Question about painting engine covers
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Question about painting engine covers
Well, i painted them with the duplicolor high heat paint, but it rubs off whenever i touch it. Its been over a few weeks and it still does it. I think its because i didnt prime it. What are you supposed to prime the engine covers with, and also is sanding needed? I dont get how everyone got their engine covers so shiny like it had a clear coat on it....
Oh yea, does anyone know how to get the paint I added onto my covers off? I didnt do anything but wash the plastic before applying, so hopefully it will be easy.
Oh yea, does anyone know how to get the paint I added onto my covers off? I didnt do anything but wash the plastic before applying, so hopefully it will be easy.
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Originally posted by NY 350Z
how do you guys paint the engine cover and not get it on the nissan emblem...does it come off?
how do you guys paint the engine cover and not get it on the nissan emblem...does it come off?
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Originally posted by NY 350Z
how do you guys paint the engine cover and not get it on the nissan emblem...does it come off?
how do you guys paint the engine cover and not get it on the nissan emblem...does it come off?
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i saw that bulldog stuff but didnt get it. so far i have 2 coats of primer, and 1 coat of the paint. im going to put 3 coats of the paint and then 2 coats of the clear coat...sound good?
i did my battery and fluid covers a couple months ago using the same method and it still looks great. we'll see how it goes.
i did my battery and fluid covers a couple months ago using the same method and it still looks great. we'll see how it goes.
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Most high heat paint requires that the paint be "baked on" so the reason may be be that it is the improper paint for this task. Check the can's directions and see if this is the case.