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Master cylinder paint.

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by biggs500, May 11, 2013.

  1. biggs500

    biggs500 Active Member

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    So finally getting around to replacing the level sight glass in the master cylinder on the Seca. Tired of looking at the blue Permatex redneck fix. :oops:

    My question is what kind of paint would be best for repainting it? Thanks!

    And yes, it's also getting new innards as long as I have it apart.

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    Polock Well-Known Member

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    the only thing i've found is Gunkote, it's permanent but it's complicated to put on
     
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    Over the winter I used brake caliper paint. The flat black looked ok on the MC but as usual, any brake fluid on the paint and it will remove quite quickly.
     
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    MiCarl Active Member

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    Anything that comes out of a spray can will wash right off with brake fluid. You need a 2 part system with a hardner rather than an evaporative coating.

    I suspect the original was a powder coat.
     
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    quebecois59 Well-Known Member

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    Why not strip it and leave it on raw aluminium? My '95 Honda Magna came out of the factory not painted and it looks perfect.
     
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