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TrophyJem

posted on 4/12/14 at 05:16 PM Reply With Quote
Painting plastic cam cover

Since upgrading my engine last year to a Duratec I've wanted to paint the horrible plastic cam cover.
So my question is what to paint it with? I'm assuming the plastic and heat brings up a few problems.
Any suggestions greatly appreciated.

Cheers

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loggyboy

posted on 4/12/14 at 05:21 PM Reply With Quote
I cant imagine it getting hot enough to need anything more than a good quality primer and top coat.

[Edited on 4-12-14 by loggyboy]





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43655

posted on 4/12/14 at 06:26 PM Reply With Quote
high temp paint?
But normal stuff should be fine, if the plastic lasts then decent paint should

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r1_pete

posted on 4/12/14 at 06:43 PM Reply With Quote
I used this with great results on my blacktop cover, it is supposed to permeate and effectively dye the plastic...

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Smoking Frog

posted on 4/12/14 at 07:16 PM Reply With Quote
I've used vht wrinkle finish rattle cans in the past to good effect.
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TrophyJem

posted on 5/12/14 at 07:34 AM Reply With Quote
Cheers for the replies, so probably nothing that clever required.
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Angel Acevedo

posted on 5/12/14 at 02:02 PM Reply With Quote
Some plastics require a product to improve adhesion.
In spanish "promotor de Adherencia" translated to adhesion promoter or enhancer.
Don't have any idea of the correct name for you guys.
HTH





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flak monkey

posted on 5/12/14 at 06:45 PM Reply With Quote
Doesn't need to be high temp at all. Clean it well, spray with etch primer and then whatever colour you fancy.

Alternatively you could use an aluminium cover from the early Duratecs.





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