Topic: Master Cylinder Paint

[Stangly]

I was wondering what people were using to paint their M.C. with.  I used some Dupli Color ceramic paint and the first time I put the band on that holds the cover it was badly scratched.  Am I stupid or is there a trick to putting the cover on with out scratching the cover.  Also won't most break fluid dissolve the paint on the reservoir if it comes in contact.  Has anybody ever used POR 15 for this.

Thank you,

David,

[J_Speegle]

POR would be my last choice (really hate the stuff)  not sure if you could get it in the right amount of gloss and its normally very thick

I've just used trim black and would not worry about a single scratch from the bale - could always touch it up once the cap was installed and tight

[JKWilson]

Eastwood offers paint specifically for master cylinders that they claim isn't affected by brake fluid. Never used it, but just the info along.

[Stangly]

Thanks guys, I guess I'm not the first one to scratch the cover or will I be the last, the way it sounds.

[J_Speegle]

Thanks guys, I guess I'm not the first one to scratch the cover or will I be the last, the way it sounds.

And a good judge IMHO would not deduct paint from a one time mark from a bale as long as it not rusted

[Bob Gaines]

And a good judge IMHO would not deduct paint from a one time mark from a bale as long as it not rusted

+1 .Technically it is my opinion that no scratch would be inappropriate. The pre delivery process includes checking the brake fluid and the cover would naturally be scratched during this checking/filling process. Just my thoughts.

[ruppstang]

+1 It would be ridiculous to to deduct for a scratch or mark on the paint. Marty

[Stangly]

Thanks everybody for the input this makes total sense when you look at it this way. I thought I had really screwed something up and was going to fix it, now I can move on to the next task.

David,

[MWM]

David,
Shh... Don't tell anyone (judges), but I had my MC powder coated on the outside only.  It looks pretty close to the natural metal without the rust and has held up well to brake fluid.  There, my secret is out.
Good Luck!

[Bob Gaines]

David,
Shh... Don't tell anyone (judges), but I had my MC powder coated on the outside only.  It looks pretty close to the natural metal without the rust and has held up well to brake fluid.  There, my secret is out.
Good Luck!

FYI 65 - 70 Mustangs had the master painted black and not natural.

[s2ms]

Leaking brake fluid is a big problem when trying to keep a freshly painted MC looking good. In my experience the 65-66 disc brake MC's are particularly bad at this. What I've found that works well is to spread a very thin layer of silicone gasket sealer (I use Permatex Ultra Black) on the outside edge of the gasket where it contacts the top of the MC. Been doing this for a number of years now and it has worked great.

Dave