Engine Covers - Just Finished Painting

SouthArk370Z · 12-17-2012, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Trilitheum

... The red caliper paint was viscous enough that it wouldn't run over the edge if applied carefully with a fine brush (~3 mm) with a steady hand.
... rubbing the edge gently with a toothpick took care of that when the paint was partially cured but still soft. Placed it in the oven at 75 C (~167 F) for 25 min and the surface came out nice and smooth on the lettering.

Great! Thanks for the tips. I just want to do the battery and brake covers. If that turns out OK, I may try doing the V6.

I have some Solid Red paint left over from some body work. Do you think that would work? I'm hoping that there is nothing special about caliper paint for this job and it's just what you had laying around.

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