Carrier Cosmetics

[Cruiser804]

I know this sounds a bit fruity. But I finally have everything I need to retro an OEM rear locking carrier into my 80. I bought the 3rd used. I'd like to pretty it up before I install it.

Any idea what color these are from the factory? What kind of paint should I use? The flange has some rust on it can I wire wheel this down to bear metal? Any other prep I need to do to carrier before I install it?

Thanks

 

[RavenTai]

Stock paint color for Toyota parts is black. kinda boring but that is what it is.

if you are willing to gut the third and want to make the effort for a pretty 3rd then degrease, sand blast the casting, wash again prime with zinc chromate primer, top with epoxy urethane black paint. seams like a lot of effort for something that is going to be covered in dirt road grime and mud shortly.

considering that it is probably best just to degrease it hit it with a wire wheel to remove loose rust and dirt and rattle can it black or the color of your choice


what ever you do make certain that the innards are clan of any grit before you put it together. dont get any paint inside either.

 

[Cruiser804]

Thanks, yeah that's a little more than I want to do. I'll tape it up and degrease, wire wheel etc.

 

[cruiserdan]

Satin black rattle can. pretty damn close and cheap to boot.

 

[ginericLC]

It would be cool to get them Toyota gold cadium or whatever it is plated.