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tomtom72 · 12-11-2010

I used the rattle cans from LPE, but Duplicolor has the same stuff cheaper. I painted my plenum & I/H's back in October 05 and the stuff hasn't faded, cracked, flaked or done any thing unwanted. The plenum has been off a coupla times since also, and no flaking at the bolt holes either.

I used a low VOC aircraft paint remover, for use on thin aluminum so I guess it's not too caustic? Any way, scotch bright pads & small brass bristle brushes to help the remover, a wash down & dry and then a high heat primer & then the paint. Just don't make the mistake I made with the clear top coat....wait a few days for the color coat to dry. I was pressed for time and only waited about 10 hours....bad decision!

JMHO

Tom

12-11-2010	#11
tomtom72 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL USA Posts: 4,609	Re: Refinishing the LT5 top end, info needed. I used the rattle cans from LPE, but Duplicolor has the same stuff cheaper. I painted my plenum & I/H's back in October 05 and the stuff hasn't faded, cracked, flaked or done any thing unwanted. The plenum has been off a coupla times since also, and no flaking at the bolt holes either. I used a low VOC aircraft paint remover, for use on thin aluminum so I guess it's not too caustic? Any way, scotch bright pads & small brass bristle brushes to help the remover, a wash down & dry and then a high heat primer & then the paint. Just don't make the mistake I made with the clear top coat....wait a few days for the color coat to dry. I was pressed for time and only waited about 10 hours....bad decision! JMHO Tom __________________ 1990 ZR-1, Black/grey, #2233, stock. ZR-1 Net Reg Founding Member #316 & NCM member