On Fri, 8 Dec 1995 Allan=W.=McClure%FACENG%UMASS@BANYAN.UMMED.EDU wrote:
> As part of dressing up the TR for the VTR Convention in Albany this coming
> summer, I plan to re-paint the exhaust manifold. I did this about three
> years ago, along with the exhaust pipe leading from the manifold to the
> resonator, but the paint has flaked off enough to make it look sick. I
> thought I prepared these parts pretty well and used high temperature paint,
> but I guess I did something wrong. Anyone know of a sure fire way to do this
> right? I'm not thinking about porcelainizing (correct terminology?) the
> parts, just painting them. I've been told to use Plasti-Cote brand paint
> this time, any comments?
>
>
> Allan McClure
> '60 TR3A TS75241L
Allan:
Someone told me that the VHT-type paints are rather porous and don't last
very long. Perhaps that is what you have. You might look into a two-part
coating like an epoxy or isocyanate.
Phil Barnes '71 TR6 CC61193L
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