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05-20-2001, 12:16 AM

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What paint to use...

What kind of paint do I have to use for painting my plastic engine cover. I was thinking of painting it either silver or red. Does it have to be a high temp engine paint since it gets pretty hot under the hood? Or will a regular enamel work?

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05-20-2001, 12:21 AM

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I would do high heat.. it doesn't get that hot, but better safe than sorry...
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