Carbs and paint...

[Kevin in NJ]

I am aware of some of the model airplane paints that were always used. They just are no available anymore.

Doing a basic search for fuel proof paint I found this brand:

VHT Paint

It is available through a number of retailers locally to everyone.

Which brings me to the question of which type of paint? Gloss, Satin or Flat?

I have to go look it up still, but any input would be good. I need to paint up a carb or 2.

Thanks!

 

[ursus]

I would go with flat. I've seen some unused original carbs and there was no sheen.

 

[lindy williams]

Originally Zenith carbs had a dull black surface. Not glossy.

 

[Larry Jenkins]

I am aware of some of the model airplane paints that were always used. They just are no available anymore.

Doing a basic search for fuel proof paint I found this brand:

VHT Paint

It is available through a number of retailers locally to everyone.

Which brings me to the question of which type of paint? Gloss, Satin or Flat?

I have to go look it up still, but any input would be good. I need to paint up a carb or 2.

Thanks!

I have used the VHT paint on my chassis and other parts that originally had the Satin look. VHT is an epoxy based "high gloss" paint that dries with the right sheen to match the original carb paint.

I used it on my Zenith 2 and I like how it looks.

 

[Mike V. Florida]

Look up full size aircraft suppliers to find dope. the gloss can be cut by adding talcum powder. it's about 22.00 a quart.

 

[forever4]

I have not used it myself, but this might be a good choice.

Epoxy is not desirable, nor is high temperature a need for a Zenith.

What is important for carburetors is fuel resistance.

http://www.vhtpaint.com/motorsport/vht-black-oxide-case-paint

 

[Gary WA]

We all have our choices! Here's what I use when rebuilding carbs,available at Hobby Stores and Amazon.

 

[Mitch//pa]

I use this easy to get lacquer paint which has held up real well ...it resists fuel also and is recommended on snyders web site for doing carbs...

 

[Gary WA]

http://www.activepowersports.com/to...-do6SyhVJzhQ7nf7FVHGCkDGpv4of8NrMXhoC16zw_wcB

Gary,
I agree with you 100%, and have promoted TopFlite on the message board for 10 years, but it does not seem to be available in black anymore, even direct from Topflite. It seems they are only making red and yellow now.

Earlier this year I spent some time trying to find some and came up empty. A couple of web sites showed it, but actually had none to sell. Top Flite removed it from their own web site. Is it available again?

If you know who still has it today, please share. I'd like to get a few more cans. Thanks

http://www.activepowersports.com/to...-do6SyhVJzhQ7nf7FVHGCkDGpv4of8NrMXhoC16zw_wcB

 

[1crosscut]

Gary, thanks for the link. I just ordered 5 cans from them. I hope that they indeed do have it in stock. The paint is bullet proof when it comes to gasoline. The carburetor paint from Snyders looks real nice and resists gasoline a little bit but is definitely not fuel proof.

 

[larrys40]

Like Vince and many of you I have used the top flite fuel proof paint wit very good results, like Vince I have tried to find it in black and have been unsuccessful... However, short term till it comes available I purchased it in satin clear ( I believe also discontinued ) and the gloss clear.
I coated with the automotive dupli color black with ceramic and then too coated with the top flite clear . I have had good results so far
I will try the VHT above and see how it does.
I concur that it is a dilemma right now but hopefully we can get a good solution soon.
Please continue to post with results .

Larry Shepard

 

[d.j. moordigian]

Vince and Kevin..

You can still buy dope here,....

http://brodak.com/finishing-products/dope/brodak-dope.html

Dudley