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sleepersatty99 · 02-05-2008, 10:54 AM

ok well i want to paint some parts under the hood. like the fuse box,battery try and tie down and few other things to accent the engine bay. so type of paint and how should i prep it? thanks

Kevin · 02-05-2008, 11:09 AM

Send it to LPC.

sleepersatty99 · 02-05-2008, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevin

Send it to LPC.

its just plastic pieces that i want to paint

Kevin · 02-05-2008, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by sleepersatty99

its just plastic pieces that i want to paint

Ahh I see. Ummmm

Idk...bump lol

pearl · 02-05-2008, 11:31 AM

sand, prime and spray. use some engine enamel or something. if you are a noob at painting i wouldnt try it lol

justinlansdale · 02-05-2008, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by sleepersatty99

its just plastic pieces that i want to paint

LPC powdercoated my plastic engine cover and it came out GREAT.
there are pictures of it in my member journal. definitly recommend LPC.

sleepersatty99 · 02-06-2008, 01:48 PM

yeah i wasnt sure if i should use a high temp paint. but thanks guys

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sleepersatty99 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mayfair Member #4142 My Ride: 99 saturn sl2 iTrader: (0)	painting engine ok well i want to paint some parts under the hood. like the fuse box,battery try and tie down and few other things to accent the engine bay. so type of paint and how should i prep it? thanks __________________ Im like a rubber band i always bounce back To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. your suffering will be legendary even in HELL!!!!! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

02-05-2008, 11:31 AM	#5
pearl Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NEW JERSEY Member #1108 My Ride: suck it trebek iTrader: (0)	sand, prime and spray. use some engine enamel or something. if you are a noob at painting i wouldnt try it lol __________________ Last Activity: 03-24-2009 12:05 PM

02-06-2008, 01:48 PM	#7
sleepersatty99 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mayfair Member #4142 My Ride: 99 saturn sl2 iTrader: (0)	yeah i wasnt sure if i should use a high temp paint. but thanks guys __________________ Im like a rubber band i always bounce back To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. your suffering will be legendary even in HELL!!!!! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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