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Maclab58 · 10-27-2014, 10:40 AM

I have had poor results painting carbs in the past. A local hobby shop owner recommended appliance epoxy paint. I took it a step further and baked them in an oven for about 30 min after letting them air dry for about 30 min. I'm really impressed with the finish. Gasoline didn't remove the paint. Will reassemble one and test it out on the car.

TinCup · 10-27-2014, 01:48 PM

Aero Gloss from the Hobby Shops is the best solution I have found. Nice shine and fuel proof. No baking needed.

Maclab58 · 10-27-2014, 03:16 PM

I tried to find that locally but our only hobby shop in town doesn't carry it. This was just my experiment to find an alternative.

TinCup · 10-27-2014, 03:38 PM

Sure nice to have an alternative. Head up the H.E. Bailey some time and come see us.

RonC · 10-27-2014, 04:49 PM

I have used appliance epoxy semi-gloss black. The epoxy has held up for years on carbs I have painted. I have not tried this particular brand but it is available in satin black epoxy.

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jmeckel · 10-27-2014, 06:47 PM

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Gary WA · 10-27-2014, 06:59 PM

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Maclab58 · 10-27-2014, 10:10 PM

Tincup, send me your number. Love to come up.

Arlen · 10-27-2014, 11:13 PM

I use por-15. It's like brush on powder coating. Gas will never harm it.

10-27-2014, 10:40 AM	#1
Maclab58 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 983	Painting carbs I have had poor results painting carbs in the past. A local hobby shop owner recommended appliance epoxy paint. I took it a step further and baked them in an oven for about 30 min after letting them air dry for about 30 min. I'm really impressed with the finish. Gasoline didn't remove the paint. Will reassemble one and test it out on the car.

10-27-2014, 01:48 PM	#2
TinCup Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: OKC / Tonkawa, Ok. Posts: 1,977	Re: Painting carbs Aero Gloss from the Hobby Shops is the best solution I have found. Nice shine and fuel proof. No baking needed. __________________ Oklahoma City Model A Restorers Group.

10-27-2014, 03:16 PM	#3
Maclab58 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 983	Re: Painting carbs I tried to find that locally but our only hobby shop in town doesn't carry it. This was just my experiment to find an alternative.

10-27-2014, 03:38 PM	#4
TinCup Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: OKC / Tonkawa, Ok. Posts: 1,977	Re: Painting carbs Sure nice to have an alternative. Head up the H.E. Bailey some time and come see us. __________________ Oklahoma City Model A Restorers Group.

10-27-2014, 04:49 PM	#5
RonC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 1,868	Re: Painting carbs I have used appliance epoxy semi-gloss black. The epoxy has held up for years on carbs I have painted. I have not tried this particular brand but it is available in satin black epoxy. http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/v...p652/7141585-P

10-27-2014, 06:47 PM	#6
jmeckel Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Luck WI Posts: 550	Re: Painting carbs Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) This is what I use, I order it from www.towerhobbies.com Top Flite LustreKote Spray Black __________________ Jon "If you choose to not decide, you still have made a choice!" RUSH Don't tell me what you know..... Tell me what you have done.

10-27-2014, 10:10 PM	#8
Maclab58 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 983	Re: Painting carbs Tincup, send me your number. Love to come up.

10-27-2014, 11:13 PM	#9
Arlen Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 524	Re: Painting carbs I use por-15. It's like brush on powder coating. Gas will never harm it. __________________ DMAFC