What about epoxy paint? Sounds like the best solution for such an area.
Very hard, very tough, and won't be affected by the solvent after the
coating has cured.
At 03:28 PM 1/4/01 -0500, datsunmike wrote:
>Mick,
>
>I had parts powder coated and they were affected by gas and especially
>antifreeze. I suggest you have the piece re-plated. I was disappointed by
>powder coating and it ain't cheap either.
>
>I did use Bill Hirsch's Miracle Paint and found it much tougher than powder
>coating and just as shiny and hard and unaffected by gas and antifreeze. I
>have used this paint on many parts and have had much success with it. I
>recommend it highly but you must wear gloves while using it or else. BTW, it
>looks just like powder. It's about $30 per quart.
>
>Mike
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Mick T" <mickth@hotmail.com>
>To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
>Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2001 8:00 PM
>Subject: Powder Coat question
>
>
>> I'm going to be sending a few brackets to be powder coated soon, and was
>> wondering about the fuel filler tube. Mine is pretty cruddy looking right
>> now. I know I can sand blast it, and clean it up pretty nicely, but what I
>> don't know, is if I leave it alone, will it rust again? Or, if I have it
>> powder coated, will gasoline disolve the finish on the inside of the tube,
>> so that the stuff goes into the tank?
>>
>> -Mick-
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