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tommie · 07-16-2003, 07:32 PM

what would be the best paint for a new cast iron master cylinder and proportioning valve?

something that i could get from an auto parts or a hardware store. don't want them to be rusty in a few months.

also any recomendations on brake fluid?
i was going to use DOT 3 (which i can get free from work)
but i read that DOT 5 won't harm paint.

any opinions on this.

thanks
tommie

71 fun · 07-16-2003, 11:08 PM

I primered mine, then sprayer with high temp cast iron color engine paint ( Car Quest Store), but keep in mind, i have found no paint that will stand up to brake fluid if it is allowed to sit on the surface.

SEVEND2 · 07-17-2003, 12:42 AM

I Primered Mine and High temp bar b que silver painted it,
I have to agree with 71 Fun, No Paint that we know of Stands up to Brake Fluid, Even chrome etches. thats why they dont make them pre painted
But Good luck, make it a color for easy touch up, wash and re paint heheheheh

ZOOMY · 07-17-2003, 01:02 AM

Sand blast it & then paint it with silver (or whatever color you want) IMRON. It's expensive, but when cured will hold up to chemicals & brake fluid.

07-16-2003, 07:32 PM	#1
tommie 97' Tahoe 2dr/2wd Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Huffman,TX Posts: 1,168	best paint for cast iron master cylinder what would be the best paint for a new cast iron master cylinder and proportioning valve? something that i could get from an auto parts or a hardware store. don't want them to be rusty in a few months. also any recomendations on brake fluid? i was going to use DOT 3 (which i can get free from work) but i read that DOT 5 won't harm paint. any opinions on this. thanks tommie

07-16-2003, 11:08 PM	#2
71 fun Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elko,Nv. Posts: 65	Paint I primered mine, then sprayer with high temp cast iron color engine paint ( Car Quest Store), but keep in mind, i have found no paint that will stand up to brake fluid if it is allowed to sit on the surface. Attached Images

07-17-2003, 12:42 AM	#3
SEVEND2 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Menifee, Calif, USA Posts: 2,145	I Primered Mine and High temp bar b que silver painted it, I have to agree with 71 Fun, No Paint that we know of Stands up to Brake Fluid, Even chrome etches. thats why they dont make them pre painted But Good luck, make it a color for easy touch up, wash and re paint heheheheh __________________ With a 1972 Chevy Custom-10 Long bed w/350cid th350, (under-construction). Progress on truck so far (follow link): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=51051 and stage 2 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=58132 ~ "Why couldn't you have just put the bunny back in the box?" ~

07-17-2003, 01:02 AM	#4
ZOOMY Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: WIS Posts: 1,752	paint Sand blast it & then paint it with silver (or whatever color you want) IMRON. It's expensive, but when cured will hold up to chemicals & brake fluid.



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