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Seth Swoboda · 12-02-2022, 01:23 AM

It looks like Eastwood has discontinued the carb renew silver paint. What are you folks using if anything after blasting to coat your carburetors? One source told me he uses Eastwood Diamond Clear satin.

cas3 · 12-02-2022, 02:58 AM

Carbs from uncle max look perfect. maybe ask him what he uses

V8COOPMAN · 12-02-2022, 03:43 AM

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That RATTLE-CAN carb rebuilder from Ct. ought to know!

Coop

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ford38v8 · 12-02-2022, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by V8COOPMAN

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That RATTLE-CAN carb rebuilder from Ct. ought to know!

Coop

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Somehow I just knew Ken's favorite thing would come into play here...

Goodnight Ken, wherever you are!

47topless · 12-02-2022, 05:50 PM

Why paint when you can Plate?

Kube · 12-02-2022, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ford38v8

Somehow I just knew Ken's favorite thing would come into play here...

Goodnight Ken, wherever you are!

Who is ken?

scicala · 12-02-2022, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 47topless

Why paint when you can Plate?

Because the dichromate plating costs about $150 extra to get done, unless you have the chemicals and equipment to do it yourself.
Not everyone wants to pay the extra, and most don't have a show car that will be judged. The spray coatings arent the best, but are fuel resistent.

Sal

scicala · 12-02-2022, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Seth Swoboda

It looks like Eastwood has discontinued the carb renew silver paint. What are you folks using if anything after blasting to coat your carburetors? One source told me he uses Eastwood Diamond Clear satin.

Eastwood has also discontinued the carb renew bronze coating.
For aluminum castings I just use a small fine stainless brush and/or
0000 steel wool.

Sal

DavidG · 12-02-2022, 06:26 PM

Besides, who wants a bronze finish on a carburetor whose production version (all pre WW II) did not have such a finish in the first place?

51504bat · 12-02-2022, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Kube

Who is ken?

A former member who rebuilt carbs but is now persona non grata and is banned.

ford38v8 · 12-02-2022, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 51504bat

A former member who rebuilt carbs but is now persona non grata and is banned.

I think Kube was just being sarcastic. He’s seen Ken’s rattlecan workmanship.

Kube · 12-02-2022, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ford38v8

I think Kube was just being sarcastic. He’s seen Ken’s rattlecan workmanship.

Winner, winner, chicken dinner!

GB SISSON · 12-03-2022, 12:23 AM

I'm confused... Has there been two banned carb rebuilders? Our NY guy certainly isn't a 'krylon overhaul' guy.

Dodge · 12-03-2022, 01:20 AM

Has anyone tried Cerakote (the air dry one) on carbs? I have used it on several other items from exhaust headers to engine blocks and gun parts. Its a very thin film and
very very durable. They have many different colors to choose from, there should be something suitable for a carburetor.
I think I'll try some on a carb just for the heck of it. I have a satin black and a titanium
color.

ford38v8 · 12-03-2022, 01:23 AM

Yup, you’re right. Two flameouts, one of which we miss.

V8COOPMAN · 12-03-2022, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ford38v8

Yup, you’re right. Two flameouts, one of which we miss.

Alan.... One of your heros, Ken/Ct. This pic found out there on the WWW.

Bored&Stroked · 12-03-2022, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Dodge

Has anyone tried Cerakote (the air dry one) on carbs? I have used it on several other items from exhaust headers to engine blocks and gun parts. Its a very thin film and
very very durable. They have many different colors to choose from, there should be something suitable for a carburetor.
I think I'll try some on a carb just for the heck of it. I have a satin black and a titanium
color.

Yes, with very good results. I've used a sort of satin nickel on the main Stromberg bodies and a semi-flat black on the bases and linkages. The whole reason in my case was not only looks, but the fact that fuel does not harm a properly coated carb. I know the satin nickel is not 'stock looking' - but I like it . . . so, nobody bitch at me! LOL

Blasting - you need to use a fine garnet blast (and not touch them with human hands), you need to bake the parts in the over to ensure they are 100% clean, apply the coatings and bake again. I've only used the bake-on versions - as I feel they are a better coating.

The masking process is the most time consuming as you don't want any of the coatings in the wrong places.

While it is a labor of love, the results are great and when fuel stains the bodies a bit (as it always does), then I just take lacquer thinner and a tooth brush, cleans them right back up.

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Kube · 12-03-2022, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by bored&stroked

yes, with very good results. I've used a sort of satin nickel on the main stromberg bodies and a semi-flat black on the bases and linkages. The whole reason in my case was not only looks, but the fact that fuel does not harm a properly coated carb. I know the satin nickel is not 'stock looking' - but i like it . . . So, nobody bitch at me! Lol

blasting - you need to use a fine garnet blast (and not touch them with human hands), you need to bake the parts in the over to ensure they are 100% clean, apply the coatings and bake again. I've only used the bake-on versions - as i feel they are a better coating.

The masking process is the most time consuming as you don't want any of the coatings in the wrong places.

While it is a labor of love, the results are great and when fuel stains the bodies a bit (as it always does), then i just take lacquer thinner and a tooth brush, cleans them right back up.

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Fred A · 12-03-2022, 11:38 AM

For decades I have favored good original chromate plating on old Ford carbs and other zinc components. Some out here (or one) may be chromate deniers which conflicts with my observations. Either way, I have some of the most handsome carbs that never were for my cars and collection. Perhaps I should move to Missouri. Good Luck: Fred A

deuce_roadster · 12-03-2022, 11:39 AM

i enjoy looking at superior workmanship like Kube's and B&S's carbs.

12-02-2022, 01:23 AM	#1
Seth Swoboda Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 3,795	Carb renew paint It looks like Eastwood has discontinued the carb renew silver paint. What are you folks using if anything after blasting to coat your carburetors? One source told me he uses Eastwood Diamond Clear satin.

12-02-2022, 02:58 AM	#2
cas3 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: sw minnesota Posts: 4,578	Re: Carb renew paint Carbs from uncle max look perfect. maybe ask him what he uses

12-02-2022, 03:43 AM	#3
V8COOPMAN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Shore of LAKE HOUSTON Posts: 11,115	Re: Carb renew paint / That RATTLE-CAN carb rebuilder from Ct. ought to know! Coop . __________________ *Click Links Below* __ ▼ *'35-'36 W/8BA & MECHANICAL FAN* *T5 W/TORQUE TUBE*

12-02-2022, 05:50 PM	#5
47topless Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Posts: 282	Re: Carb renew paint Why paint when you can Plate?

12-02-2022, 06:26 PM	#9
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,103	Re: Carb renew paint Besides, who wants a bronze finish on a carburetor whose production version (all pre WW II) did not have such a finish in the first place?

12-03-2022, 12:23 AM	#13
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 4,951	Re: Carb renew paint I'm confused... Has there been two banned carb rebuilders? Our NY guy certainly isn't a 'krylon overhaul' guy. __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1947 Tonner Pickup (red) mostly stock with exception of a cummins 6at turbo diesel, 1946 Tonner Pickup (green) with 226 cu in 6 cyl flathead, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, completely encased in 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. Ok, cornbinder rear fenders..... 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)

12-03-2022, 01:20 AM	#14
Dodge Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sonoma, CA. Posts: 1,498	Re: Carb renew paint Has anyone tried Cerakote (the air dry one) on carbs? I have used it on several other items from exhaust headers to engine blocks and gun parts. Its a very thin film and very very durable. They have many different colors to choose from, there should be something suitable for a carburetor. I think I'll try some on a carb just for the heck of it. I have a satin black and a titanium color.

12-03-2022, 01:23 AM	#15
ford38v8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 6,646	Re: Carb renew paint Yup, you’re right. Two flameouts, one of which we miss. __________________ Alan

12-03-2022, 11:38 AM	#19
Fred A Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Encino California, near Burbank Posts: 935	Re: Carb renew paint For decades I have favored good original chromate plating on old Ford carbs and other zinc components. Some out here (or one) may be chromate deniers which conflicts with my observations. Either way, I have some of the most handsome carbs that never were for my cars and collection. Perhaps I should move to Missouri. Good Luck: Fred A Last edited by Fred A; 12-03-2022 at 12:00 PM.

12-03-2022, 11:39 AM	#20
deuce_roadster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Shelton, WA Posts: 3,800	Re: Carb renew paint i enjoy looking at superior workmanship like Kube's and B&S's carbs.