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| | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 576 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 576 | hope this is in the right spot,didnt know where else to put it. i got a 12 bolt from a 74 1/2 ton in my 49.when i tore the brakes apart yrs.ago i had a buddy bead blast the small parts,then stuck them in a ziplock bag.i've since bought a new hardware kit that has the springs and things like that in it but i will have to use a few of the old bigger pieces.should i paint these pieces or just coat them with wd-40 to prevent rust.i'm talkin like the e-brake arm,self adjusters,things like that.would like yur opinions........dave
1949 Chevrolet 3100 "When this thing hits 88 miles an hour, you're going to see some serious sh%t." -Doc Brown
| | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 | they came unpainted factory, but i don't see where painting them will hurt anything. Just make sure to keep the paint off the threads for the adjuster, coat that part with a light coating of anti-sieze or brake lube so it won't rust up. Same for any pivot or contact point in the brake system.
Bill Burmeister
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 289 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 289 | I would not want WD-40 or other oil based stuff near my brakes. I'd rattle can the bare steel. Plated self-adjusters are usually pretty inexpensive at FLAPS, but still use anti-seize on the threads. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,031 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,031 | primer paint them and store away
Jim & Caroline
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| | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 | I've read that primer with no top coat invites rust. I'm moving this to paint shop so the pros can chime in. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | cletis,
I think it depends on the primer - epoxy (or urethane) primer will seal the surface will not allow rust to develop.
The primer would have to carefully and thoroughly scuffed-up if it sits for longer than the recommended time before adding any additional surface coats/preparations or top coats.
Tim | | | | | Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 166 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 166 | Tremclad Paint. Spray Can. Problem solved. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 576 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 576 | Tremclad Paint. Spray Can. Problem solved. never heard of it what is it..............dave
1949 Chevrolet 3100 "When this thing hits 88 miles an hour, you're going to see some serious sh%t." -Doc Brown
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | the Canadian version of Rustoleum, same company now, prolly same paint
Bill | | | | | Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 166 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 166 | I used it on my bus interior for the floor and everywhere else. The finish is amazing. I used High Gloss and the paint still looks wet ! | | |
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