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Old 06-07-2012, 09:15 AM
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Icon2 valve cover paint question
iam looking to paint my valve cover gold but was wondering if i need a high temp spray paint or can i just use a good quality spray paint.

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Old 06-07-2012, 09:24 AM
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I used good quality spray paint then a high temp clear and baked it in the oven
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Old 06-07-2012, 09:28 AM
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Use high temp spray. Did mine 6 months ago and no peeling.
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Old 06-07-2012, 09:30 AM
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Get something with epoxy in it if possible.
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If you dont use high heat paint its gonna peel or bubble up until that high temp clear coat
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High heat paint will last a lot longer.
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