Painted Coolant tank
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Painted Coolant tank
Getting ready to have coolant tank, fuse box cover, washer tank and fuel rails painted and looking for advice. Has anyone painted the entire tank? I know the vendors sell the top cover leaving the bottom clear. Is there a reason for this besides not being able to see the antifreeze level? Also do most paint the top **** on the fuse box cover? The snap on lid for washer? Pros and cons and pictures welcome. Thanks, Shooter 
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I would only paint the top of the reservoirs for the reason you mention - being able to see the fluid levels. The painted fuse box cover I had had the **** painted also but the washer cap was not painted.
Here's pics of what mine looked like:
Here's pics of what mine looked like:
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It's easy to do, but it can be time consuming, depending on what look you want. First word of caution, take your time. I painted mine and have not regreted it at all and saved a ton of money. They look as good today as when I first painted them.
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Before you prime or paint...use a paint adhesive (ex..Bulldog)
By lots of various grades of wet/dry sandpaper
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Before you prime or paint...use a paint adhesive (ex..Bulldog)
By lots of various grades of wet/dry sandpaper
Good Luck
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