I've tried to paint mine twice. first time im not sure what i used, but it flaked off.
2nd time i used the hi temp engine paint. flaked off.

Options??

 

I used engine enamel a few years ago and it still looks the same, nothing has flaked off.

 

clean the rail with Naptha before painting it and give it a quick sand with scotchbright green or red pads.

I will post a couple pics of the stuff I use. I have 2 different brands.

 

I had mine powder coated, seems to be holding up.

 

I just had mine re-clad in yellow zinc.

Turned out quite good, although not completely visible in this convenient pic I have.

 

Where did you get the plating done?

 

http://www.wespenindustries.com/ in Calgary.

About $150 for a batch this big:

 

Thank's for sharing that. I could not find any place in Calgary until you posted this

 

Depending on how busy they are, it can take 1-2 weeks.

If you're doing screw clamps or anything mechanical, make sure they're disassembled. My clamps are usable, but there's a gap in the coverage.

Nylon lock nuts won't survive the process. Aluminum doesn't work either.

Parts pitted with rust can be clad, but they won't look pretty. Most of my parts came out fantastic.

 

Naptha for cleaning before painting

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Naphta is regular diesel fuel or?

 

Warning...use in a well ventilated area or use respirator with proper filters....stuff will make your head explode and possibly vomit

Camp cooking stove fuel to the typical user. Eg Coleman

It's kind of a generic term for the type of fuel.

If you get one specific for painting purposes it won't contain anything that inhibits paint adhesion.

It's used as a final cleaning product prior to painting. Removes anything and everything except certain glue. Eg the sticky stuff under the hood insulation.

 

I just used the high temp engine enamel you can find a supercheap/autobarn/repco etc. It's held up well so far. I think the key is to clean it very well. I also scuffed it up with a scotchbrite pad and wire brush, and final clean with paint thinner.

 

I thing Enamel might be the answer. I'm pretty sure i used the VHT stuff or the equivalent from bunnings which could be whitenight or something.

 

I replaced mine because two in a row leaked at the welded seems where the mounting tab welds to the fuel rail. I had two locations leak on the top mounting tabs. You may just have a fuel leak just as I did. Might want to check ten times just to be sure. I'm not joking unfortunately. One of the best purchases for the best piece of mind was replace all the fuel components (besides the tank itself, yet) with new oem rear lines, new filter, 044 pump and up to date and better billet fuel rail (without welds) and supply lines with heat shield covers(very very important for some fire reason).