Painted Header Cover
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Painted Header Cover
Didn't see a thread for painted parts, this may not belong here, but I just wanted to post these in it helps someone decide if they want to do it.
Used VHT engine burnt copper paint. 3 coats about 15 minute intervals. I did not use clear coat on this piece.
Unpainted, One coat wet, two coats wet, three coats wet, and three coats dry.
Used VHT engine burnt copper paint. 3 coats about 15 minute intervals. I did not use clear coat on this piece.
Unpainted, One coat wet, two coats wet, three coats wet, and three coats dry.
#12
yeh im not sure what that white stuff is..but i hear white is right, so i dont bother it too much.. Thanks, not exactly done yet...i'm gonna mask off the hand burn on the top and go over it with a black to make it stick out a lil.
Practicing painting technique before i start using my HVLP paint guns
Practicing painting technique before i start using my HVLP paint guns
#13
So Just as an update. To anyone thinking about this I highly recommend doing a few layers of Clear Coat. I originally thought it would create more problems than it would solve but without it the paint started peeling, not fun. Redid it and clear coated it heavily
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#20
So, Just to clear things up. You are not chipping yet? Mine chipped horribly, I had to get it sandblasted it was so bad. I think I may try again. 3 Coats Paint, 3 Coats Clear? Any last minute tips?
The good news is that since mine is sandblasted, it's already rough and I don't have to sand...just degrease it.
The good news is that since mine is sandblasted, it's already rough and I don't have to sand...just degrease it.