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Painting Master Cylinder
First I know this isn't for my truck but at least its a chevy! I am painting the master cylinder and steering components on my 67 camaro and want them to look like bare metal but have protection. My question is, has anyone used something out of a rattle can to paint something similar and had good luck with it?
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Re: Painting Master Cylinder
Eastwood has what you need.
http://www.eastwood.com/ew-brake-gra...sol-13-oz.html They have other products to make the finish look like Aluminum, Steel, Iron, Zinc, Cad, cast, machined, etc. http://www.eastwood.com/ew-underhood-detailing-kit.html Kinda pricey but I have used them for years and always been happy with the finished product. Lots of solid content in the paint so a can goes a long way.
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Re: Painting Master Cylinder
Everything I have used,... has eventually rusted.
Buy an aluminum M/C and be done with rust. http://www.performanceonline.com/HIG...PVS-AMCPVS233/
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Re: Painting Master Cylinder
I have always painted mine with a cast aluminum spray paint.
(I've got to do the one on my new 72 this weekend) |
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Re: Painting Master Cylinder
If you use spray bomb paint ....don't get brake fluid on it or it's more than likely bubble and flake off. Spray can paint is "non catalyzed"...so is not very chemically resistant. If your careful, it is a quick and cheap way to make something pretty though.
Never tried the Eastwood paint, it does say "resistant" to dot 3 fluid, so it may be worth a try. |
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Re: Painting Master Cylinder
use paint for calipers sold in autoparts stores local// it will hold up better for brake parts
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Re: Painting Master Cylinder
I used POR metal mask. Supposed to be impervious to fuels & chemicals, not sure on brake fluid though. Stuff isn't cheap but it goes a long way.
It looks just like the bare cast metal though.
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Re: Painting Master Cylinder
caliper paint worked good for me too
i was too lazy on this MC and put iton, looked nice outta the box now its rusty
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Re: Painting Master Cylinder
[QUOTE=lolife99;4924831]Everything I have used,... has eventually rusted.
Buy an aluminum M/C and be done with rust. [url] actually aluminum oxidizes faster than steel, it's just not as ugly about it. I'd rather paint steel than have to constantly clean or polish aluminum on a driver. I painted my aluminum heads on my 5.3 after 3 years it still looks better than most 3 month old ls swaps.
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Re: Painting Master Cylinder
Painted mine today with "dark cast" paint...
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Re: Painting Master Cylinder
Dupli-Color Cast Coat Iron Engine Paint
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Re: Painting Master Cylinder
POR 15 flat works!! If I have a pic I will post. I use POR15 gray exhaust manifold paint. It will be good for years/
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Re: Painting Master Cylinder
Thanks guys! Just got back from a trip.
JWall - I like the look of that Dupi-color, I'm just worried about it holding up to the Brake Fluid. I think I'm going to be careful and give it a try though.
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Re: Painting Master Cylinder
What's the best way to prep the cylinder before painting with eastwood brake gray? Was thinking scotch brute pad should do the truck to get rid of the nasty surface rust and possible brake clean and a good wipe down?
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Re: Painting Master Cylinder
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Re: Painting Master Cylinder
I used clear satin high temp paint. Has lasted for a LITTLE while with no problems, but the jure (me) is still out.... Looks perfectly natural of course, so that's a good.
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Re: Painting Master Cylinder
No comments for prep before spray?
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Re: Painting Master Cylinder
regardless of what you paint it with, it will need to be cleaned/degreased thoroughly. I use Eastwood's "PRE" before I do stuff like this.
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Mine isn't any of the above. I used good old red paint out of the spray can.
I cleaned it good with wire brush and brake cleaner 2 times then let dry for a few days. 2 years now and it looks just as good. The date is correct for this picture. I sprayed it with clear also. ![]() ![]()
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Re: Painting Master Cylinder
That is a BIG Honkin power brake booster!!!!
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If your refering to mine it's suppose to be a factory replacement.
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Re: Painting Master Cylinder
Would simple green be good enough or does it leave residue behind? I got my spray today ill probably wait till the weekend to mess with it
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I would use something a little stronger myself. Mineral spirits would work to I guess. Brake cleaner are like the other's suggested East wood stuff.
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