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MC rebuild + paint

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by prince_albert3, Aug 1, 2013.

  1. prince_albert3

    prince_albert3 Member

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    I finally got to the MC rebuild. Ha, i gave it a new paint scheme so I threw it up here in the Mod section....

    Pretty straight forward. Trickiest part was the little circlip that retains the plunger boot. I just shaved the tip down on an old pair of right angle needle nose pliers, handled the job fair enough. The new crystal sight glass looks good too.

    I gave it the new paint scheme to match the newly rebuilt caliper and the new blue SS lines I picked up. Used the same Rustoleum engine block paint. It advertises oil and gas resistant but I will do all possible to keep the brake fluid off it anyway.

    Removing the old guts

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    New parts(thanks Len)

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    New Paint

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    That's pretty awesome! How did you strip the old paint off? DId you spray the new paint on or brush it on?

    Looks great :)
     
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    thanks

    I stripped the old original paint off with a dremel using a sanding bit. then I just sprayed it. couple coats primer, couple color, several clear.
     
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    Is there a link to your build? I would love to see how it is looking.
     
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    Looks great. Thank you.
     
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