On Tue, 06 Jan 2004 17:21:32 GMT, " quipbid
wrote:

I was given a pair of compasses to rebuild which seemed pretty
straight forwards until I got to the point of having to repaint the
body.

Does anyone know what paint is used? Or something that
does not react with mineral oil or purified kerosene?

Thanks

matt black lacquer in an aerosol can will do it