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Old 09-01-2009, 10:02 AM   #5
Moostifer
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Re: any good header paint out there?

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Originally Posted by dgas View Post
The old VHT stuff works well ( I think it is now Mr Gasket or whatever Summit calls it now) BUT you HAVE to follow the directions to a T, the whole deal- sandblast, wipe clean w solvent -DO NOT TOUCH it w your bare hands!, Use plastic gloves. The oil in your skin will mess up the whole thing. Then cure per directions on the can. I used to have the same troubles until I actually did the whole routine including the warm up curing steps. I have a set painted white on a BBC car and they look great after 6 years w some yellowing around the ports is all.
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YOU MUST FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS EXACTLY! from prep to cure... it's easier if you have an electric oven that they will fit in
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