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Glyptal?

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I did a search across all the forums assuming this product had been discussed ad nauseam. But, zero results! Has anybody used this product? Ay good/bad experiences?
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What is it? Not familiar with it.
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I always understood it to be a "paint" product. Old technology, which is like epoxy paint. Glyptal was the red primer used on Naval ships to reduce corrosion," Hull Primer".
The idea of the product was to seal pores in the metal surface to separate the metal from salt, etc. Today it is still around but not a readily available product. Its current clone replacement is the POR15 product, which is of a new chemical base/technology.
In years past , it was stated that engine builders would coat the inside surfaces of a fresh cleaned block to seal the open pores, and reduce oil sweating, plus the thought was that the oil would shead off and return to the crankcase oil pan quicker, (like waxing a car).
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I've heard about it in reference to coating the inside of the engines to improve oil flow like was mentioned above. Never used it.
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I've used it, is a smooth shiny finish.
As mentioned, seenused inside engine to improve oil flow, as it is smoother on rough internal castings.
Its main use now is usually on large electric industrial motors, use it at my work here.
Not sure why anyone would use it fir anything but now, as there's better, modern products out now for more specific
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It is intended for use on exposed electrical components. to insulated the hot wires and solder joints.
it is old school and not used much in the industry, heat shrink and RTV provide better insulation.
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My hot rod buddy whom does all my engine work does the valley under the intake manifold and all the rough cast iron inner surfaces with it presumably keeps the oil flowing back to the pan faster and keeps it cleaner. Maybe just a old mechanic's idea but the oil does seem to stay cleaner, it can be found at electrical supply houses cost is around 45.00 Canadian or 25.00-30.00 US for a quart. He has used it for years on his 11 second S.S cars.
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For what's it worth, I used it years ago to seal small leaks in threaded vacuum fittings and electrical feed-throughs. With the system under vacuum, a small amount could be applied to the leak where it would be pulled into the space by the vacuum. Sometime it worked and sometime it didn't. Thankfully, technology has progressed to the point where these kind of leaks are no longer an issue.
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Thank you for the comments. I came across the product in Eastwood's catalog. A quart is $45.00. I wondered if it is worth it.
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