Master Cylinder Paint or Dressing
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Racer
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Virginia Beach VA
Master Cylinder Paint or Dressing
I remember a thread a few weeks ago where someone just finished his engine compartment and posted pictures for more ideas. Some of you suggested a product to help bring his master cylinder back up to par. I have since forgotten where I wrote down the info. Any ideas? Thanks.
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Beecher Illinois
Did this on a friend's Vette over the winter.
Cleaned it best I could then unbolted it from the booster and pulled it forward a little, masked the lines and spread newspapers underneath.
FLAT black Rustoleum in a pint can with a 1" BRUSH. Pretty much cut the entire handle off the brush in able to maneuver it around underneath. Used a mirror to inspect and touched up as necessary, 2 coats.
The flat spreads out nice, doesn't look brushed at all.
I'm sure brake fluid spills may affect the paint, but wipe it quickly and keep it clean and it should be OK.
Short of removing it, best results I've had.
Cleaned it best I could then unbolted it from the booster and pulled it forward a little, masked the lines and spread newspapers underneath.
FLAT black Rustoleum in a pint can with a 1" BRUSH. Pretty much cut the entire handle off the brush in able to maneuver it around underneath. Used a mirror to inspect and touched up as necessary, 2 coats.
The flat spreads out nice, doesn't look brushed at all.
I'm sure brake fluid spills may affect the paint, but wipe it quickly and keep it clean and it should be OK.
Short of removing it, best results I've had.
Last edited by KapsSA; Apr 6, 2009 at 06:17 PM.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: San Diego California
For the mastercylinder and front of the booster: Duplicolor CAST. A real nice flat metal grey that looks original and new. Tape off everything and spray a couple of LITE coats. Avoid drips. It dries real fast. You'll love the classy looking results.
Racer
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Sebago Lake Maine
St. Jude Donor '09
They will rust. Mine was rusted (replaced by a PO). I wire brushed it and put that manifold dressing on it with a tooth brush. Calyx. I like the idea of the flat black, that looks good.
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Beecher Illinois
Seems like so many guys do this just not realizing Chevy painted them. Lot of times cause the one being replaced wasn't painted. Trouble is, previous one was probably a replacement also.
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