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Old 04-15-14, 05:54 PM
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housing and iron painting?
Hi I just bought some 550°f vht paint so I can paint housings and irons before engine is built so my question is how hot does the outside of a 13b get is the normal temp higher then 550°f.
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You will be fine with that paint, make sure to wipe down the parts with acetone before painting.
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Try and keep paint away from the exhaust ports unless you like smoke and burnt paint smell every time you run your engine, at least for a couple of days anyway.
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Ok thanks for the info just one more question, I can not find high temp primer were I live so do you think I can go primer less or should I just order some high temp primer from online.
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You can go without the primer.
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the outside shell of the engine rarely goes much higher than 200F, some areas are hotter like near the exhaust.
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Ok thanks for all the info but is there any problems with going primer less.
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Ok thanks for all the info but is there any problems with going primer less.
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No, you don't need primer just clean the parts good and you'll be fine!
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Ok great I just ran parts through parts washer so paint should stick pretty well.
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Spray them with brake cleaner before painting.
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Thanks for the help guys, here is results.
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