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Richard Lorenz · 03-23-2017, 08:12 AM

Since it seems that the good hobby-type fuel proof paints are no longer being made, I ran a little experiment using a piece of steel painted with Rustoleum Appliance Epoxy that comes in the standard size rattle cans.

After soaking for 3 days in 100% gasoline, there is no sign of damage to the paint. It comes in glossy black, which is not original for Zeniths, but many people seem to like the shiny black.

I had previously tried Acrylic Lacquer thinking that any lacquer would be fuel resistant, but the Acrylic Lacquer dissolved quickly in contact with gasoline.

This should be a good candidate for engine side pans.

I checked with our local Hobby Lobby store and they did not have anything that promised to be fuel proof.

03-23-2017, 08:12 AM	#1
Richard Lorenz Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 447	Paint for Carburetors Since it seems that the good hobby-type fuel proof paints are no longer being made, I ran a little experiment using a piece of steel painted with Rustoleum Appliance Epoxy that comes in the standard size rattle cans. After soaking for 3 days in 100% gasoline, there is no sign of damage to the paint. It comes in glossy black, which is not original for Zeniths, but many people seem to like the shiny black. I had previously tried Acrylic Lacquer thinking that any lacquer would be fuel resistant, but the Acrylic Lacquer dissolved quickly in contact with gasoline. This should be a good candidate for engine side pans. I checked with our local Hobby Lobby store and they did not have anything that promised to be fuel proof.