Re: [T3] painting fan shrouds

[John Jaranson <jaransonT3@comcast.net>]

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On May 3, 2005, at 6:56 PM, Brad Mularcik wrote:

> I am cleaning up my engine as part of a rebuild on mt type 3 engine in  
> my dune buggy.  I want it to look nicer than it does not (all covered  
> in oil and dirt).  I am getting the shrouds and tins sandblasted.  Can  
> anyone suggest a primer and paint for the aluminum and the steel  
> shroud parts?

When I paint detailed Sophy's engine this spring I simply cleaned as  
much gunk off the shroud and then soaked it down several times with  
brake clean to get as much grease and oil out of the casting.  Laquer  
thinner works good for this too.  Then I just painted it with High Temp  
engine paint in "aluminum" color.  Looks really nice.  Not sure yet how  
durable it will be.

You can see the result here:

http://mywebpages.comcast.net/jaransonT3/SophyEngineUpdate/ 
SophysEngine.jpg


Later,
John Jaranson
'66 Square (Sophy)
'70 Fasty (Jane 2 - Type 3 Lead Sled wannabe)
'71 Fasty (Jane -parts car due to rust)
various parts.....don't we all.
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/jaransonT3/jaransonT3/
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/jaransonT3/2006Invasion/
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/jaransonT3/notavwclub/

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