Paint for master cylinder??

[Jim H]

Is there any paint out there that will stand up to brake fluid? I want to paint the exterior of my master cylinder and want something that will stay on.

[silver69camaro]

There isn't much, but I use Polane from Sherwin Williams for anything that might come in contact with brake fluid (firewalls, etc). Only comes in black and stinks like heck. I've had a few spills that sat for quite a while and didn't even cause a blemish.

You have to buy it at Sherwin Williams Industrial Coatings, BTW, not a standard SW store.

[ProTouring442]

I have had good luck with POR15, sliver. My dad, on the other hand, hasn't, but I swear his master cylinder is pourus.

Shiny Side Up!
Bill

[MuscleRodz]

Use a synthetic brake fluid and it is less like paint stripper. Then most paints should stand up to it.

Mike

[Mark Hamburg]

What are the drawbacks of synthetic brake fluid?

[MuscleRodz]

None that I know of except maybe cost. Synthetic brake fluid has a higher boiling point than DOT 3 as well

mike

[BRIAN]

Use a spray bottle full of soapy water. Spray down the surrounding areas and be very carefull. You could also disassemble and powdercoat if your guy is good.


I think Valvoline??makes a synthetic blend that is not as caustic.

[Nine Ball]

I'd avoid Valvoline synthetic. Several of us tried it in our C6 Corvette clutch hyd systems and they boil faster than regular DOT non-synthetic fluids, causing the clutch pedal to stick to the floor. The Prestone synthetic works much better.

[Jim H]

What would one use to flush the dot 3 out?

[paul67]

What about brake caliper paint