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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Hilts on March 13, 2022, 03:04:53 AM

Title: Black screws.
Post by: Hilts on March 13, 2022, 03:04:53 AM

My transformer bell has been powder coated black. Can the screw heads and washers be painted black to match the bell?
Sorry for all the questions  :o

Title: Re: Black screws.
Post by: caffeinator on March 13, 2022, 05:01:45 AM

Yes, absolutely. Maybe give them a wipe with solvent to clean off any residues and paint with the finish of your choice. I've used various spraypaints on them with no problems.

Title: Re: Black screws.
Post by: Hilts on March 13, 2022, 06:26:25 AM

Quote from: caffeinator on March 13, 2022, 05:01:45 AM

Yes, absolutely. Maybe give them a wipe with solvent to clean off any residues and paint with the finish of your choice. I've used various spraypaints on them with no problems.

Thanks Caffeinator. I've used a black car touch up. Is it ok to do the washers too or do they need to be bare metal for grounding issues?

Title: Re: Black screws.
Post by: Paul Birkeland on March 13, 2022, 06:27:05 AM

The washers should be left bare.

Title: Re: Black screws.
Post by: Hilts on March 13, 2022, 06:44:46 AM

Quote from: Paul Birkeland on March 13, 2022, 06:27:05 AM

The washers should be left bare.

Cheers Paul.

Title: Re: Black screws.
Post by: oguinn on March 13, 2022, 10:53:34 AM

I just ordered new black screws from Fastenal so I didn’t have to worry about the paint scraping off or messing up the threads.

Title: Re: Black screws.
Post by: Doc B. on March 14, 2022, 05:23:59 AM

To keep the threads clean just poke some holes in a piece of cardboard and insert the screws in the holes with their heads flush to the carboard, then spray the heads.

Title: Re: Black screws.
Post by: EricS on March 19, 2022, 12:21:31 PM

I’ve ordered black screws from boltdepot.com and have used the cardboard method the Doc indicated.  Both turned out well.  If you happen to flake some paint off with a screwdriver, you can do touch up on the completed project with some extra paint and a Q-tip.  Just dab it on.