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Will a light coat of paint affect the ability of an LT1 PCM to shed heat? Any other concerns with painting it?
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I really don't like to do anything to the PCM. You might be spraying something that gets in. Also, as mentioned, you may change the heat dissipation properties. I don't like to do anything to the PCM if I can help it.
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Makes sense. I'll just do my best to clean it up gently with a wire brush.
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^^^id leave it unpainted
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Originally Posted by John Dirks Jr
Makes sense. I'll just do my best to clean it up gently with a wire brush.
VERY gently
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