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Repainting Cooling 'Fins'

Started by eddohawk, February 24, 2011, 06:46:07 PM

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eddohawk

February 24, 2011, 06:46:07 PM
Hi there

The paint on my FJ's cylinder head cooling fins is cracking/peeling off and in need of a repaint. I'm thinking a light sand with wet and dry and then using a heat resistant engine paint without an undercoat. I would like to try and get the color/appearance as close as possible to factory original so should I use a gloss paint or semi gloss?

Regards

Mark

racerman_27410

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February 24, 2011, 09:51:50 PM
Calvin re did his with gloss and i think it turned out nice.

i believe he used enamel paint but i'm not sure.... i know the finish has held up real nice over the past 8-9 years i've known him.


I'll see if i can get some more information for you.

KOokaloo!

SlowOldGuy

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February 25, 2011, 05:55:53 PM
High Heat gloss black works well and looks good

DavidR.

RichBaker

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February 25, 2011, 05:57:18 PM
I'd use a soda blaster to clean the old stuff off, sanding between fins'd be a bitch.....   :crazy:
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Racincc84

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February 25, 2011, 06:50:25 PM
I ended up using some high temperature stove/BBQ paint I found at home depot.  Held up well for the most part. Making sure you've got a good surface to paint is key.  I made a soda blaster from some instructions I found to strip the paint. It worked ok i'm sure a store bought one would have done better. Soda
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