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Seth Swoboda · 12-02-2022, 01:23 AM

It looks like Eastwood has discontinued the carb renew silver paint. What are you folks using if anything after blasting to coat your carburetors? One source told me he uses Eastwood Diamond Clear satin.

cas3 · 12-02-2022, 02:58 AM

Carbs from uncle max look perfect. maybe ask him what he uses

V8COOPMAN · 12-02-2022, 03:43 AM

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That RATTLE-CAN carb rebuilder from Ct. ought to know!

Coop

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ford38v8 · 12-02-2022, 05:08 PM

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That RATTLE-CAN carb rebuilder from Ct. ought to know!

Coop

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Somehow I just knew Ken's favorite thing would come into play here...

Goodnight Ken, wherever you are!

Kube · 12-02-2022, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ford38v8

Somehow I just knew Ken's favorite thing would come into play here...

Goodnight Ken, wherever you are!

Who is ken?

51504bat · 12-02-2022, 07:46 PM

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Who is ken?

A former member who rebuilt carbs but is now persona non grata and is banned.

47topless · 12-02-2022, 05:50 PM

Why paint when you can Plate?

scicala · 12-02-2022, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 47topless

Why paint when you can Plate?

Because the dichromate plating costs about $150 extra to get done, unless you have the chemicals and equipment to do it yourself.
Not everyone wants to pay the extra, and most don't have a show car that will be judged. The spray coatings arent the best, but are fuel resistent.

Sal

scicala · 12-02-2022, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Seth Swoboda

It looks like Eastwood has discontinued the carb renew silver paint. What are you folks using if anything after blasting to coat your carburetors? One source told me he uses Eastwood Diamond Clear satin.

Eastwood has also discontinued the carb renew bronze coating.
For aluminum castings I just use a small fine stainless brush and/or
0000 steel wool.

Sal

DavidG · 12-02-2022, 06:26 PM

Besides, who wants a bronze finish on a carburetor whose production version (all pre WW II) did not have such a finish in the first place?

ford38v8 · 12-03-2022, 01:23 AM

Yup, you’re right. Two flameouts, one of which we miss.

V8COOPMAN · 12-03-2022, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ford38v8

Yup, you’re right. Two flameouts, one of which we miss.

Alan.... One of your heros, Ken/Ct. This pic found out there on the WWW.

Fred A · 12-03-2022, 11:38 AM

For decades I have favored good original chromate plating on old Ford carbs and other zinc components. Some out here (or one) may be chromate deniers which conflicts with my observations. Either way, I have some of the most handsome carbs that never were for my cars and collection. Perhaps I should move to Missouri. Good Luck: Fred A

deuce_roadster · 12-03-2022, 11:39 AM

i enjoy looking at superior workmanship like Kube's and B&S's carbs.

Bored&Stroked · 12-04-2022, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by deuce_roadster

i enjoy looking at superior workmanship like Kube's and B&S's carbs.

Thank you sir . . . coming from you, that is a very nice comment. Much appreciate it.

Bored&Stroked · 12-03-2022, 11:42 AM

Thanks boys, here is the other side of those carbs:

2015-07-22 21.02.18 copy.jpg

petehoovie · 12-03-2022, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Bored&Stroked

Thanks boys, here is the other side of those carbs:

Attachment 504588

39portlander · 12-03-2022, 02:00 PM

I love this site and like Seth when asking a question the guys here are very informative and contribute to this hobby with A+ replies.

Most of these get an F, very underwhelming.

I'll stick up for a guy who can't defend himself. Ken did my 97 13 years ago and when I fire that Flathead and it gets to temp that thing still purrs like a kitten.

Years ago it was nice to see and talk with him @ the Fitchburg swap/show, if you needed parts he had them.

Good luck Seth with getting your question answered and lets get back to focusing on the hobby and attracting the younger generation.

petehoovie · 12-03-2022, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 39portlander

I'll stick up for a guy who can't defend himself. Ken did my 97 13 years ago and when I fire that Flathead and it gets to temp that thing still purrs like a kitten.

Years ago it was nice to see and talk with him @ the Fitchburg swap/show, if you needed parts he had them.

Yup! Ken hasn't been on this forum since February 2014 and yet there are still several guys here who enjoy kicking a man when he's down - they just can't let it go. It's as though they have a fetish for Ken. BULLIES!

47topless · 12-03-2022, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Bored&Stroked

Thanks boys, here is the other side of those carbs:

Attachment 504588

Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder and I, am beholding beauty!
Phil

12-02-2022, 01:23 AM	#1
Seth Swoboda Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 4,213	Carb renew paint It looks like Eastwood has discontinued the carb renew silver paint. What are you folks using if anything after blasting to coat your carburetors? One source told me he uses Eastwood Diamond Clear satin.

12-02-2022, 02:58 AM	#2
cas3 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Beverly Kansas Posts: 5,559	Re: Carb renew paint Carbs from uncle max look perfect. maybe ask him what he uses

12-02-2022, 03:43 AM	#3
V8COOPMAN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Shore of LAKE HOUSTON Posts: 11,184	Re: Carb renew paint / That RATTLE-CAN carb rebuilder from Ct. ought to know! Coop . __________________ *Click Links Below* __ ▼ *'35-'36 W/8BA & MECHANICAL FAN* *T5 W/TORQUE TUBE*

12-02-2022, 05:50 PM	#7
47topless Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Northern Colorado Posts: 496	Re: Carb renew paint Why paint when you can Plate?

12-02-2022, 06:26 PM	#10
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,670	Re: Carb renew paint Besides, who wants a bronze finish on a carburetor whose production version (all pre WW II) did not have such a finish in the first place?

12-03-2022, 01:23 AM	#11
ford38v8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 7,639	Re: Carb renew paint Yup, you’re right. Two flameouts, one of which we miss. __________________ Alan

12-03-2022, 11:38 AM	#13
Fred A Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Encino California, near Burbank Posts: 945	Re: Carb renew paint For decades I have favored good original chromate plating on old Ford carbs and other zinc components. Some out here (or one) may be chromate deniers which conflicts with my observations. Either way, I have some of the most handsome carbs that never were for my cars and collection. Perhaps I should move to Missouri. Good Luck: Fred A Last edited by Fred A; 12-03-2022 at 12:00 PM.

12-03-2022, 11:39 AM	#14
deuce_roadster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Shelton, WA Posts: 4,043	Re: Carb renew paint i enjoy looking at superior workmanship like Kube's and B&S's carbs.

12-03-2022, 11:42 AM	#16
Bored&Stroked Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5,910	Re: Carb renew paint Thanks boys, here is the other side of those carbs: 2015-07-22 21.02.18 copy.jpg

12-03-2022, 02:00 PM	#18
39portlander Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Suth'N Maine Posts: 2,026	Re: Carb renew paint I love this site and like Seth when asking a question the guys here are very informative and contribute to this hobby with A+ replies. Most of these get an F, very underwhelming. I'll stick up for a guy who can't defend himself. Ken did my 97 13 years ago and when I fire that Flathead and it gets to temp that thing still purrs like a kitten. Years ago it was nice to see and talk with him @ the Fitchburg swap/show, if you needed parts he had them. Good luck Seth with getting your question answered and lets get back to focusing on the hobby and attracting the younger generation.