could you use acid etch and then colour over the top
works for rocker covers
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Vtecmec wrote:Thanks eveyone, so it seems any old paint will stand up to the heat.![]()
Not sure if I should +rep you for the work and cool idea, or -rep you for adding to my workload.NCCMUR wrote:i painted mine with basecoat and clear at work...
+ rep FTW

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I've sen good results with VHT primer and any paint you can lay your hands on for a top coat.
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