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

[BlackZR1]

Great demo Phil.
I'll save this for when the time comes...

[Corvette95]

Got everything back from the powder coaters today, looks good. Going to do the letters tomorrow. Does the Model Master enamel paint hold up well over time? Think mineral spirits is ok for the fresh powder coat? Thanks!

Originally Posted by Jagdpanzer

Here is how I do the plenum and cam cover lettering using filling method

For demonstration purposes I’m using junk cam cover I had laying around.

First be sure the paint or powder coating is fully cured before proceeding.


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Model Master enamel paint and small paint brush from the local hobby store.

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Filling in the recessed lettering with paint.

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Let the lettering paint set up for several hours.

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Shop paper towel and backing board

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Wetted down with mineral spirits

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Rub over lettering area to remove excess paint



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[Mystic ZR-1]

Mineral spirits is probably OK...
That's what I used, "your mileage may vary",
Try an out of site spot 1st..
You don't have to go nuts with the mineral spirits, just dampen the cloth.

[Jagdpanzer]

The last time I did it the plenum and cam covers just came back from the PC shop. The Model Master paint seems to be holding up well. But don’t be afraid to use a paint you are more familiar with.


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[Corvette95]

Went with Phil's method. Worked out very well on the powder coat. Thanks !

[BlackZR1]

Letters and PC finish came out great!