Those w/Painted intakes step inside...
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Those w/Painted intakes step inside...
Just trying to tape it up so my buddy can paint it. The 3M green tape isn't sticking, must be too much oil in the plastic. Wondering what everyone used and if any special procedures were done for prep.
Thanks! Mike
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Simple Green works wonders for degreasing an engine bay. I also use it to get spots out of my floor mats. It is a miracle product for automotive detailing.
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I would definately sand with 400 or 600 grit sandpaper before painting anything. If you don't prep properly it wont stick, so if you going to do it, do it right. I have seen a couple of post about this in the past.
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The tape not sticking just saved your *** from a bad paint job. Thank your tape, and then degrease the intake as stated by the others. Have your painter hit it with some of that liquid solvent-like plastic primer/cleaner first to prepare it for regular primer and paint. He should know what it is if he's worth his salt as a painter.
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Simple Green works wonders for degreasing an engine bay. I also use it to get spots out of my floor mats. It is a miracle product for automotive detailing.
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