Re-coloring Carbs

[Daddys409Belair]

Does anybody know what solution is used to dip carburetors in to restore them to their original color? I recall a old hot rod article about some heated zinc solution.....

Any help would be appreciated!

 

[Skip FIx]

I believe zinc dichromate comes to mind, for sure the dichromate. I believe it helps prevent the aluminum for oxidizing.

 

[models916]

Electrical etch

Yep, dichromate electricaly etched at the factory. Eastman sells a spray that is very similar and is gas proof. Did you all know that Sears own Eastman?

 

[Daddys409Belair]

Really - I thought Eastman was privately owned.....guess the big guys are getting business by earning it or by buying it.

Thanks for the info.

 

[bobs409]

Did you all know that Sears own Eastman?

That explains the high prices for everything. :

 

[JIMS409]

Aren't you guys referring to Eastwood Co.?

 

[models916]

YA, YA, that's it

Eastwood, not the camera guys

 

[W Head]

Eastwood product

The Eastwood product is called "Carb Renue". I just used it about 2 months ago to re-coat 3-2s on my 348. It worked great and looks good.

W Head
59 El Camino 348 3-2s
59 Impala 409 2-4s

 

[Mr Goodwrench]

getting back to the original question does anyone know how to zinc them, the spray stuff eastwood offers is better than nothing but IMO it makes them look a little cheesy

 

[Skip FIx]

Most of the big carb shops can. There is a local guy here in Houston that does them also.

 

[somis62]

Plating Carbs

Try Caswell Plating. I used a kit from them on my carbs and they look new. A larger power supply is required for the bodies. If I can figure out how to shrink the pics I will post them.

Tim

 

[Mr Goodwrench]

thanks tim. I would like to know the exact process.

 

[somis62]

Zinc Plating

Mr. G, This is the site, linked to the zinc kit I used. It was fairly simple. Still trying to shrink pictures. to post.

Tim


http://www.caswellplating.com/kits/zinc.htm