Paint question.

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Ken_Shea

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It has been on the tip of my tongue for weeks and I cannot remember what it is.
It is the paint used inside gear boxes, generally a brownish red used to seal them.

Anyone recall what it is called?

Ken



Well...... never thought of it but did find it, for others reference it is called Glyptal.
 
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I was going to suggest the epoxy fuel tank sealer kit too. I have used it a time or two on a tank with pin holes and it did a great job sealing it up and no more leaks. Just a thought.
Bob
 
We used to use that back in the day to "lock" trimmer potentiometers on circuit boards after adjustment. Nowadays, of course, we try hard to avoid using pot on circuit cards... I still have a small bottle of it. It's a bit thick, but thins OK for use with a bit of MEK or lacquer thinner.

John
 
Glyptal started as a electric insulator from what I read.
I have seen that red splotch on many electronic board screws, bet that is what it was then.

Saw where a guy purchased a quart in 2004 for $21 and some change, it has doubled since or more if you don't shop.

I have some Green epoxy spray insulating varnish that I may try on a panel and soak it in oil to see how it may hold up.
I have sprayed it on some exterior casting and it is tough stuff.

Ken
 
Bob,
Tank sealer may be an option, oil sure would not effect it.
It may be thick though and some of the transmission components are very close to the casting.

Ken
 
Ken.
the stuff I got from NAPA was pretty thin, you had to keep moving the tank to keep it evenly spread till it began to set then you could set it down and let it harden. It took like 24 hours before they said it was OK to fill with fuel, but I gave it a couple of days after the second coat. I wanted to be absolutely sure I wouldn't have any more leaks because it was custom paint and I didnt want the fuel to streak it all up.
Bob
 
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