Keeping metal looking new
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Keeping metal looking new
Has anyone use this product called RPM (Rust Prevention Magic) on cast iron parts to keep them from rusting? It is made by E.C.S. Automotive Concepts.
http://www.npdlink.com/store/content...ns/909-11a.pdf
Thanks,
Danny
http://www.npdlink.com/store/content...ns/909-11a.pdf
Thanks,
Danny
Last edited by hicswa; Feb 15, 2013 at 08:50 AM.
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Nope...but it sure looks interesting. Anything is better than painting original bare metal surfaces with cast blast or clear, or any type of paint. I was told to use CRC SP-400 because it can be easily removed with any solvent. Annual touchups are usually required.
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If you want to retain bare metal surfaces, it might be the way to go. I, on the other hand, have NO PROBLEM with painting/coating all bare metal surfaces, so that I NEVER have to deal with them again. 
(cast blast, VHT, and engine enamel are your friends).
(cast blast, VHT, and engine enamel are your friends).
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Thanks,
Danny
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Hi,
I've had very good results using 'PreLube 6' from Quanta the gas tank company.
It does need to be reapplied on occasion if you use the car normally, or park it in a damp garage.
What's nice about it is it isn't sticky so doesn't attract grime.
Regards,
Alan
If you decide to use paint, check out the Eastwood paints. They have a large selection for both the chassis and running gear.
I've had very good results using 'PreLube 6' from Quanta the gas tank company.
It does need to be reapplied on occasion if you use the car normally, or park it in a damp garage.
What's nice about it is it isn't sticky so doesn't attract grime.
Regards,
Alan
If you decide to use paint, check out the Eastwood paints. They have a large selection for both the chassis and running gear.
Last edited by Alan 71; Feb 15, 2013 at 02:47 PM.
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Alternator housing: VHT aluminum; baked per instructions on can.
Exhaust manifolds: Seymour "Cast Blast" Hi-Temp for manifolds (they also sell a 500*F type...not what you want); they bake to permanent ceramic finish when engine is running. {I defy anyone to look at these and say that they are painted.}
Vacuum servo can and other yellow chromate items: Duplicolor Bright gold followed immediately by spritzes of green and red Duplicolor Metalcast Anodized spray paints, then Duplicolor "clear" engine enamel. {Do not let paints dry between shots; immediately shoot next paint so all will 'blend'.}
Brake Master Cylinder: Duplicolor "cast iron" engine enamel.
Steel fasteners (bright), other bare steel parts: Clean with powered wire brush (wheel), wash/dry, shoot with Duplicolor "clear" engine enamel. {Do not shoot threaded portion of fasteners.}
Cadmium plated parts: VHT aluminum; bake if parts will allow it.
Engine compartment surfaces: Semi-Flat or Satin black paint; Krylon, John Deere 'Blitz' black, or SEM Trim-black.
Engine compartment components: Semi-Gloss black.
You can get creative with other similar parts using same paints as above or others that are available.
DO NOT paint any carb linkages/rods; they will bind up. If needed, have them replated with yellow chromate.
Exhaust manifolds: Seymour "Cast Blast" Hi-Temp for manifolds (they also sell a 500*F type...not what you want); they bake to permanent ceramic finish when engine is running. {I defy anyone to look at these and say that they are painted.}
Vacuum servo can and other yellow chromate items: Duplicolor Bright gold followed immediately by spritzes of green and red Duplicolor Metalcast Anodized spray paints, then Duplicolor "clear" engine enamel. {Do not let paints dry between shots; immediately shoot next paint so all will 'blend'.}
Brake Master Cylinder: Duplicolor "cast iron" engine enamel.
Steel fasteners (bright), other bare steel parts: Clean with powered wire brush (wheel), wash/dry, shoot with Duplicolor "clear" engine enamel. {Do not shoot threaded portion of fasteners.}
Cadmium plated parts: VHT aluminum; bake if parts will allow it.
Engine compartment surfaces: Semi-Flat or Satin black paint; Krylon, John Deere 'Blitz' black, or SEM Trim-black.
Engine compartment components: Semi-Gloss black.
You can get creative with other similar parts using same paints as above or others that are available.
DO NOT paint any carb linkages/rods; they will bind up. If needed, have them replated with yellow chromate.
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