Stripes Pipes - 2 years later
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Stripes Pipes - 2 years later
So today I had some free time and decided to leave work a bit early. I have gotten a bit sick of how nasty my Stripes pipes kit has gotten over the years. The paint never adhered very well. So I pulled all the pipes and got to work. Stripped them all down with a wire wheel until nice and shiny. As I wrapped up my work, my wire wheel decided to end it all and throw itself out of the drill and over my 12th floor balcony...woops.
Now the question is: Should I clear them and leave them shiny? Should I paint them flat black and never have to clean them again? Also, when painting IC pipes can I get away with interior trim paint black (I have 2 cans) or should I use the engine enamel?
Now the question is: Should I clear them and leave them shiny? Should I paint them flat black and never have to clean them again? Also, when painting IC pipes can I get away with interior trim paint black (I have 2 cans) or should I use the engine enamel?
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However, the rustoleum I used on my valve cover is surviving really well actually. That'd be my advice...do rustoleum in the color you want and you should be good. Pretty durable, lots of colors to choose from, easy to apply and looks good.
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I opt'd to say hell with it: I'll just PC and not risk it chipping off and going through this crap again. My VCover is PC'ed Mirror Silver, and the new BEGI IM is aluminum, so i suppose I'll do the same color.
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