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JohnWPB
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MAY 02, 09:09 PM
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I did this with a quart of black lacquer Rustoleum Gloss Black paint from the Home Depot. I mixed a tiny bit of lacquer thinner into it so it would spray easier through my paint gun. I laid it on pretty heavy. I did not use a top coat of clear. This is the way it dried. I was quite happy with just how glossy it is!
 [This message has been edited by JohnWPB (edited 05-02-2017).]
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Patrick
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MAY 03, 12:56 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by fierofool:
Patrick and I graduated from the same 'done that' class.
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When I tried to spray the black satin paint I used on the bare aluminum, the paint just bubbled up. I had to use primer. Should've "done that" the first time! 
The paint on the whole car is terrible (so I wasn't trying to do a perfecto job), but I was happy enough with the way the vents eventually turned out.
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Spadesluck
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MAY 03, 03:36 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by fierofool:
When refinishing aluminum, like intakes and valve covers, this is my 8 Step process. Very resiliant.
1. Strip the old finish.
2. Degrease well and rinse thoroughly.
3. Wash with white vinegar, rinse and dry thoroughly.
4. Spray with Zinc Phosphate primer (used on aircraft) and sun dry for 1 day. Will still be a little soft.
5. Spray with high temp engine paint and sun dry for 1 day.
6. Send the spouse shopping.
7. Preheat oven to 250 and bake on center rack for 30 minutes.
8. Deny the house smells strange. |
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I have read some funny things, but this did make me chuckle to myself. 
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TXGOOD
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MAY 03, 07:46 AM
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I was just going to get mine powdercoated.
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Kevin87FieroGT
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MAY 03, 08:44 AM
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SEM black satin trim paint works well. Has the stock look and blends well with the rest of the cars trim. Done with Dow pad (fine) prep and mineral spirits wash. [This message has been edited by Kevin87FieroGT (edited 05-03-2017).]
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MAY 03, 08:59 AM
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No high heat paint, or engine paint required.
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rogergarrison
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MAY 03, 10:41 AM
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Zinc Chromate primer is recommended. I just paint them with Krylon or Rustoleum Satin Black spray can.
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fierosound
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MAY 03, 11:29 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by Kevin87FieroGT:
SEM black satin trim paint works well. Has the stock look and blends well with the rest of the cars trim. Done with Dow pad (fine) prep and mineral spirits wash.
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I think the SEM paint is also self-priming (no separate primer coat needed)------------------
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USMUCL
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MAY 03, 12:21 PM
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The original color from the factory for these vents was SATIN black, right? As opposed to gloss black . . .
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fierofool
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MAY 03, 01:39 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by rogergarrison:
Zinc Chromate primer is recommended. I just paint them with Krylon or Rustoleum Satin Black spray can. |
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I never tried the chromate. I use Seymour zinc phosphate green primer for bare metal and wood. Personally I would powdercoat grills. Let someone else do the hard work of stripping the nooks and crannies. I don't have the patience.
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