Anyone use High Temp Clear Paint??
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Melting Slicks
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Anyone use High Temp Clear Paint??
Was in Advance Auto the other night and I see Plasticote makes a high temp clear....anyone use it or try it? Does it stay clear and hold up? Turn yellow? Thinking of clear coating an aluminum intake, heads water pump etc
ALSO I see Eastwood has a high temp clear and a Crystal Clear for other parts like wheels, trim etc. Regards
Mark
ALSO I see Eastwood has a high temp clear and a Crystal Clear for other parts like wheels, trim etc. Regards
Mark
Melting Slicks
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I use the Dupli-Color clear on parts that are painted Chevy engine orange,..looks good, extra measure of protection. I've never liked the look of spray coatings over aluminum engine parts. Chevy didn't either.
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Melting Slicks
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Good Idea Dark Blue 454, to clear coat over the orange! Smoother less porus surface should be easy to keep clean.
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Use PPG, Dupont or House of Kolor automotive clear. House of color is better but neither will yellow.
The junk you buy in the can is cheap cheap cheap. The automotive stuff is catalyzed and impervious to gas oil and even brake fluid. I paint my Master clyinder years ago and it looks like new...
The junk you buy in the can is cheap cheap cheap. The automotive stuff is catalyzed and impervious to gas oil and even brake fluid. I paint my Master clyinder years ago and it looks like new...
Le Mans Master
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Originally Posted by 427V8
Use PPG, Dupont or House of Kolor automotive clear. House of color is better but neither will yellow.
The junk you buy in the can is cheap cheap cheap. The automotive stuff is catalyzed and impervious to gas oil and even brake fluid. I paint my Master clyinder years ago and it looks like new...
The junk you buy in the can is cheap cheap cheap. The automotive stuff is catalyzed and impervious to gas oil and even brake fluid. I paint my Master clyinder years ago and it looks like new...
The professional paints are also very expensive. This might be the deal breaker.
Anyhow... did you try those catalyzed paints on an intake?
Did they yellow or burn off at the crossover passage?
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So.... your heat riser/crossover passage is functional (not blocked off or disconnected, hot exhaust gas passing through it) and the paint did not burn off?
I'm impressed-
Specifically which brand did you use?
I need to try some.
PS- Nice headlights.
I'm impressed-
Specifically which brand did you use?
I need to try some.
PS- Nice headlights.
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Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by mbeeman350
Was in Advance Auto the other night and I see Plasticote makes a high temp clear....anyone use it or try it? Does it stay clear and hold up? Turn yellow? Thinking of clear coating an aluminum intake, heads water pump etc
ALSO I see Eastwood has a high temp clear and a Crystal Clear for other parts like wheels, trim etc. Regards Mark
ALSO I see Eastwood has a high temp clear and a Crystal Clear for other parts like wheels, trim etc. Regards
Mark
Melting Slicks
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I sand blasted aluminum parts and used 2 coats of clear. No paint. Looked good. After a year they started rusting 
. So I blasted again, then painted with aluminum paint, then cleared. Still looks great 2 years later, but I would have rather had it with no paint and just clear...
. So I blasted again, then painted with aluminum paint, then cleared. Still looks great 2 years later, but I would have rather had it with no paint and just clear...
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Originally Posted by 427V8
Use PPG, Dupont or House of Kolor automotive clear. House of color is better but neither will yellow.
thanks
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Anything, and I mean anything I have ever tried to clear with various brands of clear coat looked like crap, will never even try again 
Le Mans Master
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Originally Posted by mbeeman350
427V8 who sells this type of paint? and is is in a rattle can or bulk?
thanks
thanks
The paints are "catalyzed"... meaning, you must add the catalyst as a separate item to spray them. You need proper equipment, including the correct OSHA approved respirator to apply these paints... they can kill you... they are dangerous.
They do not come in a spray bomb, as they are "true" catalyzed paints.
The manufacturers used to provide an abundance of information so that anyone could purchase & use these materials. Now, if you want information, you have to go through one of their suppliers or a bodyshop. They're making it pretty tough for the DIY folks.
