Painting letters on plenum and cam covers and cleaning metal lines advice wanted

[Mystic ZR-1]

Originally Posted by 32valvZ

I simply use Hi Temp Engine paint. Spray a little in the cap of the can, grab a small brush and paint the letters/numbers. I find it helps to actually get a good amount on the brush and kind of pool the paint up a little in the recesses. Whatever paint happens to go "outside the lines", just lightly wet a rag with mineral spirits and wrap the rag tightly around your finger. Just wipe right over each letter/number and it comes out perfect. The whole operation takes maybe 15 minutes...

I sprayed mine. Came out great! Just mask all around the lettering to avoid how much overspray you have to wipe off. Didn’t go crazy trying to mask each letter. I used a paper towel dampened in mineral spirits while the paint was still tacky, not wet. Anything stronger might not be good... check it on an unseen spot 1st.
Much easier than trying to freehand with a brush etc.