A finish resistant to brake fluid?

-Robert M- · Addicted!

A finish resistant to brake fluid?

Gillis · Addicted!

Id like to find something that I could do at home too. Only thing Ive had success with is powder coating. I havent found a paint that resists it, and POR 15 goes dull and does eventually peel if it finds a pinhole to get into.

cdnpont · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

I've used Eastwood Chassis Black 2K on a master before with decent luck. I actually made a small amount up in a cup, then quickly brushed it on the part after having thoroughly cleaned it with acetone.

It flowed out that you couldn't tell it was brushed on. But I think it's only fluid resistant, and will never be 100% "Proof", but it does seem to take small dribbles no issue.

How about a Black or Silver Tremclad spray, then top it with some SprayMax 2K clear?

Short of some kind of anodizing or plating, I don't think there is much that can resist corrosive DOT3 brake fluid. You could always go to Silicone fluid.

beaumontguru · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

Even hardened automotive clearcoat gets eaten eventually, powder coat is possibly the only way, never tried it tho. all spray bombs last about a day or so. Clearcoat maybe a couple years until it looks bad.

dot 5 silicone fluid will not eat paint, but dot 5 is a total pain in the ass to deal with and has no real benefits(even tho all the car guys will tell you its better). ive been down the Dot 5 road, never use it again myself

But if paint peeling is the main concern say on a show car or a car that is not driven all the time, then go with the Dot 5, but good luck bleeding the air out!

cdnpont · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

I'd think a good black 2K base (SprayMax makes it), with a few coats of the SprayMax 2K gloss or satin epoxy clear on top, would have to be at least as long lasting as the original Ford finish. You'd be into a about 100 bucks for both cans. So is powdercoat an equal cost for a better product?

Are these units prone to leaking is the question?

Anyway, you are right Robert, the unit is in a prominent spot.

56 from the web,

Canadian Poncho · A Poncho Legend!

Eastwood makes a paint that's resistant to brake fluid but I don't know if you can get it in Canada

hawkeye5766 · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

My wife told me I was addicted to brake fluid....I told her I could stop anytime.....

bjburnout · Uber Guru

hawkeye5766 wrote:
My wife told me I was addicted to brake fluid....I told her I could stop anytime.....

.....that brakes me up.......

-Robert M- · Addicted!

Just a word of thanks for thoughtful suggestions.

When everything is done, I'll clear the bare hydraulic portion and paint the rest black. This with instructions to be careful when filling.

I also use DOT 5 in everything that sits around - with excellent results.

Thanks again,

RGM

Greaser · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

bjburnout wrote:
hawkeye5766 wrote:
My wife told me I was addicted to brake fluid....I told her I could stop anytime.....
.....that brakes me up.......

Okay that's enough..let's STOP it. disbelief

oshawacliff · Poncho Master!

I got tired of looking at the rust on the m/c after spraying it with black paint many times.

My solution was to buy a CHROME one two years ago

Havent checked the quality of th chrome but at least it is not an eyesore anymore..... time will tell.

-- Edited by oshawacliff on Saturday 27th of February 2021 01:06:36 PM