Fuel Proof Black?

[Mr. Big]

Palmer's sez that the Linkert for mine should be black but just says "dull". For the VHT epoxy you mentioned, which "black" product do you buy for that "factory" look?

[bmh]

Cotten, have you ever tried any of the new generation of firearm finishes? I would try either dura-coat or the aerosol dura-bake from Laur weaponry. If it stands up to the abuse and solvents there it may just be the ticket.

http://www.lauerweaponry.com

This is also where I buy my parkerizing supplies. Best price i could find on mil-spec solution. They make it, I think Brownells and everyone else buys it from them and marks it up.

[exeric]

Tom, the Schebler on my Chief is painted with gloss black Imron and it's still hanging in there after 10+ years. It now has that perfect dull look that it didn't have when freshly painted. The guppy bowl is painted with Centari with hardner and it's peeling in some areas. I usually put Florida BP regular in it.

The bad thing about Imron, (in addition to the price) is; poor shelf life for the catalyst, miserable to mix, and it damages the nervous system. Other than those piddling details, it's great.

[T. Cotten]

Steve!

I use selenious acid, but not for the appearance of a lacquer.

It only gives the appearance of heavy tarnish.
Stove black has its place as well, but still doesn't fill the bill for a like-it-left-the-factory appearance..

At least those conservation methods are not destructive like powdercoating (which can be attacked by P4gas!)

Thanks for your reply,

...Cotten

[yhprum]

I dont know much about it but what about a chemical conversion. Selenium dioxide is used on some brass/bronze to turn it black.
Cheers, Steve

[T. Cotten]

Geez I hate paint.
Especially when I cannot apply it with a brush.

But since I do carburetors which quite often must be black,
I am once again searching for a better coating, as Memorial Day marks the beginning of the latest round of notoriously digestive 'summer blend' fuels.

Currently I am using rattle-can VHT epoxy, as it has been the only off-the-shelf coating that didn't wash off in P4gas. It has the advantages of convenience and touch-ups down the road, however it is a very fragile coating. (T'aint cheap either!)

Since I shall begin another round of testing in the next few weeks, I would greatly appreciate any suggestions of satin and gloss black coatings to investigate.

Many thanks in advance,


...Cotten