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Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2005 7:18 pm 
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hey just wondering if its possible to purchase clear engine enamel? i am re painting my callipars and was just thinking to myself hey if i could paint them in BLUEPRINT then put a clear coat of engine enamel on it maybe it would work? just a thaught.


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Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2005 7:53 pm 
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if you're thinking of high temp, then I haven't been able to find any myself... but would also be interested.


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Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2005 7:58 pm 
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i then thaught maybe even after the enamel was put over the blueprint the heat would still sink into the blueprint and fuk it up
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Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2005 8:06 pm 
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I've seen people paint rocker covers in enamel, and 2pac, and have all looked good, resisting heat too.... might be a thought?



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Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2005 8:10 pm 
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yeah i know for sure that engine enamel works but i need to know if u can paint over normal matelic paint with clear enamel to keep it heat resistant
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Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2005 10:53 pm 
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for brake calipers normal enamel will not work! calipers get s**t hotter than an engine

motors run no more that ( 100deg ) on very hot day!!!!

calipers and brakes will be more that double that!

u need heat proof paint! for em

 

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Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2005 10:57 pm 
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pretty sure VHT make a hi-temp clear pressure pack might be worth a look at repco or bursons

 

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Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2005 7:42 pm 
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Southy wrote:
yeah i know for sure that engine enamel works but i need to know if u can paint over normal matelic paint with clear enamel to keep it heat resistant


wouldnt the heat soak in from behind as well tho? Is the enameled side would be fine (ish i guess), but wont the heat sink in from the blueprint side as well?

jst a random thought....

 

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Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2005 10:15 pm 
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Just thought I'd add you might try one of the Auto Paint Supply places around town, they're probably your best bet for heat resistant paints short of the VHT range???

 

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Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2005 2:09 pm 
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Bunnings wharehouse and ropco sell clear hi temp enamel for $15 upwards depending on the brand,,,,
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Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2005 9:35 pm 
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Disco Frank wrote:
for brake calipers normal enamel will not work! calipers get s**t hotter than an engine

motors run no more that ( 100deg ) on very hot day!!!!

calipers and brakes will be more that double that!

u need heat proof paint! for em
I used engine enamel on my calipers and have stood up to the challenge. And just because your temp gauge reads under 100 degrees does not mean the exterior of the engine is the same temp. Ive seen engine blocks as hot as 180 degrees C after a run on the dyno (even hotter around exhaust manifolds and turbos as well IMO).

 

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