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To paint or not

Wingit

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I have my baffles assembled and looking for options/opinions about wether to paint, powder coat or leave them naked. Thanks
Dave
 
it is mostly for looks, so you will be the decider on that. But if I were to do it, my primary objective would be to select a paint that would make it easier to clean the bugs. Power coat is probably the best option for that but it also probably cost the most.
 
Alodine is an option

I had some and liked it over bare metal.
 

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Paint. I use the same type single stage PPG urethane paint that I use on the interior. Wears like iron.

In my opinion, bare aluminum looks horrible after a few years.

Carl
 
I powder coated and am very pleased with the looks and durability. About $150 IIRC.
 

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Baffle Paint

Painted mine with same PPG hardened enamel that I’m using on the panel & interior



Don Broussard
RV9 Rebuild in Progress
57 Pacer
 

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Rustoleum Professional High Performance Enamel Spray has been holding up surprisingly well on the 6 after 12 years. Available at Home Depot, etc.
I used it expecting I would be doing a lot of maintenance touchup, but that has not happened, including the ECi cylinder swap.
 
I used the rattle can paint from Spruce in Continental Gold to match my engine paint. It really doesn't match very closely color wise, but it looks nicer than bare aluminum and it has held up just fine for 860+ hours.
 
Paint is good and no need to get carried away with it, I used some high heat rattle can stuff. With powder coat or other fancy paint you're just setting yourself up for more work in the future when you inevitably have to make baffle repairs or modifications.
 
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