Paint.......colors

[Tr3aguy]

I know this is a simple question.....but I just need to know what is the proper color for the air filter on the TR3....Mine are beat and will get blasted tomorrow....Got a table top blaster running...

Is is best to clear coat after painting?


Thanks

 

[Guest]

Black ,black or black.

 

[MGTF1250Dave]

Aloha JP,

From the TRA judging guide, "Air Cleaners. H4 and H6 systems use different filters due to the differences in air openings. The two types are not
interchangeable although identical in outer appearance. Filters are painted black. "AC" decals are placed in the center of filters. Decals are round or rectangular (believed changed from round to square in 1957), dark blue, and
have white lettering. Paper element replacement filters which might provide better dust filtering are not acceptable
for concours showing."

 

[Tr3aguy]

Dave,
Thanks I guess I am trying to nail down a specific kind of paint that may work best. The Black.... is it a flat black, Gloss black. Satin black?

 

[MGTF1250Dave]

JP,

Mine I would describe as a satin black finish, but that my be due mostly to age of the paint. I've seen others that have a more glossy black finish, but not a high shine, mirror finish. Here is a photo I found:

 

[Tr3aguy]

Great....Satin black it is with a satin clear coat....not going for concours so just trying to get clos to original for the observer....

Thanks...photos do help.

 

[DougF]

If you aren't worried about show, I would paint them black, put the label on them and put them on the shelf or hang them front and center on a wall. Then install a set of K&N's.
The original filters are gravel strainers and aren't as effective as new filters, and with the cost of engine builds are nice insurance to longer engine life.

 

[rlwhitetr3b]

I agree with Doug. My TR is not currently running, but twenty years ago when it was I had some cheap paper filters on it. If I was worried about show, I'd drive it to the show and then switch to the orignial style.

 

[Geo Hahn]

I use some foam koozies on my stock filters to improve filtration a bit:

Better than the stock filter alone, no idea how they would compare to the K&N. Neither (koozie or K&N) are going to be as effective at filtration as a paper filter.

 

[Don Elliott]

Mine are the original filters that came new on my 1958 TR3A. I had them sprayed glossy black in 1989 and here they are 20 years later. I never lost a point at any VTR or TRA concours event.

Like George, I bought a foam filter at Sears for my wet/dry vacuum for my garage and cut it to give me 4 pieces as shown to improve the filtering effect. I oil them with Amsoil Foam Filter Oil. Only takes a second to pull them off at a concours event.

 

[Vaark01]

JP,

Mine are semi gloss black with labels. I have them on the shelf and run with K&N filters.

Paul

 

[Tr3aguy]

Paul.
You paint the car?

 

[Vaark01]

JP,

It's still in the shop, but should have paint on it by now. After much thought and discussion on the Forum, I decided to go with Old English White. My hope is to have it back in a couple of weeks. A new set of Panasports and Vredesteins awaits its arrival.

Are you going to Collingwood this morning?

Paul

 

[Tr3aguy]

Kid had his first soccer game today, so by now you know I missed the cleanup.....I plan on being at the show.....you think the car will be ready by then?

 

[Tr3aguy]

OK...not my best paint job and I had a dent that I tried to massage out....not my strong point but I think it is a step forward....thanks again for the help....small victories will win the big battle...one step closer...

Before..Note the dent in the rear filter

After.. I could have bought new but what is the fun in that!!!

 

[Darrell_Walker]

Looks good! What happened to the pine cone?

 

[glemon]

Looks good, a little elbow grease, a couple of free weekends, and you should have the rest of it done....

 

[Tr3aguy]

What is the best thing for polishing the pots on the carburetor?

 

[GilsTR]

Another vote here for going with the K & N filters. Changed them and never looked back. Gil NoCal

 

[Darrell_Walker]

What is the best thing for polishing the pots on the carburetor?

Depends what your goal is. If you just want to brighten them up a bit, some metal polish (I've used "Blue Magic") and a rag will do wonders. If you want a mirror-polished finish, you might have to start with wet sanding (depending if there are any nicks/scratches), and use a buffer with various compounds.