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11-07-2005, 05:58 PM
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k...ummm does tower paint have clear coat in a can for sale? the paint place i went to said that the clear coat requires a catalystic thats extra and has to be added in right before you spray. Will one can cover the engine covers, center console and HVAC? Did you guys use plastic adhension promotor? Did you guys sand inbetween coats? Whats the difference between enamel and lacquer paint?
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11-07-2005, 06:34 PM
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The difference between enamel and lacquer is only that enamel doesn't require a polishing to obtain a shine. The catch is that enamel paint is a lacquer paint. It's a confusing term really.
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11-08-2005, 09:14 AM
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Ok, feeling bold last night, I tooks the silver sharpie advice and had a go at mine. Still not sure I'm up to coloring the logo, but I'm happy with the way this turned out.
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11-08-2005, 02:47 PM
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11-08-2005, 03:15 PM
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Can you get a close up picture of it? I might want to perform some touchup.
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11-08-2005, 06:44 PM
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11-08-2005, 07:14 PM
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No more cone damage!
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You need to touch up the paint pen tracing about once every six months to keep it looking good. No biggie.
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12-04-2005, 10:39 PM
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I just left the spark plug cover alone... except for the SILVER SHARPIE outline!
 I like how this matches the valve cover better. Looks like stock "should have been" Brake calipers and shift knob next...
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12-05-2005, 09:16 AM
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Before spraying the covers with the Krylon Fusion spray
paint, is any other prep of the surface required to get good, clean adhesion of the paint? Also. Do you then use the pen type applicator (say in silver) directly over the 'now' black painted lettering and logo? |
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12-05-2005, 12:37 PM
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I painted right over the krylon, as that acted as a primer for the lettering and the logo (which I painted recently)... The heat of the engine has pretty much baked the finish in place and it's holding up as if it were day 1.
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12-05-2005, 07:14 PM
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(for plastic) Black Gloss Spray Paint for the covers, an acrylic paint set from 'Oakridge Hobbies' that has the silver color I'll need for the lettering, as well as the yellow and green I'll need for the emblem. Then went to Auto Barn for a spray can of their Dupli Color Auto Spray Clear Coat which I'll use to cover everything when I'm through. |
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12-05-2005, 08:13 PM
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12-05-2005, 08:17 PM
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12-06-2005, 03:49 AM
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No more cone damage!
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I didn't sand at all on the engine covers, used Crylon Fusion for the logo, but BRP paint in a can for the covers and they look just as good as day one. That was a year ago now.
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