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Old May 14, 2008 | 08:20 PM
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I'm looking to paint my fuel rail covers. Are there any tips and tricks to getting these painted? Those who have painted thiers, what type of paint did you use and have you had any issues with it peeling, fading, ect. thanks...
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Old May 14, 2008 | 08:26 PM
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I would be interested to see some responses to this as well.
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I've never used it but some people claim that the krylon fushion rattle can paint for plastic holds up pretty good. You could also put some adhesion promoter / flex agent up under it to help it hold good.
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I used VHT, I primed and sanded first.
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