[Fot] [FOT] paint or coating

[Robert Lang]

On Thu, 27 Mar 2008, David Kettler wrote:

> Dear FOT:
>
> I'm looking for a paint or coating that is resistant to brake fluid.  I use
> Castrol GTLMA brake fluid.  I know that silicone fluid might be a solution,
> but prefer to stay with the Castrol conventional fluid.
>
> Does anyone have a recommendation on a paint, powder coat or other solution?

When I painted my race car, I used PPG's cheap catalyzed acrylic urethane 
called Omni AU. I mixed as directed 4-1-1 and the paint sticks pretty 
well.

I have spilled Castrol LMA directly on several places on the body (front 
left fender, driver's door and in the engine compartment) and the paint 
didn't soften or lift. I was very surprised (and somewhat delighted.

I'm not a fan of silicone for a bunch of reasons. But that's like a 
religious thing for car guys, and I don't want to start folks ranting on 
the topic.

> Thanks.
>
> Dave Kettler

regards,
rml
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