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Need paint for master cylinder

Posted: 9/22/04 8:38pm Message 1 of 7
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Marion, IA - USA
Joined: 4/24/2004
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Vette(s): 1969 Corvette Stingray Convertible. Just bought it from my uncle who owned it since 1971. Fathom green, green interior. 350/300, T400.
I finally have the engine compartment detailed, except for the master cylinder, and it looks alot worse since everything else is done. Does anyone make a paint that is resistant to brake fluid?
Thanks,
Matt


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Need paint for master cylinder

Posted: 9/23/04 2:31am Message 2 of 7
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Hot Springs, AR - USA
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Vette(s): 69 Conv #'s match 427, TKO-600/.64, 3.36HD-Posi, HT, T/T, PS, PB, PW, SP, Leather, Comp XE264HR & Roller Rockers & Lifters, Air-Gap RPM intake, Holley St Av 770 VS, MSD 6AL+Dist+Blaster SS, K&N, Jet-Hot Hooker Side-Pipes, Steeroids, Al Rad, Spal Fans
I am certainly no paint expert but I believe painting one is a lost cause.

Ive seen chrome and billet aluminum master cylinders but if I remember right your going for a stock look.

I polished a normal cast iron one and it looked pretty good.. I used a dremel and a wire wheel and followed it with cotton wheels.


Need paint for master cylinder

Posted: 9/23/04 3:19am Message 3 of 7
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KERNERSVILLE, NC - USA
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Vette(s): 1968 L-71 convertible
I used "Cast Blast" on mine and followed it with a clear coat. I've gotten a little fluid on it since and it seems to hold up. Just clean any fluid that does get on it immediately.


Need paint for master cylinder

Posted: 9/23/04 3:17pm Message 4 of 7
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Vette(s): 1982 COLLECTOR EDITION
Off the wall suggestion.Maybe POR-15 or Rust Bullet?? They are very chemical resistant, but your color would be limited to what they offer.You can top coat them but that kind of defeats the purpouse. |headscratch| |cheers|


Need paint for master cylinder

Posted: 9/23/04 6:10pm Message 5 of 7
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ORLANDO, FL - USA
Joined: 12/11/2002
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Vette(s): 1980 L82 Dark Metallic Green Coupe, Gymkhana Suspension, AM/FM/CB, GM ZZ383....nice....
I was thinking of using exhaust manifold dressing. It is gray/silver similar to the original look. You can apply to rusted surfaces as long as it has been brushed clean with no flaking. I'm not sure if it will work but it seems like it will.


 
1980 L82 (5069 made), Dark Green Metalic (844 made)
Gymkhana Suspension, AM/FM/CB, Sporting a ZZ383......... 

Need paint for master cylinder

Posted: 9/23/04 7:04pm Message 6 of 7
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San Antonio, TX - USA
Joined: 9/8/2003
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Vette(s): 1973 Corvette Roadster Elkhart Green, 300hp 4-spd // 2003 Millinium Yellow Coupe
I use manifold dressing on mine. If you happen to spill fluid on it, wipe it off, wipe a little more dressing over it, works great.

Rick


Need paint for master cylinder

Posted: 9/24/04 6:34am Message 7 of 7
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MENTOR, OH - USA
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Vette(s): 1979 L-82, dark blue
I use manifold dressing also.


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