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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 08:44 PM
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hey guys im going to be getting an ls6 intake for my car and i want to paint it body color with the duplicolor paint and clear but i need to know if it will hold up to the engine heat.
i usualy use 3-4 coats of color and 4-5 coats of clear.
i was thinking i could use the engine 500f clear that duplicolor makes but i dont know if it would work with the paint im useing(the small duplicolor cans)
let me knwo what ya guys got and thanks.
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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 08:58 PM
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yes, just use good automotive stuff please.
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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 10:05 PM
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I use single stage enamel with good success. I have heard the clear yellows.....
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 03:11 AM
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i will be useing good products.
i can get a really good result with the duplicolor stuff it will look like i used a paint gun.
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 10:50 AM
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I painted mine with our automotive paint and clear and I've had no problems.
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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 01:25 PM
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i used duplicolor no problems here even did the valve covers no pealing or yellowing
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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 01:49 PM
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im gunna try this iv been wanting to for a long time!
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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 03:31 PM
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ive done this on intakes and engine blocks using either RM Standox or Spies and Hekker. everything holds up extremely well.
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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 05:48 PM
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heat wise its fine, just use good paint and clear. i do valvecovers and intakes all the time and nothing ever happens. just don't hit it with a hammer, chisel or take a chainsaw to it and its going to be fine
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