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To: nriedel@nextek.net, triumphs-digest@autox.team.net
Subject: Master Cylinder Finish
From: CarlSereda@aol.com
Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2001 22:30:14 EST
Nelson,
I used a product called MetalPrep 79 - mix 50/50 with water and bathed the 
part in it for about 3 minutes. And then used a dip called Alodine 1001 
(again 50/59 with water bathed for 3 minutes) - it converts the aluminum 
surface chemically (and adds the gold tone). It is to keep the aluminum from 
air exposure and corroding. I used the same for both master cylinders and the 
thermostat housing to good effect. I purchased pints at well stocked paint 
store. I used high temp clear spray paint on the thermostat housing after the 
chem treatment.
Carl Sereda
'63 TR4 since '74 - CT22326L

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Subject: Brake Master Cylinder Finish
I'm rebuilding the brake master cylinder on a late TR6.
The cylinder was corroded and rusted  in some areas so I buffed it on a wire
wheel. The faint gold finish disappeared with the rust.   The result is a
satin finish.
Anyone have a suggestion for a coating that will preserve the finish?
Nelson Riedel
Granville, OH
76 TR6 (at paint shop)
68 TR250 (next project - new paint)
70 TR6 (all the parts in a pile ready to assemble)<<

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