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George, Iowa · 02-02-2021, 01:31 PM

What brand and type of paint or clear coat do you use when painting the fuel gauge numbers. I used model airplane paint, fuel proof, for the numbers then sanded the face with sandpaper taped to some glass. Does anyone know of a clearcoat to protect from gasoline.

McMimmcs · 02-02-2021, 01:46 PM

Try to google the paint you used and contact that company for a compatible clear coat.

JayJay · 02-02-2021, 02:23 PM

I recently ordered good old fashioned fuel-proof butyrate dope from Radical RC. Reasonable prices, reasonable shipping cost, good communication, quick delivery, overall a good experience. I got jet black (to paint my carburetor, I know it's gloss and the original japan finish was dull), which I'll also use on the fuel gauge when I get to that point. They have clear also. The 4 oz size is plenty big enough for two coats on two carburetors, and should be enough for approximately 165 fuel gauges

. Use acetone to clean up.

JayJay

George, Iowa · 02-02-2021, 03:26 PM

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Jay Jay, Thanks for the response! SIG clear butyrate dope looks like the ticket. I will give it a try! On another note: I lived in Sacramento in the 80's and loved spending the weekend in San Francisco. That beach on Great Highway near Sutro Heights park was always fantastic. Have a great day!

02-02-2021, 01:46 PM	#2
McMimmcs Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Fort Gratiot, Michigan Posts: 2,296	Re: Fuel Gauge Numbers - Paint Try to google the paint you used and contact that company for a compatible clear coat.

02-02-2021, 02:23 PM	#3
JayJay Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,075	Re: Fuel Gauge Numbers - Paint I recently ordered good old fashioned fuel-proof butyrate dope from Radical RC. Reasonable prices, reasonable shipping cost, good communication, quick delivery, overall a good experience. I got jet black (to paint my carburetor, I know it's gloss and the original japan finish was dull), which I'll also use on the fuel gauge when I get to that point. They have clear also. The 4 oz size is plenty big enough for two coats on two carburetors, and should be enough for approximately 165 fuel gauges . Use acetone to clean up. JayJay __________________ JayJay San Francisco Bay Area ------------------------ 1930 Murray Town Sedan 1931 Briggs S/W Town Sedan

02-02-2021, 03:26 PM	#4
George, Iowa Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ames, Iowa Posts: 133	Re: Fuel Gauge Numbers - Paint Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Jay Jay, Thanks for the response! SIG clear butyrate dope looks like the ticket. I will give it a try! On another note: I lived in Sacramento in the 80's and loved spending the weekend in San Francisco. That beach on Great Highway near Sutro Heights park was always fantastic. Have a great day!