The Ford Barn

old31 · 08-29-2016, 06:02 PM

I bought a can of this paint and it is awesome.

I painted the carb (it is fuel proof), splash shields and other stuff. The black is probably the deepest black that I have seen in a spray can.

It sprays well and had a great shine. $7.99.

Big hammer · 08-29-2016, 06:23 PM

Thanks how about sum pictures of the finished product!

Synchro909 · 08-29-2016, 06:26 PM

If it performs anything like other aerosols, any part exposed to the sun will soon go cloudy and powdery. Maybe this one is different but I'm not holding my breath

1crosscut · 08-29-2016, 06:40 PM

I agree the paint is great and have use it on a lot of carburetors. Trouble is I have been trying to get it without success for a couple of months now. Did you get yours from Hobby Town?

C26Pinelake · 08-29-2016, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Synchro909

If it performs anything like other aerosols, any part exposed to the sun will soon go cloudy and powdery. Maybe this one is different but I'm not holding my breath

My experience exactly. Wayne

Tom Endy · 08-29-2016, 06:46 PM

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This is a good product for use when restoring a Zenith. I have used it for a number of years and found that it does not deteriorate with age or heat cycling. it is fuel proof to a point. If you have a float valve allowing seepage and it seeps out the weep hole in the base of the throat it will cause the paint on the bottom to become soft as long as it is wet with fuel. However, when it dries the paint will again become hard.

This company use to offer a dull version of this product with the stock number ending one digit off. They discontinued it for some reason. I liked it better for a Zenith.

Tom Endy

Bob C · 08-29-2016, 08:24 PM

Did a search for the black and they all came up not available.

Bob

[email protected] · 08-29-2016, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Endy

This is a good product for use when restoring a Zenith. I have used it for a number of years and found that it does not deteriorate with age or heat cycling. it is fuel proof to a point.

This company use to offer a dull version of this product with the stock number ending one digit off. They discontinued it for some reason. I liked it better for a Zenith.

Tom Endy

http://www.plastikote.com/products/S...uer-Paint.html
Tom,
Plastikote has a Hot Rod Black Lacquer. That looks good and holds up well on Zenith's..

old31 · 08-30-2016, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by 1crosscut

I agree the paint is great and have use it on a lot of carburetors. Trouble is I have been trying to get it without success for a couple of months now. Did you get yours from Hobby Town?

I got it at RC Hobbies & More, Winstead Ct. 860 738 7534. They charged $11.95 to ship.

They were the only ones that had this sku. From what I am told it is hard to get.

ron103140 · 08-30-2016, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by old31

I bought a can of this paint and it is awesome.

I painted the carb (it is fuel proof), splash shields and other stuff. The black is probably the deepest black that I have seen in a spray can.

It sprays well and had a great shine. $7.99.

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hangarb7 · 08-30-2016, 08:36 AM

Bob C, I checked the web site for Top Flite and it says that it is still available.

TinCup · 08-30-2016, 09:32 AM

As Vince said this product has been well documented on the barn as a great fuel proof paint. I use it exclusively when rebuilding Zenith carbs. I have also used epoxy paint but it does not hold up nearly as well especially with dripping carbs.

Al 29Tudor · 08-30-2016, 10:01 AM

Excellent paint.
Available at Hobby Lobby, Michaels Craft Store, Ace Hobbies, Venice FL.
Probably at all large hobby stores suporting the radio controlled air craft hobby.
Al

Afordman31 · 09-28-2016, 03:50 PM

I went to Hobby Town looking for Lustrekote....they had all colors except black, said they couldn't get it in black from their supplier.
I searched on the web and found that Home Depot carries fuel resistant spray paint made by Rust-oleum.
I painted two carbs with it and it really looks swell.

Dino's A · 09-28-2016, 04:44 PM

Ace Hardware sells a spray gloss Lacquer and I have used it on Zenith carbs and it resists gasoline. I like the fact that it dries within minutes. Good stuff. It's under the Ace label of spray paints.

Gary WA · 09-28-2016, 09:26 PM

Bought 6 cans Amazon

chap52 · 09-29-2016, 07:31 AM

Been using that Rustoleum engine paint for a long time. Holds up very well.

08-29-2016, 06:23 PM	#2
Big hammer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Lincoln Posts: 3,129	Re: Great spray can in black Thanks how about sum pictures of the finished product!

08-29-2016, 06:26 PM	#3
Synchro909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 7,496	Re: Great spray can in black If it performs anything like other aerosols, any part exposed to the sun will soon go cloudy and powdery. Maybe this one is different but I'm not holding my breath __________________ I'm part of the only ever generation with an analogue childhood and a digital adulthood.

08-29-2016, 06:40 PM	#4
1crosscut Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 1,908	Re: Great spray can in black I agree the paint is great and have use it on a lot of carburetors. Trouble is I have been trying to get it without success for a couple of months now. Did you get yours from Hobby Town? __________________ Dave / Lincoln Nebraska

08-29-2016, 06:46 PM	#6
Tom Endy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,131	Re: Great spray can in black Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) This is a good product for use when restoring a Zenith. I have used it for a number of years and found that it does not deteriorate with age or heat cycling. it is fuel proof to a point. If you have a float valve allowing seepage and it seeps out the weep hole in the base of the throat it will cause the paint on the bottom to become soft as long as it is wet with fuel. However, when it dries the paint will again become hard. This company use to offer a dull version of this product with the stock number ending one digit off. They discontinued it for some reason. I liked it better for a Zenith. Tom Endy

08-29-2016, 08:24 PM	#7
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,747	Re: Great spray can in black Did a search for the black and they all came up not available. Bob

08-30-2016, 08:36 AM	#11
hangarb7 Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: North Versailles, PA Posts: 146	Re: Great spray can in black Bob C, I checked the web site for Top Flite and it says that it is still available.

08-30-2016, 09:32 AM	#12
TinCup Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: OKC / Tonkawa, Ok. Posts: 1,977	Re: Great spray can in black As Vince said this product has been well documented on the barn as a great fuel proof paint. I use it exclusively when rebuilding Zenith carbs. I have also used epoxy paint but it does not hold up nearly as well especially with dripping carbs. __________________ Oklahoma City Model A Restorers Group.

08-30-2016, 10:01 AM	#13
Al 29Tudor Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Venice, FL Posts: 648	Re: Great spray can in black Excellent paint. Available at Hobby Lobby, Michaels Craft Store, Ace Hobbies, Venice FL. Probably at all large hobby stores suporting the radio controlled air craft hobby. Al

09-28-2016, 04:44 PM	#15
Dino's A Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Arcadia, Ca. Posts: 251	Re: Great spray can in black Ace Hardware sells a spray gloss Lacquer and I have used it on Zenith carbs and it resists gasoline. I like the fact that it dries within minutes. Good stuff. It's under the Ace label of spray paints.

09-28-2016, 09:26 PM	#16
Gary WA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clinton,WA/Whidbey Island Posts: 4,104	Re: Great spray can in black Bought 6 cans Amazon __________________ www.whidbeymodelaclub.com

09-29-2016, 07:31 AM	#17
chap52 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Marana Arizona Posts: 1,776	Re: Great spray can in black Been using that Rustoleum engine paint for a long time. Holds up very well.