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Old 08-18-2010   #3
Paul Workman
 
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Default Re: Refinishing the LT5 top end, info needed.

Marc H no longer powder coats because "PC tends to be brittle and it will often crack and slough off around the bolts." He paints his.

I painted mine. I simply wet sanded mine down then used a filler primer and more sanding to level and smooth before applying the finish coats: a high-temp silver wheel paint and high temp clear coats. It doesn't crack, apparently.

As for yellowing, Marc had problems with some powder coats that did turn yellow (more golden - almost looks like it was on purpose!). However, there are high-temp clear powder coats available where that shouldn't be a problem.

The wheel paint really contrasts with the old faded green-grey of my stock 90 in this photo - to give you an I-dear.



An unusual shot...



Another look at the color...



Then you could always just polish it like Keith Moudy did...



Lotza options!

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