http://www.vhtpaint.com/engineenamel.html

so i was reading that and wasn't sure exactly if you have to do the curing and priming?

I've seen people just sand it down a bit and get all the grease and chemicals off and spray it and thats it?

Should I do primer and/or clear coat?

thanks in advance

VHT Website wrote:Curing Engine Enamel

VHT Engine Enamel only attains its unique properties after correct curing.

* Bake at 200°F (93°C) for 20 minutes.
* The inherent heat of engine operation will also accomplish curing.

Tha pretty much sums up the curing... just sand it, clean it, paint it...

i was watching gearz yesterday on speedvision. they used it to paint an old inline 6 motor. turned out really well. they didn't use clear coat. just cleaned up the motor first, no primer but said they could have used primer if the old motor didn't have paint on it already. dang. it was covered at the end of one show so it was included on the videos on their site.


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lol, i did see that last week. But i'd thought i'd see what others say.
i'll have to see how it comes out
but you think i do the curing?

I used VHT to coat my turbo manifold and turbine housing. You'll have a paint fume smell for a couple days or so once you fire the car up and let the heat cure it, but the stuff will last and is a PITA to get back off. I highly recommend it. Only thing is, every high temperature paint they carry is a flat color, because nothing with a glossy finish will hold up to the temperature.




Currently #4 in Ecotec Forced Induction horsepower ratings. 505.8 WHP 414WTQ!!!
Currently 3rd quickest Ecotec on the .org - 10.949 @ 131.50 MPH!!!

ive use the vht nightshades on my tail lights... and the vht high temp stuff for my header and valve cover and the stuff holds up great... the manifold and valve cover were painted about a year and a half ago and they still look great... really easy to clean too... just wipe it down

i definitely recommend... good luck