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Offline Cleric40

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Painting Engine with VHT Paint, Curing questions
« on: March 20, 2015, 07:43:08 AM »
Hi All,

I have read many suggestions about using VHT engine paint when painting engine. I have also read that it is critical to cure this style of paint which is where my question lies. I understand that many people toss their painted parts in some sort of oven to cure, but what if I am planning on painting my engine as a complete assembly.

Does anyone have any suggestions as to how to do this? I dont think it would be appropriate to put the whole engine into an over, nor do i think it would fit so I am wondering how you guys that have used this paint have done this. Or any other recommendations.

Thanks in advance!
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Re: Painting Engine with VHT Paint, Curing questions
« Reply #1 on: March 20, 2015, 07:53:24 AM »
Baking is not essential but highly recommended. You can also cure the assembled engine in a foil lined box heated by a heat gun. Run a search on the forum.
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Re: Painting Engine with VHT Paint, Curing questions
« Reply #2 on: March 20, 2015, 07:53:51 AM »
+1 to what CBCRF said
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Re: Painting Engine with VHT Paint, Curing questions
« Reply #3 on: March 20, 2015, 08:21:25 AM »
Awesome thanks guys! I will try the heat box idea!
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Re: Painting Engine with VHT Paint, Curing questions
« Reply #4 on: March 20, 2015, 01:22:23 PM »
Heated box is good idea. Both my engines I "cured" by the first few rides/heat cycles. Just need to be careful about spills beforehand.
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