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  1. J

    Is there anything that can go on the exterior of the carb to stop gas from coming out

    Re: Is there anything that can go on the exterior of the carb to stop gas from coming I have ton of screwdriver heads so one will fit. My neighbor is a mechanic and says he has everything so he might have an impact driver. I imagine it is air powered and he says he has an air compressor. I...
  2. J

    Is there anything that can go on the exterior of the carb to stop gas from coming out

    Re: Is there anything that can go on the exterior of the carb to stop gas from coming Thank you, those were all my plans when I got them off the last time. Someone put the bracket screws on so tight they wouldn't budge. I might need to drill those to get at the float bowl screws. They almost...
  3. J

    Is there anything that can go on the exterior of the carb to stop gas from coming out

    I'm thinking no, but figured I'd ask. My carbs were cleaned last year by the previous owner, but I let it sit through the winder and I think that caused the float bowl gasket to dry a little. It leaked quite a bit then just a lil after a couple runs. I tried taking the carbs apart, but damn...
  4. J

    BBQ paint for the engine?

    Good idea. I was just going for something a lil deeper so it would get hit with back spray and that would catch paint into one area versus 2. I think the cap has 2 sections, but I'm sure no biggie.
  5. J

    BBQ paint for the engine?

    Just wanted to let everyone know spraying into a small cup and then dipping a tiny brush into it seemed to work just fine. It wasn't too thin. It stuck to the exposed places just fine. Makes a world of difference when you step back. I'm sure if you examine it up close it won't look perfect...
  6. J

    BBQ paint for the engine?

    >> Is there a difference between the brake caliper paint and the engine paint??? There is absolutely no difference in the formula. The only difference between kits is volume. The G2? High Temperature Engine Paint System Set contains more paint and therefore more reactor than the G2? High...
  7. J

    BBQ paint for the engine?

    You just rained on my parade :bang head: jk
  8. J

    BBQ paint for the engine?

    I can't find any brush on caliper paint that is sold with just the paint. I see kits for $20, but not just the can of paint. I wonder if the calipers spray is thicker than the engine spray paint. I can do what I was originally going to do and spray into a little bowl and use a brush. I just...
  9. J

    BBQ paint for the engine?

    even better. The one I saw probably wasn't as good.
  10. J

    BBQ paint for the engine?

    Caliper paint is rated 500 degrees just like engine paint and they sell a self leveling brush on kind. I think they had semi gloss also. It also says it is resistant to automotive chemicals so I'm sure that includes gas and brake fluid. My current engine paint came right off with brake fluid...
  11. J

    BBQ paint for the engine?

    Yeah, if it isn't chemical resistant then I would avoid that. Caliper paint might be a good idea if it's just slightly thicker to apply with a brush. I can always try the VHT and see how it goes. For sure it's designed for chemicals, and same with caliper paint. If it can resist hydrolic...
  12. J

    BBQ paint for the engine?

    I bought some VHT engine paint in the spray can, but I want to just touch up some spots. I was thinking of spraying it into a small dish and then using a brush to touch up, but what about bbq paint that is made for a brush. Has anyone tried that on the engine. I'm thinking the spray can might...
  13. J

    How long to wait to clear coat exhaust after painting?

    Technically it's aluminum color but maybe that's the same.
  14. J

    How long to wait to clear coat exhaust after painting?

    One would think that can would say, but it is literally a copy of what the can of paint said. It listed all the steps to paint the pipes without even mention that it is the clear coat at all. I painted it 12 hrs ago so I think it might be too dry by tomorrow. Maybe since the clear coat is...
  15. J

    Too clear coat headers or not?

    I guess worst case if they get dirty or hard to clean I can take them off and do flat black. That would look pretty mean. My rear springs are yellow, so I thought about yellow, but paint is burgundy so probably stand out too much
  16. J

    Too clear coat headers or not?

    I was just thinking it would help it be easy to clean with clear coat or give it that finished look, but I'm not married to the idea. So it will yellow over time, that's no bueno.
  17. J

    How long to wait to clear coat exhaust after painting?

    I painted the exhaust with VHT 2000 degree paint and bought some VHT header clear coat. I've read for other paint jobs to sand the paint to smooth it then do clear coat. Is the header the same? I'm guessing super fine sand paper to smooth it out then clear coat. Would I just wipe with a...
  18. J

    Too clear coat headers or not?

    I just painted my headers aluminum colored paint. It looks fine, but would be nice if it was smoother. Has anyone painted then added clear coat to give it that finished look? I just painted today so maybe after it cures and I heat it up a few times it will wear smoother with a washing. The...
  19. J

    Painting header with aluminum colored header paint, it doesnt call for primer...

    The can looks great. I wonder if there is a shop around here that can blast it. How much do you think they'll charge? Yours looks like it can be redone, it's worth saving. I didn't see the can/megaphone though. Did I overlook it earlier?
  20. J

    Painting header with aluminum colored header paint, it doesnt call for primer...

    you can see even the mid pipe is pretty bad. I hung the bars on a pipe and pulled but it's probably been on there for 20 years. Might need a torch to loosen. It needs to be painted as bad as the rest so maybe I'll need to use primer to make sure it sticks to it. I can tape off the can so I...
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