I wouldn't paint them, just clean them up as good as you can. If you do you really should take them apart and mask off anything on the inside that you won't see, it will be a PITA. Paint and gasoline don't mix so well and can flake off and clog jets.
cleaning my carbs
Im doing a full cleaning job on my nighthawk. It hasn't have one. Im cleaning the outside of my carbs, im using a wirebrush on my dremel tool. it looks alot better,but i can't get the tiny areas. So i was thinking of painting the carb body a silver or flat black. Then paint the top cover and the float bowl gloss black with oem black. I want to get your thoughts on this.
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thanks for comment on my idea. I didn't think about gas & paint mix. thats not good. I'll do the best i can to clean them to look good.
Try some spray carb cleaner or brake cleaner along with a brush.
Paint is definitely bad. The gas (esp. ethanol fuel) will eat the paint right off. Shine 'em up as best you can by hand. I use a toothbrush and Flitz. Works quite well.
I glad i ask people who know what they are doing. I thought it would be a bad idea, that why ask you guys. thanks alot
And that's why we're here.......I glad i ask people who know what they are doing. I thought it would be a bad idea, that why ask you guys. thanks alot
Hey look at it this way, you asked first. Not many people do that.
Just remember that for high heat applications, most parts are either annodized or powder-coated, NOT painted. Those are totally different processes that entail some electrical wizardry and a bit of heat. The home mech would be well advised to avoid trying that on their own.
Also, go easy on the Dremel unless you're using LOW speed and NYLON cleaning discs. Don't get crazy with any of the metal brushes, or you'll run the risk of damaging the part. Not a good thing.
Carb cleaner and elbow grease is still the best method. Good luck.
Also, go easy on the Dremel unless you're using LOW speed and NYLON cleaning discs. Don't get crazy with any of the metal brushes, or you'll run the risk of damaging the part. Not a good thing.
Carb cleaner and elbow grease is still the best method. Good luck.
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