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12-02-2022, 01:23 AM | #1 |
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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.
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12-02-2022, 02:58 AM | #2 |
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Re: Carb renew paint
Carbs from uncle max look perfect. maybe ask him what he uses
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12-02-2022, 03:43 AM | #3 |
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Re: Carb renew paint
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That RATTLE-CAN carb rebuilder from Ct. ought to know! Coop . |
12-02-2022, 05:08 PM | #4 | |
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Somehow I just knew Ken's favorite thing would come into play here... Goodnight Ken, wherever you are!
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12-02-2022, 05:50 PM | #5 |
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Re: Carb renew paint
Why paint when you can Plate?
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12-02-2022, 06:11 PM | #6 |
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12-02-2022, 06:18 PM | #7 |
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Re: Carb renew paint
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 |
12-02-2022, 06:22 PM | #8 | |
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For aluminum castings I just use a small fine stainless brush and/or 0000 steel wool. Sal |
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12-02-2022, 06:26 PM | #9 |
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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?
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12-02-2022, 07:46 PM | #10 |
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Re: Carb renew paint
A former member who rebuilt carbs but is now persona non grata and is banned.
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12-02-2022, 07:52 PM | #11 |
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I think Kube was just being sarcastic. He’s seen Ken’s rattlecan workmanship.
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12-02-2022, 08:40 PM | #12 |
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Winner, winner, chicken dinner!
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12-03-2022, 12:23 AM | #13 |
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Re: Carb renew paint
I'm confused... Has there been two banned carb rebuilders? Our NY guy certainly isn't a 'krylon overhaul' guy.
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12-03-2022, 01:20 AM | #14 |
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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 |
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Yup, you’re right. Two flameouts, one of which we miss.
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12-03-2022, 04:23 AM | #16 |
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Alan.... One of your heros, Ken/Ct. This pic found out there on the WWW. |
12-03-2022, 11:03 AM | #17 | |
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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. 2015-07-22 21.02.45 copy.jpg |
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12-03-2022, 11:21 AM | #18 | |
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12-03-2022, 11:38 AM | #19 |
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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
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12-03-2022, 11:39 AM | #20 |
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Re: Carb renew paint
i enjoy looking at superior workmanship like Kube's and B&S's carbs.
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