1969 Dart Street/Strip (Re)Build
So trying out this metalcast "anodize" paint on my CSR water pump. The anodizing was faded on it which seems to be an issue on them after they start to age. I found this metalcast paint and was VERY please with the results. This was actually recommended by the plating shop who has anodized some parts for me. I was inquiring about re-anodizing the pump and he said that this would be a cheaper route and it looks good when done. Well he was right! The paint is translucent so the surface underneath needs to be prepped and in good shape. I simply sprayed some adhesion promoter to the pump parts (no sanding or polishing or anything). Sprayed 2 light coats per instructions and then a 3rd wet coat. The first 2 coats I was unsure that this would work but then that 3rd wet coat just made it sing!
Faded anodizing
After paint application. Hard to see how nice it really is on this part.
On the pump itself I could get a better picture. It looks smooth and has depth to it. I was really impressed.
So trying out this metalcast "anodize" paint on my CSR water pump. The anodizing was faded on it which seems to be an issue on them after they start to age. I found this metalcast paint and was VERY please with the results. This was actually recommended by the plating shop who has anodized some parts for me. I was inquiring about re-anodizing the pump and he said that this would be a cheaper route and it looks good when done. Well he was right! The paint is translucent so the surface underneath needs to be prepped and in good shape. I simply sprayed some adhesion promoter to the pump parts (no sanding or polishing or anything). Sprayed 2 light coats per instructions and then a 3rd wet coat. The first 2 coats I was unsure that this would work but then that 3rd wet coat just made it sing!
Faded anodizing
After paint application. Hard to see how nice it really is on this part.
On the pump itself I could get a better picture. It looks smooth and has depth to it. I was really impressed.