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Old Dec 15, 2009 | 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by 1Sweet66



Always looking great Alan! [/QUOTE]

Alternator looks painted as does the gold iridite stuff, just might be the pic though
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Old Dec 15, 2009 | 03:58 PM
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Hi CL,
The wiper door actuator is painted.
The m/c cap is plated.
The alternator body is bead blasted.
GOOD EYE!!!
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Alan

PS: You're not as sarcastic as you used to be.... I kinda miss it!
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Old Dec 15, 2009 | 05:54 PM
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Does the paint you use need to be heat resistant like an engine paint, or does the engine bay not get that hot? This may seem like a stupid question, but I know nothing about cars, I'm learning it all as I go.

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Kev
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Old Dec 15, 2009 | 06:35 PM
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gents - very nice job on the engine bays...
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Old Dec 15, 2009 | 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by C3smallblock
Does the paint you use need to be heat resistant like an engine paint, or does the engine bay not get that hot? This may seem like a stupid question, but I know nothing about cars, I'm learning it all as I go.

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Kev
The way I've worked with the paint in my engine bay is the closer I get to the motor and exhaust the higher temp resistant paint I use.
I've also used duplicolor paints and really like it. Eastwoods radiator paint is really great also.
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