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Old Sep 16, 2004 | 12:31 PM
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Default short and sweet, what paint to use....

I know. I know, but I never found just a topic talking about what kind of paint to paint the IC and IC piping........Im thinking hi temp, flat black, spray paint, or should I just use regular old flat black paint?


short and sweet......thanks
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Old Sep 16, 2004 | 12:50 PM
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why paint the piping and keep the air inside heated?
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Old Sep 16, 2004 | 12:59 PM
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Default Re: short and sweet, what paint to use.... (h22a193)

regular spray paint (Krylon or Plasticoat are good) or autobody paint is perfect. The pipes don't really get hot so high temp paint is a waste and it doesnt look nearly as good.
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Old Sep 16, 2004 | 01:39 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Boostage &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">why paint the piping and keep the air inside heated?</TD></TR></TABLE>

thats a horrible assumption. learn heat transfer and then you can comment.................

either way, i painted mine with high temp, spray paint, looks pretty nice
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Old Sep 16, 2004 | 01:47 PM
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Default Re: short and sweet, what paint to use.... (Burke)

Do most of yall have problems with the paint chipping?Ttsmy concern with just painting them. I've been looking into powder coating mine when its time.
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Old Sep 17, 2004 | 08:22 AM
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good input....I guess regular old ....flat black will do
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Old Sep 17, 2004 | 08:34 AM
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I painted mine with some bumper black I had laying around the house.
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