Posted By: 71redcuda
what paint is used when stamping KV fuel rubber hose?? - 01/04/15 06:42 PM
Im about to do some stamping on a rubber hose, want the paint to look like the rest of the KV factory hoses.
Anyone know what paint to use?
Posted By: kpkube
Re: what paint is used when stamping KV fuel rubber hose?? - 01/04/15 10:34 PM
I think silk screening inks are used...
Posted By: ScottSmith_Harms
Re: what paint is used when stamping KV fuel rubber hose?? - 01/04/15 10:35 PM
The hoses are being reproduced, offering such detail might prove counter productive to making future sales.
Posted By: 71redcuda
Re: what paint is used when stamping KV fuel rubber hose?? - 01/04/15 11:15 PM
another, check the line on the hose
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Posted By: ScottSmith_Harms
Re: what paint is used when stamping KV fuel rubber hose?? - 01/04/15 11:18 PM
Oh trust me, I've noticed! MOST reproduction hoses (even those stamped "correctly") vary a little (or in some cases A LOT) from original. Plenty of room for improvement in this category.
Posted By: bremotorsports
Re: what paint is used when stamping KV fuel rubber hose?? - 01/04/15 11:56 PM
I am already in process of laying the groundwork for properly reproducing the "KV" and "KV-Dash" hoses, in 1/4", 5/16, and 3/8 (3/8 in both standard and dash configuration). Nothing imminent at this time, but updates to follow as we get closer.
Bill Rolik
Posted By: RJS
Re: what paint is used when stamping KV fuel rubber hose?? - 01/05/15 12:05 AM
So at least 3 people responded to this post that seem to know but won't say what is used??? I thought we were here to help each other...
Ron
Posted By: ScottSmith_Harms
Re: what paint is used when stamping KV fuel rubber hose?? - 01/05/15 12:10 AM
I'm not one of them, I haven't stamped any. I will say this, from the product I've seen so far I wouldn'y use the same ink that the hoses out there now have anyway because it's FAR to easy to wipe off. Something more resilient is needed. There are some special inks out there made for stamping rubber that have a tougher grip and are resistant to some common oil based chemicals and cleaning products, it doesn't appear than anyone making KV hoses are using it. Most of the KV hoses on the market can be wiped clean with dry fingers and a little pressure.
Posted By: bremotorsports
Re: what paint is used when stamping KV fuel rubber hose?? - 01/05/15 02:05 AM
The ink IS the primary focus of my current research, and I am working with an outside company on this. If I am not satisfied with the results, the project will not be advanced. I do not anticipate any further updates for at least 30-45 days, while this issue is being investigated.
Bill Rolik
Posted By: gtx6970
Re: what paint is used when stamping KV fuel rubber hose?? - 01/05/15 03:37 AM
I use silk screeners ink.
I got mine thru a national chain called Sign O Rama
Stamps I had made at a local print shop,,,,,,, other than heater box stamps,,,they came from Rubber Stamp Champ
Posted By: mccannix
Re: what paint is used when stamping KV fuel rubber hose?? - 01/05/15 06:27 AM
Original KV stamp was actually quite dull as compared to any of the over bright ones out there today
Posted By: ScottSmith_Harms
Re: what paint is used when stamping KV fuel rubber hose?? - 01/05/15 03:31 PM
As were most of the other stampings on rubber and hoses of the day (not just white either, yellow, and red were sometimes used in various applications).
Posted By: 71redcuda
Re: what paint is used when stamping KV fuel rubber hose?? - 01/05/15 04:21 PM
Good enough for a poor mans resto!
Thanks for all the replies.
Nicklas
Posted By: mccannix
Re: what paint is used when stamping KV fuel rubber hose?? - 01/05/15 08:30 PM
Close-up of an NOS short one
