TrophyJem
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| posted on 4/12/14 at 05:16 PM |
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Painting plastic cam cover
Since upgrading my engine last year to a Duratec I've wanted to paint the horrible plastic cam cover.
So my question is what to paint it with? I'm assuming the plastic and heat brings up a few problems.
Any suggestions greatly appreciated.
Cheers
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loggyboy
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| posted on 4/12/14 at 05:21 PM |
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I cant imagine it getting hot enough to need anything more than a good quality primer and top coat.
[Edited on 4-12-14 by loggyboy]
Mistral Motorsport
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43655
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| posted on 4/12/14 at 06:26 PM |
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high temp paint?
But normal stuff should be fine, if the plastic lasts then decent paint should
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r1_pete
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| posted on 4/12/14 at 06:43 PM |
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I used this with great results on my blacktop cover, it is supposed to permeate and effectively dye the plastic...
 
Rescued attachment Halfwits paint.JPG
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Smoking Frog
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| posted on 4/12/14 at 07:16 PM |
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I've used vht wrinkle finish rattle cans in the past to good effect.
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TrophyJem
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| posted on 5/12/14 at 07:34 AM |
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Cheers for the replies, so probably nothing that clever required.
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Angel Acevedo
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| posted on 5/12/14 at 02:02 PM |
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Some plastics require a product to improve adhesion.
In spanish "promotor de Adherencia" translated to adhesion promoter or enhancer.
Don't have any idea of the correct name for you guys.
HTH
Beware of what you wish.. for it may come true....
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flak monkey
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| posted on 5/12/14 at 06:45 PM |
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Doesn't need to be high temp at all. Clean it well, spray with etch primer and then whatever colour you fancy. 
Alternatively you could use an aluminium cover from the early Duratecs.
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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