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Don Cape Cod · 07-02-2010, 09:29 PM

What is a good, off the shelf, can of spray paint that will hold up to gasoline? Thanks, don

ford31 · 07-02-2010, 10:18 PM

I used engine paint,been on there since 97

A-Man · 07-02-2010, 10:25 PM

Don, I don't know if I have the answer. I just rebuilt my Zenth 2 carburetor, and searched for a gas resistant paint. I did paint the carburetor, so I hope the paint will hold and be resistant to gas. The paint is RUST-OLEUM Engine Enamael. The paint claims to resist heat up to 500 degrees F, AND claims to be "gas and oil resistant". I guess time will tell. The sheen on the paint cap is a dull black, however, it actually turned out to be on the glossy side. I have been told that the paint needs to be on the glossy side to be gas resistant. The number on the spray paint can is 248936, and states to be "semi gloss black".

Brubaker · 07-02-2010, 11:21 PM

Aero Gloss Jet Black(63-1) works well, but is getting difficult to find(brush-on). Also Formula U fuel proof polyurethane(Raven Black #20110 aerosol). Raven Black much less glossy. Both are from Widwest Products Co.

1931 flamingo · 07-03-2010, 02:12 AM

you should be able to find the aero gloss at a GOOD hobby/model store, I did Amato's, main St, New Britain, CT and Middletown, CT
Paul in CT

Mike V. Florida · 07-03-2010, 02:26 AM

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Aero gloss is no longer making colored dope.

Aerocraft · 07-03-2010, 05:55 AM

I suggest that you try www.aircraftspruce.com and look for black butyrate dope which is used in finishing fabric covered full scale airplanes. This is the same material that Aero Gloss bottles and sells. You will have to buy a quart (and thinner) which will be enough for your entire local Model A club. My preference for painting carbs is PPG's DP-90 epoxy. It is satin black and holds up as well as anything I have seen. Gar Williams

vinepro · 07-03-2010, 09:48 AM

Engine paint will work just fine but don't put it on to heavy. But I think chevy orange is the wrong color.

Tom Endy · 07-03-2010, 08:22 PM

I use a product called LustreKote by TF Top Flite. It comes in a spray can. there are two part numbers Flat Black TOPR7510 and Black TOPR7509. I prefer the flat black, but it was discontinued. The paint is impervious to fuel. You can order it on line $6.49 for 10 oz can.

Their web site is www.top-flite.com

Tom Endy

Doug in NJ · 07-03-2010, 08:36 PM

Amato's! Great store! I also got my bottle of Aero-Gloss there (the location in Middletown).

Doug

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Originally Posted by 1931 flamingo

you should be able to find the aero gloss at a GOOD hobby/model store, I did Amato's, main St, New Britain, CT and Middletown, CT
Paul in CT

joe plumber · 07-04-2010, 11:46 AM

I use engine paint

RonC · 07-04-2010, 04:08 PM

applance epoxy paint. Homedepot has rustoeum gloss black epoxy. Should be semi-gloss but not sure who sells it.

JTW · 07-04-2010, 08:38 PM

Black Lacquer in a spray can from Napa

07-02-2010, 09:29 PM	#1
Don Cape Cod Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 114	carburetor paint ? What is a good, off the shelf, can of spray paint that will hold up to gasoline? Thanks, don

07-02-2010, 10:25 PM	#3
A-Man Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NE Posts: 166	Re: carburetor paint ? Don, I don't know if I have the answer. I just rebuilt my Zenth 2 carburetor, and searched for a gas resistant paint. I did paint the carburetor, so I hope the paint will hold and be resistant to gas. The paint is RUST-OLEUM Engine Enamael. The paint claims to resist heat up to 500 degrees F, AND claims to be "gas and oil resistant". I guess time will tell. The sheen on the paint cap is a dull black, however, it actually turned out to be on the glossy side. I have been told that the paint needs to be on the glossy side to be gas resistant. The number on the spray paint can is 248936, and states to be "semi gloss black".

07-02-2010, 11:21 PM	#4
Brubaker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northern California Posts: 765	Re: carburetor paint ? Aero Gloss Jet Black(63-1) works well, but is getting difficult to find(brush-on). Also Formula U fuel proof polyurethane(Raven Black #20110 aerosol). Raven Black much less glossy. Both are from Widwest Products Co.

07-03-2010, 02:12 AM	#5
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: carburetor paint ? you should be able to find the aero gloss at a GOOD hobby/model store, I did Amato's, main St, New Britain, CT and Middletown, CT Paul in CT

07-03-2010, 02:26 AM	#6
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: carburetor paint ? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Aero gloss is no longer making colored dope. __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

07-02-2010, 10:18 PM	#2
ford31 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rocky Mount,MO. Posts: 410	Re: carburetor paint ? I used engine paint,been on there since 97

07-03-2010, 05:55 AM	#7
Aerocraft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 1,387	Re: carburetor paint ? I suggest that you try www.aircraftspruce.com and look for black butyrate dope which is used in finishing fabric covered full scale airplanes. This is the same material that Aero Gloss bottles and sells. You will have to buy a quart (and thinner) which will be enough for your entire local Model A club. My preference for painting carbs is PPG's DP-90 epoxy. It is satin black and holds up as well as anything I have seen. Gar Williams

07-03-2010, 09:48 AM	#8
vinepro Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa Valley, CA Posts: 53	Re: carburetor paint ? Engine paint will work just fine but don't put it on to heavy. But I think chevy orange is the wrong color.

07-03-2010, 08:22 PM	#9
Tom Endy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,131	Re: carburetor paint ? I use a product called LustreKote by TF Top Flite. It comes in a spray can. there are two part numbers Flat Black TOPR7510 and Black TOPR7509. I prefer the flat black, but it was discontinued. The paint is impervious to fuel. You can order it on line $6.49 for 10 oz can. Their web site is www.top-flite.com Tom Endy Last edited by Tom Endy; 07-03-2010 at 08:29 PM.

07-04-2010, 11:46 AM	#11
joe plumber Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 820	Re: carburetor paint ? I use engine paint

07-04-2010, 04:08 PM	#12
RonC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 1,868	Re: carburetor paint ? applance epoxy paint. Homedepot has rustoeum gloss black epoxy. Should be semi-gloss but not sure who sells it.

07-04-2010, 08:38 PM	#13
JTW Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Owls Head Posts: 257	Re: carburetor paint ? Black Lacquer in a spray can from Napa