High Temp Spray Paint.

[michaelhayler17]

Hi all, just wonderin if anyone has used high temp paint on there rocker covers? Do u need a primer first or can u just spray straight on?

[Lenny]

Hi all, just wonderin if anyone has used high temp paint on there rocker covers? Do u need a primer first or can u just spray straight on?

i used foliatec brush on stuff before didnt need any primer,

I think it just sprays on mate, read the tin it should say for best results: . ....

I recommend purchasing a can of brake cleaner and givin) the rocker a good clean with that before dryin) and spraying,

[michaelhayler17]

Thats a good point, thanks.

Also, have u sprayed/painted the header tank at all? Just thinkin if its a better (cheaper) alternative to a cover or new shiney aluminium one.

[Lenny]

Thats a good point, thanks.

Also, have u sprayed/painted the header tank at all? Just thinkin if its a better (cheaper) alternative to a cover or new shiney aluminium one.

no i didnt try painting it, i had planned to go for a shiney one,

But no harm to try painting it first, if it doesnt stay then go for a shiney one,

My fear was the header tank expands alot more and contracts alot more than the rocker cover, so theres more chance of the paint cracking th3n flaking with the more suddent mivements of the header tank,

[michaelhayler17]

I did wonder if that was why no one did it, i mean i couldnt b the first person to ever think "hey, that might b a good idea" i'll give it a bash and keep an eye on it.

Thanks for the speedy replys pal.

[Lenny]

I did wonder if that was why no one did it, i mean i couldnt b the first person to ever think "hey, that might b a good idea" i'll give it a bash and keep an eye on it.

Thanks for the speedy replys pal.

no prob,

Header tank is also known as an expansion tank aswell

Look forward to seeing a picture or two when complete mate cheers

[Lenny]

[michaelhayler17]

As expected it didnt turn out as i wanted, so sprayed a cover instead. Almost complete under there now.

[Lenny]

As expected it didnt turn out as i wanted, so sprayed a cover instead. Almost complete under there now.

looks sweet mate,

Do you notice much/any difference over stock on the sparco strut bar?

Colour coding tidys up underbonnet nicely.

[michaelhayler17]

Very little difference, only notice on the odd very tight corner but not enough for u to think it keeps the car on the road by itself.

Thanks, it does look alot better already, just a few touches here n there before i call it done lol.

[Lenny]

Very little difference, only notice on the odd very tight corner but not enough for u to think it keeps the car on the road by itself.

Thanks, it does look alot better already, just a few touches here n there before i call it done lol.

still it looks better than the standard strut bar brackets, id fit one aswell if i had the spare cash.

[michaelhayler17]

Cant argue with it lookin better, a little bit of a pig to get in aswell (had to cut the battery box lid) but totally worth it. It was £112 from larkspeed i think, may have been cheaper but it was a while back and cant quite remember!