 Painting warm air parts, Is it safe??? |
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| bigkensteele |
 Sep 26 2011, 07:02 PM
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I am certain this has been discussed, but a couple of searches yielded nothing close.
Is it safe to paint or powder-coat the j tubes, branch pipes, and warm air valves? I doubt that painting the outside would pose any risk, but I would like to at least get some primer on the inside to prevent rust, but I have no idea how hot these get. The last thing I want to do is unknowingly huff my handiwork while driving. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) and (IMG:style_emoticons/default/yellowsleep[1].gif) do not mix... |
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| wingnut86 |
Sep 26 2011, 08:13 PM
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...boola la boo boola boo... Group: Members Posts: 1,053 Joined: 22-April 10 From: South Carolina Member No.: 11,645 Region Association: South East States |
I use the high temp paint as well. Bake in the oven when the wife is not home. For 4 or 5 hours (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
I've always been leery of the 2000 degree shaker cans but admit to using them on occasion when I want piece of mind (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) You can always send them out for some real ceramic coating. Now THAT is piece of mind for hot stuff... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) |
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bigkensteele Painting warm air parts Sep 26 2011, 07:02 PM
9146986 I use high temp engine paint and then bake them in... Sep 26 2011, 07:15 PM McMark They don't get THAT hot. I like powdercoat. Sep 26 2011, 10:08 PM avidfanjpl I powdercoated all of my hot air parts. No smell e... Sep 27 2011, 12:41 AM
jeeperjohn56 I powder coated all my piece's, no smell's... Sep 27 2011, 02:08 AM |
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