Refinishing The Master Cylinder.
 

I am going to refinish the master cylinder while detailing the engine bay. Any help on what to use that will hold up to the brake fluid? I want something that will last if it is possible.

Thanks for the help.

Re: Refinishing The Master Cylinder. (Eddie 96)
 

It depends on what you are looking for? For a more or less original look, I would clean it very carefully and if you want to avoid as much paint peeling as possible, paint it with semi-gloss enamel paint. Let it dry for a couple of days before you go putting any new brake fluid in it. Gary

Re: Refinishing The Master Cylinder. (Eddie 96)
 

I used Eastwood's Cast Blast on the MC and Steering Box.

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Re: Refinishing The Master Cylinder. (Eddie 96)
 

I used Cast Blast that I bought at the local Car Quest parts store. I painted both the MC and the steering gear box. They look good and the paint has held up well. I don't have any leaks to worry about. :)

Re: Refinishing The Master Cylinder. (vettesite)
 

Both master cylinders look good. I guess I will try the cast blast I used on my differential last year.

What did you clean the master cylinder with so the paint would stay.

Re: Refinishing The Master Cylinder. (Eddie 96)
 

I had used some 3m cleaner and after drying good used prepsol to make sure everything was off of it. That was almost 3 yrs ago and still looking good.

Re: Refinishing The Master Cylinder. (78Vette-SA)
 

Thanks for the tips. I will be getting the supplies ready in the meantime.