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Like most buzz can paints they look pretty good for some period of time. A clean surface is very important to lifespan. I'm sure this product is similar(maybe exactly the same as) to Seymour Alumi Blast. I've had good luck with the Seymour.
What are you painting?
Last edited by claysmoker; Oct 22, 2017 at 01:38 AM.
Currently working on the rear diff and batwing. But, will also want to do the case on my Richmond trans. Considering the bellhousing (even though it's new, for consistency, so it will look the same as the other cast aluminum parts), intake manifold, alternator, and alum water pump. I'm looking for a long lasting finish that looks like a fresh-from-foundry aluminum look. In addition to considering paint, I was looking into some sort of spray on caustic compound. Heard suggestions such as muriatic acid and Easy Off for this.
Hi vs,
I've used Aluma Blast in a VERY thin coat to even out the surface appearance on a 4-speed main case. It worked just fine.
I guess the condition and color of the piece being worked on will determine how satisfactory the results are.
Regards,
Alan
The main case is a different color material than the tail housing and I wanted to maintain that difference.
I just rebuilt the v-twin eng on a can am quad,and used walmart ''chrome'' wheel cleaner on the aluminum cases,heads and other parts,,it really cleaned up the aluminum and seemed to get into the little nooks/crannys,to get the oil/grease out,used a scrub brush too and it smells like ''muratic acid'' too
and ive painted things ''rear diff housing'' with aluma blast paint and it turned out ok and even
I just painted my batwing last month with it, along withe some other rear end parts. Good nozzle and spray coverage. Sprayed some matte clear over it. Think it came out real good but don't know about the long term. Should be fine. I'm not painting the diff. Hoping to assemble it this week.
I much prefer using Seymour paints or VHT paints for metal-colored surfaces. Seymour Cast-Blast for exhaust manifolds is THE BEST!!
VHT on alternator housings (etc) then baked for curing will last MANY years without changing appearance. (I have 8 years on my '71 alt and it still looks like the day it was painted/baked with VHT cast aluminum paint.)
Last edited by 7T1vette; Oct 23, 2017 at 05:18 PM.
I much prefer using Seymour paints or VHT paints for metal-colored surfaces. Seymour Cast-Blast for exhaust manifolds is THE BEST!!
VHT on alternator housings (etc) then baked for curing will last MANY years without changing appearance. (I have 8 years on my '71 alt and it still looks like the day it was painted/baked with VHT cast aluminum paint.)
I've used the cast blast with great sucess and just finished the can spraying the yokes on the rear diff. Just looked at the VHT. Nice line of products. Whats your curing process? Oven obviously? How long?
Instructions are on the can. It's a little different between different paints.
At least, the VHT stuff doesn't stink to high Heaven. The Seymour (exhaust manifold) paint really smokes and stinks for about 4-6 hours at working engine temps. It's best to do that in the summer so you can leave windows down when curing them 'on the engine'. Since curing temp is in the 800*+F range, not too many ovens will get that done. But, the end result is definitely worth it!!
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https://www.kbs-coatings.com/RustSeal.html
Impervious to solvents, tough as nails, looks like aluminum. Spray it with brake cleaner, diff oil or brake fluid won't soften it (can't do that with anything spray can). Lasts for many years, not months.
https://www.kbs-coatings.com/RustSeal.html
Impervious to solvents, tough as nails, looks like aluminum. Spray it with brake cleaner, diff oil or brake fluid won't soften it (can't do that with anything spray can). Lasts for many years, not months.
Thanks.....looking into getting some of this and trying it out. If it is as stated and solvents, gasoline, brake fluid, etc do not effect it...it may be my new 'go to' product.
I can speak to the longevity.
I used Eastwood Alumi-Blast (and many other Eastwood paints) on several parts of my 1967 Ford Galaxie restoration in 1993.
Still perfect today.
Thanks.....looking into getting some of this and trying it out. If it is as stated and solvents, gasoline, brake fluid, etc do not effect it...it may be my new 'go to' product.
DUB
Dub,
I've been using this and other mcu's since the early 80's. I even use it with fiberglass cloth to repair and fabricate. Buy small cans though, hard to get lengthy shelf life. I'll use their silver mcu and spray their diamond finish clear on top for a super duty silver finish.
Dub,
I've been using this and other mcu's since the early 80's. I even use it with fiberglass cloth to repair and fabricate. Buy small cans though, hard to get lengthy shelf life. I'll use their silver mcu and spray their diamond finish clear on top for a super duty silver finish.
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And use both products.
