Is clearcoating Aluminium a good Idea???
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Originally Posted by JCAIRE2
In the machine shop we used Krylon off the shelf rattle can clear on cast aluminum. Will take 5 or six good coats to get into all the little cast dimples.
Krylon is all I used on my intake, plenum and runners and it's still looking good after 3 years.
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From: CALGARY ab
Originally Posted by Midnight 85
Krylon is all I used on my intake, plenum and runners and it's still looking good after 3 years.thnks
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Yes, indeed - the Eastwood high gloss clear powdercoat works beautifully on intake manifolds, valve covers, etc. It does not darken the aluminum at all and will last for years. As to clearcoat, there is no reason that should not work either. Intakes and valve covers are low temp applications. But I would expect either powdercoat or clearcoat to burn off of any hi temp surface like heads in the areas near the exhaust manifolds. Powdercoating blocks also works quite well.
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Originally Posted by jackslt4
Yes, indeed - the Eastwood high gloss clear powdercoat works beautifully on intake manifolds, valve covers, etc. It does not darken the aluminum at all and will last for years. As to clearcoat, there is no reason that should not work either. Intakes and valve covers are low temp applications. But I would expect either powdercoat or clearcoat to burn off of any hi temp surface like heads in the areas near the exhaust manifolds. Powdercoating blocks also works quite well.
I Wish not to powder coat
anyone with a product discription??????
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From: CALGARY ab
Originally Posted by korvette4u
the question is: what ClearCoat product can be used to PAINT ALUMINIUM????? OTHER THEN Krylon
I Wish not to powder coat
anyone with a product discription??????
I Wish not to powder coat
anyone with a product discription??????
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Use any clearcoat - Martin Senour, DuPont, etc. They're all the same stuff. Make sure the part is clean and then follow directions. But be careful. These products contain isocyanates and can do some serious damage to you. Wear a respirator, paint suit, rubber gloves.
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From: CALGARY ab
Originally Posted by jackslt4
Use any clearcoat - Martin Senour, DuPont, etc. They're all the same stuff. Make sure the part is clean and then follow directions. But be careful. These products contain isocyanates and can do some serious damage to you. Wear a respirator, paint suit, rubber gloves.
thanks
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The best product like that I've used is POR-15-They have a couple of clears, one that yellows (careful). I haven't checked with them in awhile, but they used to make one called glisten, I believe-Looks a mile deep! Their product dries rock hard and looks great!
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Originally Posted by cuisinartvette
The best product like that I've used is POR-15-They have a couple of clears, one that yellows (careful). I haven't checked with them in awhile, but they used to make one called glisten, I believe-Looks a mile deep! Their product dries rock hard and looks great!
RITE ON
that the kinda answer i was looking for....i gonna start painting with the "OMINI-SV" 2 part Clear"...it has its own harder and does dry clear...about three coats...i will posts pics later tonite...BTW: Thank you!!
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From: CALGARY ab
Originally Posted by Bilyk
has anyone tried duplicolor clean engine enamel?
BTW: thanks , PS: pic later tonite
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POWDER COAT THEM!!!!!!
it will last longer and resist the weather and high temps.
I can coat them!!!!
I have freaking awesome deals! I also do ceramic coating and eep cryogenic processing
please email me or pm me
Slimshaby@mindspring.com
it will last longer and resist the weather and high temps.
I can coat them!!!!
I have freaking awesome deals! I also do ceramic coating and eep cryogenic processing
please email me or pm me
Slimshaby@mindspring.com
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From: CALGARY ab
Originally Posted by redbullapril23
POWDER COAT THEM!!!!!!
it will last longer and resist the weather and high temps.
I can coat them!!!!
I have freaking awesome deals! I also do ceramic coating and eep cryogenic processing
please email me or pm me
Slimshaby@mindspring.com
it will last longer and resist the weather and high temps.
I can coat them!!!!
I have freaking awesome deals! I also do ceramic coating and eep cryogenic processing
please email me or pm me
Slimshaby@mindspring.com
...I am thinking...... 
.......uhm uhm....... .......... "NO".....and thats my final answer!
