<VV> Paint (for engine sheet metal)

[Mikeamauro at aol.com]

-----Original Message-----

Also what about paint for the turkey  roaster and sheet metal in the 
engine  compartment..

Thanks,

Kerry - 1963 Spyder Convertible...still in  pieces :p/


>From a previous VV post:

" Don't bother  with Clark's paint; he sells a lot of good stuff, but 
his shroud paint  "ain't" in that group: it is enamel-based, takes a looooong 
time to dry,  and does not hold up well to oil and fuel residue.  For the 
past  
15-years, or so, I have had great success with Plasti-Kote brand, Classic  
Flat 
Black Lacquer (PN: 344).  Now don't get scared, it's not really  flat, but, 
rather, dries to a mild sheen that looks very, very close to  what the 
General used. 
In addition, being lacquer-based, it dries very  rapidly--you can usually 
handle the part in under 5-minutes--and is almost  impervious to gas and oil. 
 The 
only real drawback.... all previous  finishes--especially enamels--need to be 
completely removed before  applying lacquer. The extra prep is well worth the 
effort: your shrouds  will look like original, and will stay looking nice 
much 
longer than if  you used anything else out of a spray can....next best thing 
to 
powder  coating. #344 Plasti-Kote is available off the Internet, as well as 
from  many automotive superstores
Mike Mauro..."
Still using it and still good stuff...
Mike Mauro






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