Fan shroud painting...?? Hi temp or normal acrylic??

bajachris88 The international telephone dialing code for Antarctica is 6

6,661 posts · joined Apr 2005 · 16 Nov 2009, 4:54 pm

#747689

I got heaps of normal acrylic. will it do the job?

Or do i have to go grab some hi-temp engine enamel?

Cheers guys. 👍

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69' baja: kombi box, thing spindles, irs, disc front, type 3 rear drums, 2 inch lift kit, 31x10 rears. 👍
New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta!

trickysimon 100km/h is only 9 seconds away

1,473 posts · joined Dec 2007 · 16 Nov 2009, 4:59 pm

#747690

Go get it powdercoated. This should resist scratches as well.

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 16 Nov 2009, 5:02 pm

#747691

what he said

But whatever - as long as you degrease it something should stick

Futue te ipsum!!!

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 16 Nov 2009, 5:05 pm

#747692

normal Acrlyic will be fine ok to use......not the best, but still works fine !

SuperOwen Fahrvergnugen

868 posts · joined Jan 2009 · 16 Nov 2009, 5:17 pm

#747694

If you dont want a standard look some of the hammertone or galmet paints can look good and real tough as well. Looks a bit like some of the powder coats that are quite popular on some cal look cars. I used a gunmetal one ages ago and turned out pretty nice.

bajachris88 The international telephone dialing code for Antarctica is 6

6,661 posts · joined Apr 2005 · 16 Nov 2009, 5:29 pm

#747698

hmm.... hammer coat red would be hot!👍

thanx boys!

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69' baja: kombi box, thing spindles, irs, disc front, type 3 rear drums, 2 inch lift kit, 31x10 rears. 👍
New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta!

colonel mustard Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,829 posts · joined Feb 2009 · 16 Nov 2009, 5:39 pm

#747700

how come i never see photos.....??

bajachris88 The international telephone dialing code for Antarctica is 6

6,661 posts · joined Apr 2005 · 16 Nov 2009, 5:50 pm

#747703

progress is too slow...
+ i'm not sure if many would be interested,
its no 8 second oval full resto.

If anyones keen i will. i have had a few requests.

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69' baja: kombi box, thing spindles, irs, disc front, type 3 rear drums, 2 inch lift kit, 31x10 rears. 👍
New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta!

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 16 Nov 2009, 6:32 pm

#747709

tinware never gets hot enough to properly cure engine enamel

ive never had a problem using only plain enamels
they last fine if you put the prep in

bajachris88 The international telephone dialing code for Antarctica is 6

6,661 posts · joined Apr 2005 · 16 Nov 2009, 6:34 pm

#747712

awesomeness 👍 thanks Joel.

I got undercoats and monza red acrylic, and it saves me forkin out more cash.
Should come up sweet and match the body. 😀

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69' baja: kombi box, thing spindles, irs, disc front, type 3 rear drums, 2 inch lift kit, 31x10 rears. 👍
New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta!

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11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 16 Nov 2009, 8:59 pm

#747746

bajachris88 wrote:I got heaps of normal acrylic. will it do the job?

Or do i have to go grab some hi-temp engine enamel?

Cheers guys. 👍

Hi Chris

Fan shroud doesn't get that hot..
but the tinware over the heads does get hot...

but I always use car enamel spray cans...
using an undercoat...

this time I have used High Temp spray cans same as i use on the exhaust...

Car enamel should be OK...
I see lots of cars with the tinware painted the same color as the car...

With A BAJA [Baha] You shouldn't have overheating tinware..

cheers

LEE

- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---

colonel mustard Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,829 posts · joined Feb 2009 · 16 Nov 2009, 9:06 pm

#747748

paint it fluro green.... :P

dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome

5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 17 Nov 2009, 11:30 am

#747812

bajachris88 wrote:progress is too slow...
+ i'm not sure if many would be interested,
its no 8 second oval full resto.

If anyones keen i will. i have had a few requests.

Always interested in any VW projects.
Hurry up with pictures.
...is it painted now?
Did I miss an episode?

westi wrote:That's mad Alan.