Painting parts with a date code

[John M.]

The part number and date code on my 73 power brake booster are lightly stamped. In the restoration process, I've tried multiple times to paint it without filling in/loosing the markings but have been unsuccessful. Anyone have a painting technique to preserve the markings.

Regards,
John

[Russ S.]

Re: Painting parts with a date code

Only thing I can think of is just a light coat of primer and paint in the date area.

[Edward J.]

Re: Painting parts with a date code

John, some of the enamel paints are thick, you may have to try a lacquer paint spray at least from 10 to 12 inch's away, and try light coats.

[Bill L.]

Re: Painting parts with a date code

I have also found that when the paint cures the dates and original tool marks tend to be revealed.

I used enamel on my 70 booster. If memory serves me the numbers were hard to read with original paint before I had the booster rebuilt.


Kind Regards,


Bill

[Edward B.]

Re: Painting parts with a date code

Only thing I can think of is just a light coat of primer and paint in the date area.

Why the primer?

[Russ S.]

Re: Painting parts with a date code

Primer is a product that has been used for decades to help the paint adhere and prevent rust from coming thru the thin paint if it hasn't been used. It also is great to keep you from having to redo your new paint job in a very short time. The lack of use of it in the factorys is why we need to restore and why chassis rusted so quickly.

Why the primer?

[Brad H.]

Re: Painting parts with a date code

If you can lightly fog in your color you might be ok. If not. try using a pin or similar to clean out the stampings.