paint was delivered next day and was well packaged with clips and tape on the tin and bubble wrapped in a box.

Advantages: Perfect match.

Disadvantages: None

Great service from Paragon. Kept me informed of order status & delivery was prompt.

Advantages: Would definitely use again - needed this enamel to renovate a vintage Stanley ‘Record’ No 4 plane.

Disadvantages: None

Hi, thank you for a quick and great service, the paint arrived very quickly many thanks.

Advantages: I am very pleased with the quality of the product and finish, and would definitely be using your services again and would recommend you to others. Thank you.

I was afraid this might be a specialist coating, unsuited to the ham fisted painter, but the paint resisted most of my attempts to make it run and sag. Would definitely recommend to others.

Advantages: Covers well, good opacity, high build will help fill scratches and pores in castings.

Used this paint to refurb my 70 year old Record vice. Two coats as recommended has given it an ’as new’ finish.

Advantages: Good finish straight from the brush.

Disadvantages: None

The paint is excellent quality - perfect colour to match the ‘Record’ blue. I was super impressed with how well the paint was packaged for transit too; professionally taped following mixing, and surrounded by packing to ensure no spills or damage during delivery. 10/10, will order from here again.