<VV> Early Shocks and Shroud painting

[Mikeamauro at aol.com]

"...Now to engine shrouds!  I'm having many parts dipped or cleaned and/or
beaded at a local machine shop and will need to paint them at home..."


Dan:
   Since about 1990, I''ve been using PlastiKote #PLK-344 Classic Flat Black 
lacquer. Comes in 12-oz spray cans. It is 
> not really flat, but finishes out somewhere between eggshell and 
> semi-gloss...perfect match for GMs shroud paint. No need to prime, just remove all 
> previous paint (sandblasting works well); wipe with lacquer thinner, and spray. 
> Dries to touch in minutes; reinstall in less than an hour. VERY resistant to 
> gasoline and motor oil. After initial painting, touch up in minutes, easily 
> using a green pad and lacquer thinner wipe down prep. I've tried all the 
> enamels, including the Corvair vendor stuff, nothing comes close (this side of 
> powdercoating) to the ease, look, and durability of the PlastiKote product. You 
> can order it online; also available at many automotive a paint stores.

Mike Mauro
Corvairs since 1971

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