ideas for how to prep valve cover for paint
03-21-2011, 01:55 PM
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Clean it thoroughly with acytone and then use a red scotchbright pad to scuff up the surface well. U wanna give the paint a good surface to grab to. Then blow it off and wipe it down lightly with acytone and when its dry paint away. Yes use high temp primer and if u wanna really nice job sand the primer with 1500 grit and also wet sand the clear coat. It'll be nice and shiny.
03-21-2011, 02:04 PM
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will a scotch brite pad rough it up enough? and with all the curves and stuff on it wont that take forever? i googled it and they reccomended and acid ethching primer...what do ya think?
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Yeah u would have 2 buff it. The red pad will work just fine. Its ur choice. If u wanna do it quick just clean and spray. If u wanna really nice professional look u gotta put in the work.
03-21-2011, 02:15 PM
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He nailed it up top. If it was me though i would pressure wash it to get all the nooks and cranies cleaned, then clean it with acetone, alcohol or some kind of surface prep, then scuff it with a scotch bright or a 600 grit sand paper, clean it again, primer it, wet sand the primer with a 600 or higher grit paper, clean it again with "alcohol", then paint and clear it.
That should give you your best results
That should give you your best results
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