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Paint for Engine Baffles
I've decided to paint the aluminum pieces of the engine baffles. I have some PPG single stage urethane left over from interior that would be the right color.
Has anyone painted their baffles with "automotive paint" with success? Or, do I need to use a high temp paint? |
Baffles paint
I used automotive base/clear and no issues after 7 years.
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I use PPG single stage urethane for the interior and all firewall forward aluminum, including baffles. The oldest project is now pushing 20, and it still looks like new.
I use PPG DP-40LF as the primer under the urethane. Carl |
Thank you Paul and Carl! Just the answer (and experience) I was hoping for!
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I used PPG Concept on my RV-10 baffles. Going on 9 years and they have held up very well.
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It was a mistake to powder-coat the baffles on my C180. Over time, the paint flaked off. And the baffles got dirt embedded in them that I've been unable to remove.
I won't make that mistake on my RV-3B. Dave |
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23-years ago, I painted my baffles with a rattle can of paint. Except for chips and bugs, it has held up ok. High temperature paint is not needed.
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Two-part spray paint or Polish or Anodize. I'm leaning towards polishing them. Dave |
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