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don.vkh · 05-30-2013, 10:48 AM

Hi,

I am about to start rebuilding a Zenith Carb. After it has been bead blasted how would I refinish it? What kind of primer/paint should be used so that it will resist gasoline?

Thanking you in advance.

Don

Dave in Boise · 05-30-2013, 10:51 AM

I use black laquer I pick up at the local home depot.. Krylon I think.. not completely fuel proof, but works ok.. There is also a paint sold at model stores that is fuel proof but I have had not much luck in location it.. hope someone else has more details than I do

- Dave in Boise

TinCup · 05-30-2013, 10:56 AM

Lustre Kote Model Airplane Paint Pick it up a hobby store. It is fuel proof and it holds up well. Using the search button you will find many threads on this subject.

Dave in MN · 05-30-2013, 11:36 AM

Yup...TinCup has suggested a good product...Lustre Kote.
Good Day!

31 A4door · 05-30-2013, 11:41 AM

Seen that written many times on different sites. They always say Laquer and have mentioned that brand too.

Purdy Swoft · 05-30-2013, 01:02 PM

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I also, mostly use black lacquer in a spray can. Lacquer isn't completely gas resistant if the gas is ethanol adultrated but works purdy good. POR i5 is gas resistant, its even lacquer thinner resistant when it dries.

H. L. Chauvin · 05-30-2013, 01:43 PM

POR 15 is a one time "permanent" deal only "if" one follows all directions recommended exactly to the letter.

Key points for POR 15 product use includes correct, exact POR 15 surface preparation; use of rubber gloves to avoid oily skin fingerprints; recommended time for curing; realizing POR 15 is more mechanically fastened to an etched surface rather than chemically fastened to a smooth surface; & it can be topcoated with different coatings from dull to shiny in any application on any metal surface.

In all coatings, the most important coat is always the first coat on the prepared surface -- this metal surface is where oxidation & breakdown of adhesion takes place first.

05-30-2013, 10:48 AM	#1
don.vkh Junior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vankleek Hill, Ontario Posts: 1	Rebuilding Zenith Carb Hi, I am about to start rebuilding a Zenith Carb. After it has been bead blasted how would I refinish it? What kind of primer/paint should be used so that it will resist gasoline? Thanking you in advance. Don

05-30-2013, 10:51 AM	#2
Dave in Boise Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 330	Re: Rebuilding Zenith Carb I use black laquer I pick up at the local home depot.. Krylon I think.. not completely fuel proof, but works ok.. There is also a paint sold at model stores that is fuel proof but I have had not much luck in location it.. hope someone else has more details than I do - Dave in Boise

05-30-2013, 10:56 AM	#3
TinCup Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: OKC / Tonkawa, Ok. Posts: 1,977	Re: Rebuilding Zenith Carb Lustre Kote Model Airplane Paint Pick it up a hobby store. It is fuel proof and it holds up well. Using the search button you will find many threads on this subject. __________________ Oklahoma City Model A Restorers Group.

05-30-2013, 11:36 AM	#4
Dave in MN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jordan, MN Posts: 1,411	Re: Rebuilding Zenith Carb Yup...TinCup has suggested a good product...Lustre Kote. Good Day!

05-30-2013, 11:41 AM	#5
31 A4door Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: washington Posts: 102	Re: Rebuilding Zenith Carb Seen that written many times on different sites. They always say Laquer and have mentioned that brand too.

05-30-2013, 01:02 PM	#6
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: Rebuilding Zenith Carb Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I also, mostly use black lacquer in a spray can. Lacquer isn't completely gas resistant if the gas is ethanol adultrated but works purdy good. POR i5 is gas resistant, its even lacquer thinner resistant when it dries.

05-30-2013, 01:43 PM	#7
H. L. Chauvin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,179	Re: Rebuilding Zenith Carb POR 15 is a one time "permanent" deal only "if" one follows all directions recommended exactly to the letter. Key points for POR 15 product use includes correct, exact POR 15 surface preparation; use of rubber gloves to avoid oily skin fingerprints; recommended time for curing; realizing POR 15 is more mechanically fastened to an etched surface rather than chemically fastened to a smooth surface; & it can be topcoated with different coatings from dull to shiny in any application on any metal surface. In all coatings, the most important coat is always the first coat on the prepared surface -- this metal surface is where oxidation & breakdown of adhesion takes place first.