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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 04:44 PM
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I'M cleaning my engine pieces what paint do you suggest?
Old Apr 22, 2009 | 07:13 AM
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Originally Posted by g.l.audio' post='920702' date='Apr 19 2009, 01:44 PM
I'M cleaning my engine pieces what paint do you suggest?
i used car paint...
Old Apr 23, 2009 | 09:16 PM
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High heat engine paints. You can get them nearly anywhere
Old Apr 24, 2009 | 04:17 PM
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I used some left over brake caliper paint. It's also high heat and adhered pretty well.
Old May 6, 2009 | 08:04 AM
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powder coat them
Old May 6, 2009 | 08:05 AM
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leave em alone.. just clean em
Old May 6, 2009 | 09:11 AM
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^In all honesty this is true...you won't see the irons once all the longblock stuff is re-installed.

Mine were starting to show a little surface rust where the factory finish (of sorts) used to be. So I painted mine using a couple of throw-away housings a friend had. If you go that route, be sure to razorblade any paint from the mating surfaces.
Old May 13, 2009 | 01:26 AM
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I also used car paint, its been run now for about 45 mins and seems to be staying on so far ! LOL
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