painting carbs

[jurand]

ok, so what paint do you use usually if you paint carbs and engine. beside powder. high temp? something else? any input, please...

 

[ippytattoo]

I would guess that you would need to find something that is very durable/resistent to gas and oil. Oldskool carbs would be the one to ask as he does alot of rebuilding and painting carb bodies. Shoot him a PM, I am sure he will be glad to give you some advice on the subject because he is a great guy to deal with.

 

[Detale]

I would think you'd have to use a 2 part paint or a clear coat like spraymax 2k so it wouldn't dissolve.

 

[Austblue]

I'm interested in this also and if anyone has a quick run down on prep for blasting and paint it'd be appreciated.

 

[jurand]

ippytattoo, I asked him few days ago through this site

http://www.xs650.com/forum/showpost.php?p=193294&postcount=54

but for now I'm still waiting...

i know guy is very busy, so maybe somebody else with experience in this area can help me...

thanks for your advice, will shot him PM...

 

[jurand]

bump, bump...

 

[KUSHLIFE]

someone painted my carbs and the paint blew up and looked terrible. i used a stripper to remove 95% of it ad it is still annoying to see. in my opinion i wouldn't paint them. for paint to adhere it has to be a ruogh surface like sandblasting...sand and carbs is not a good idea. any paint just sprayed on will blow up eventually regardless if it's rattle can, two stage. if anything maybe spend the $$ to have them polished professionally. all the best