Is it possible to chemically dye your carb parts safely at home? Apparently some of the acids used in the process are dangerous. Is yes, are there any kits available?

Rob;

Yes, it's possible, but it's definitely not practical if all you want to do is one carburetor. Besides, there's a lot more involved in properly re-plating a carb than just dipping it in some chemicals. And yes, the chemicals involved can be very dangerous, if not lethal if mis-handled or accidentally ingested.

At the risk of sounding like a plug, which is not my intent...

For what you'll invest in the chemicals/plating kits/etc., then going through the learning curve trying to figure out what does and does not work, you'll be time and $$$ ahead sending it out, not to mention you'll be saving yourself considerable aggrivation. (go ahead...ask me how I know all this ;) )

Eric

What's it cost to replate a dissasembled carb? Not actually rebuilding it.

Try this place they did mine no replating involved they just had to rebuild it for me. http://www.daytonaparts.com/

You guys need to check out Erics web site.

http://www.vintagemusclecarparts.com/

I'm thinking his prices are really reasonable. I know you can do them yourself, but a full blown restoration for what he charges is just plain cheap. :thumbsup:

Whats the average cost on rebuliding and replating a Qjet??

Thanks to one and all. I'll be sending out.

Check out Vintage Musclecar (Eric) who posted above. Everyone seems to be pleased with the work that he does for them and he is a great help to the site as well. Do I get a discount for saying this? ;)

Thanks for the kind words. :beers:

Check out Vintage Musclecar (Eric) who posted above. Everyone seems to be pleased with the work that he does for them and he is a great help to the site as well. Do I get a discount for saying this? ;)

That depends...do I have to put you on payroll now along with Bruce and Chuck as another "P.R. representative"? :D

Eric

If you send the q-jet put to Sean murhpy Induction/SMI (chk his website).Sean will completely restore it,bush prim shaft/redye & plate all associated parts/hardware and set up the fuel calibration specifcally for your motor so carb runs well right put of the box for approx $325 but chk his site for exact cost.

I had sean do plating work for me in the past and the carb looks like new when he is done,sean is currently doing a caryter thermalo quad for me off a 72 duster 340 4dsp survivour that had approx 70k original miles on it and its a very clean car /fun to work on.

If you call Sean tell him Scott from t/chevelle reffered you to him.

Scott