Master Cylinder Paint
Team Owner
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi Phil,
I believe originally the master cylinder was painted a low gloss black.
It was typically a thin coating and I've seen it referred to as foundry black.
I think it's real purpose was to protect the casting from rusting until it went through the machining process.
So black would be o.k. too.
Regards,
Alan
I believe originally the master cylinder was painted a low gloss black.
It was typically a thin coating and I've seen it referred to as foundry black.
I think it's real purpose was to protect the casting from rusting until it went through the machining process.
So black would be o.k. too.
Regards,
Alan
Last edited by Alan 71; Apr 26, 2014 at 08:20 PM.
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As Alan said, '68 was painted gloss black, but if you still want silver, I used some stainless steel spray that was very durable. It was made by some industrial supplier, and I don't remember the name. It came out of the can pretty thick, and needed to be shaken frequently.
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To my knowledge and experience, semi-gloss black was put on engine compartment components. I really do not recall any gloss black paint coming from the factory on a C3.
I'm sure I'm in conflict with some esteemed reference document...but I doubt that it was created by GM or Chevrolet.
I'm sure I'm in conflict with some esteemed reference document...but I doubt that it was created by GM or Chevrolet.