has anyone ever painted there heat shield

[87grandnat]

though about painted heat shield to save money from buying a nicer one, has anyone ever done this before if so, could you tell me how to go about doing it, any help appreciated

 

[2FAST4U]

I painted mine. I rubbed it down with vinegar first. Then I used a high temp flat black primer for a couple of coats. Then I put on 2 coats of high temp gloss black. It's held up pretty well.

 

[Turbo6inKY]

Clean it and hit it with BBQ grill paint. Semi-gloss black and will withstand temperatures of up to 1500 degrees F.

 

[Reaper]

Originally posted by Turbo6inKY
Clean it and hit it with BBQ grill paint. Semi-gloss black and will withstand temperatures of up to 1500 degrees F.

worked well for my DP!


its all in the prep too!


Dathan

 

[Warp6]

I did mine in wrinkle black finish. It's never faded , cracked or anything. Looks pretty good.

 

[Mightysix]

Did mine over the summer 3 coats.... Looks great

Good Luck

 

[1ARUNEM]

I'd like to see a picture of the one done in wrinkle finish..

 

[Frank Mc]

I painted mine a few years ago with a high temp silver/gray color so it looks somewhat factory. The paint has held up well without flaking or bubbling.
-Frank

 

[boostin6]

I painted mine aluminum color. I used VHT Hi-Temp Universal Aluminum and it looks awesome. I had some minor rust to sand off first but put about 3 coats of paint on and it turned out excellent....Also painted my factory valve cover the same color too.....Any oil that spills on them wipes up with no residue....


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1986 Buick Regal T-type
210-205 cam, stock turbo, intercooler, etc ............
Dk. Blue Metallic w/tan leather int....

 

[87grandnat]

cool does anyone have any pics, since i have posted the first post i sanded half of mine down to the metal (it was very rusted and tarnished) and it looks really good, im thinking about just polishing it up, but then again i like that black look, it would go great with black valve covers.

 

[Chris Cornett]

Here are a couple of pics of mine. I also did the uppipe. I liked the black myself. Prep is the key. Plenty of primer and wetsanding and it will look great.


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