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i just wanted to know what kind of paint to use? i have some high heat paint 1200degrees that i used to paint my brake callipers... will that do the job? and did you guys paint the top and bottom of the plastics or just the top part which is the one visible?


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Yeah that'll work fine. I'm gunna paint both sides, but you could prolly get away with just the top.

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yup, 1200 degree paint is what most people use (including isaac) thumbsup

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Originally Posted by sPeEd4tHeNeEd
yup, 1200 degree paint is what most people use (including isaac) thumbsup
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the 1200 degree will do fine...but dont forget to clear coat or you'll end up doing it again in two months. When i did mine i just did the top and sides. a bit got on the bottom. you can see a pic in my profile or at my car domain site [cardomain.com] .

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if you havn't found this already, here is the install guide for how to paint your engine plastics: ecelica.com: how to paint engine plastics thumbsup

credit isaac for the post.

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Originally Posted by spaztikid
the 1200 degree will do fine...but dont forget to clear coat or you'll end up doing it again in two months. When i did mine i just did the top and sides. a bit got on the bottom. you can see a pic in my profile or at my car domain site [cardomain.com] .

what does the clear coat can look like? thanks


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