Re: [FWDLK] Carb Detailing Paint

I have used the Eastwood bronze and silver carburetor finish on raw castings and it still looks good on my 56 Fury. I do not know how it will look if you apply it to carbs that have been in service. It is not a paint, but rather like a stain that would be applied to exterior wood. If your existing carbs have oil and dirt on them, the Eastwood stuff may not stay.

In a message dated 7/17/2011 2:22:43 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, cgico@xxxxxxxxxxx writes:

  Question to all regarding this subject ....

  I've been doing 50's cars now since many of them were not even 20 years old. In all that time, I never recall seeing an original carb that had the yellowy "bronze" look to it like many new carbs. Is that color truly OEM authentic ?

  In regards to your question, Ron ... if you paint the main body components before assembly. you should have little problem, as long as the product does not require heavy application. It seems to me you would want to lightly "fog" it anyway to avoid a painted-on look.

  B.

From: "Ron Waters" <ronbo97@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2011 11:12:22 AM
Subject: [FWDLK] Carb Detailing Paint

Eastwood sells a bronze colored carburetor detailing paint. Has anybody used
this and do they have any advice ? I've hesitated to try it, since I'm
concerned that the paint will get into places where it shouldn't and gum
things up.

Ron

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