Black screws.

[Hilts]

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 

 

[caffeinator]

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.

 

[Hilts]

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?

 

[Paul Birkeland]

The washers should be left bare.

 

[Hilts]

The washers should be left bare.

Cheers Paul.

 

[Jameson]

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.

 

[Doc B]

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.

 

[EricS]

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.