Is the original paint really that bad?? The 1236-T is only just starting to really take off in popularity, but the 1340-GT has been the flagship lathe for years and years. Seems like if the paint is not bonded well then people would be mentioning that, no? (Not arguing; just asking)
That’s my experiences with my 2012 14x40 and my 90 era jet lathe. Their paint is garbage compared to oil base rustoleum.