codypka
Veteran CEG'er
I'll be receiving a front strut brace courtesy of dTour that needs to be repainted. Is there any specific method I should use in repainting it? and what type of paint should I use on it (rattle can)?
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Painting front strut brace
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IRingTwyce
I ROCK at bumper cars!
Semi-gloss interior latex.
You might want to go with a high-temp paint, since you're right there over the engine.
You might want to go with a high-temp paint, since you're right there over the engine.
codypka
Veteran CEG'er
Semi-gloss interior latex.
You might want to go with a high-temp paint, since you're right there over the engine.
so basically just use engine paint? like the kind you would use to paint your UIM?
IRingTwyce
I ROCK at bumper cars!
Personally, I would. At the very least I'd use a high-temp primer. Then either regular paint or high-temp over the primer.
no need for high temp paint. I just picked up a can of t-red, scuffed up and painted. been fine for years.
BigC
CEG'er
I would use high-temp paint, but Brapple is right- it's not necessary. I would use it because there are still a variety of colors to choose from and most importantly because most engine paints contain ceramic which makes them harder and more durable, which is important if you see yourself under the hood of your car with tools. But, with care, all is well. My IMRC cover is finished with basic enamel and its held up for like 4 years without a chip or scratch.
akaschneider
CEG'er
I could pc it for ya.
frenchblueC2
amusé par les flatulences
I'd get it powdercoated
akaschneider
CEG'er
One oven is big enough to fit a car in. Did it a couple of months ago for a guy.
PHilly
Hard-core CEG'er
I didn't use high temp on my UIM or valve covers. It's been fine. Use regular paint. Just put a nice multi layer clear coat on it for durability. Or better yet use a single stage paint like Imron by dupont. It will come out glossy without a clear coat and hold up well.
todras
Pretty fly for a white guy *cowbell*
Powdercoat. Have Blu Fuz do it.
Smalls
Addicted CEG'er
he cant do stuff that big
todras
Pretty fly for a white guy *cowbell*
A strut tower brace? Why not? Breaks down into 4 pieces.
PHilly
Hard-core CEG'er
The longer passenger side piece is still too big for Joe's EZ bake oven.
akaschneider
CEG'er
Adam waves his hands in the air i can pc it for ya. We pc fuel tanks and other large items......
We have high gloss black, red barron red, yellow, couple greens, silver, white, ummmmmmm a semi-gloss black.....
We have high gloss black, red barron red, yellow, couple greens, silver, white, ummmmmmm a semi-gloss black.....
I may end up sening you some stuff sooner or later myself man.Adam waves his hands in the air i can pc it for ya. We pc fuel tanks and other large items......
We have high gloss black, red barron red, yellow, couple greens, silver, white, ummmmmmm a semi-gloss black.....
akaschneider
CEG'er
that tank is about 7 feet long and heavy as . Adn we have a 5 stage wash and dry system. I have painted lmost anything you can think of. A few weeks back a guy had me paint his motor cycle frame. A little off the topic but anyone have suggestions to help me out....see post......:crazy:
. Adn we have a 5 stage wash and dry system. I have painted lmost anything you can think of. A few weeks back a guy had me paint his motor cycle frame. A little off the topic but anyone have suggestions to help me out....see post......:crazy: