YL82
Perpetual Restorationist
I plan to repaint the BS34 Carbs from my '82 HS.
Factory paint was removed via paint stripper and residual was cleaned by soda blasting. All jets, plastic & rubber parts were removed prior.
I have degreased the carbs a number of times using separate applications of Brakleen (red can), Lacquer Thinner (soaking), Denatured Alcohol (soaking).
I read on the Forum someplace that ceramic-based Caliper Paint is used (by some such as oldskoolcarbs) on the black BS34 carbs.
I've picked up two options (see images) from AutoZone. One is a gloss black caliper paint while the other (VHT) is gloss black engine paint - both contain ceramic.
Temperature specs on the cans range from 500-500F. Not sure how hot carbs actually get... While the VHT product requires baking, the Dupli-Color caliper paint instructions makes no mention of the need for baking.
Any preferences out there on which aerosol is best to use for this application?
Not sure either will hold up to prolonged exposure to gasoline.
Is it best to apply an self-etching primer beforehand to improve adhesion?
Note: I know nothing about powder coating...
Thanks.
Factory paint was removed via paint stripper and residual was cleaned by soda blasting. All jets, plastic & rubber parts were removed prior.
I have degreased the carbs a number of times using separate applications of Brakleen (red can), Lacquer Thinner (soaking), Denatured Alcohol (soaking).
I read on the Forum someplace that ceramic-based Caliper Paint is used (by some such as oldskoolcarbs) on the black BS34 carbs.
I've picked up two options (see images) from AutoZone. One is a gloss black caliper paint while the other (VHT) is gloss black engine paint - both contain ceramic.
Temperature specs on the cans range from 500-500F. Not sure how hot carbs actually get... While the VHT product requires baking, the Dupli-Color caliper paint instructions makes no mention of the need for baking.
Any preferences out there on which aerosol is best to use for this application?
Not sure either will hold up to prolonged exposure to gasoline.
Is it best to apply an self-etching primer beforehand to improve adhesion?
Note: I know nothing about powder coating...
Thanks.
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