What a difference some spray-paint can make. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1974StepSide · 02-01-2004, 02:32 AM

Inspired by looking through my newest Eastwood Co. Catalog, I went out and bought a can of Hi-Temp paint and a can of "Cast Iron" paint.

Here's one shot of my headers before and after.

1974StepSide · 02-01-2004, 02:33 AM

and here's my brake booster / resevoir painted with the "cast iron" paint.

Stingray42 · 02-01-2004, 03:02 AM

looks good!

ezmaggie · 02-01-2004, 05:00 AM

WOW! What a great idea....My power booster looks the same, and the headers, whike everything else is either chrome or new high heat painted......Getting ready for it's 4th "Back on the road AGAIN" maiden voyage. I read a sray paint trick on another web site. Someone else had written a letter to the owner of the site with this Tip. AND IT REALLY DOES MAKE A BIG DIFFERECE!! Buy a can of chrome(not metalic silver, silver is dull and gray) and spray paint the gauge/light housing. He taped off the holes so no overspray would get on the front side of the housing. My friend did mine and his and he said it really made a big difference. Haven't seen mine yet as it's not ready for the road...Almost though! Now I will add the Cast iron and high heat paint to my unpainted parts. Thanks for the great idea.

Blue Beard · 02-01-2004, 05:19 AM

Don't forget the air cleaner, and valve covers.......

ezmaggie · 02-02-2004, 12:08 AM

Good idea on the air cleaner..I have a chrome one now, but it is small and it sits in a short pan.exposing the sides to the dust of the desert, Not very practicle for my needs.....so spraying my stock one will be great. I have chrome valve covers , pcv, oil fil and breather all in one ...they match..cute...ok totally female! Sooooo...and timing chain cover, front bow tie license plate, door lock knobs....can you tell I love chrome? thanks for the ideas....this site is the BEST!

69c10stepside · 02-02-2004, 12:37 AM

My grandpa used to call using spray paint on engine parts a "liquid overhaul"..

02-01-2004, 02:32 AM	#1
1974StepSide Play it Loud... Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: East San Jose, CA Posts: 465	What a difference some spray-paint can make. Inspired by looking through my newest Eastwood Co. Catalog, I went out and bought a can of Hi-Temp paint and a can of "Cast Iron" paint. Here's one shot of my headers before and after. Attached Images __________________ Big Moe =-=-=-= 1974 Cheyenne Super Stepside, 350/400, Hooker Headers, Flowmaster Mufflers... Needs new doors, fenders, hood, and paint. 1952 Chevy Pickup waiting to be brought back home!

02-01-2004, 02:33 AM	#2
1974StepSide Play it Loud... Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: East San Jose, CA Posts: 465	and here's my brake booster / resevoir painted with the "cast iron" paint. Attached Images __________________ Big Moe =-=-=-= 1974 Cheyenne Super Stepside, 350/400, Hooker Headers, Flowmaster Mufflers... Needs new doors, fenders, hood, and paint. 1952 Chevy Pickup waiting to be brought back home!

02-01-2004, 03:02 AM	#3
Stingray42 Woot. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Stouffville, Ontario Posts: 2,291	looks good! __________________ Clarkson 96 Chevy RCLB 4.3 2WD

02-01-2004, 05:00 AM	#4
ezmaggie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: New River, Arizona Posts: 57	WOW! What a great idea....My power booster looks the same, and the headers, whike everything else is either chrome or new high heat painted......Getting ready for it's 4th "Back on the road AGAIN" maiden voyage. I read a sray paint trick on another web site. Someone else had written a letter to the owner of the site with this Tip. AND IT REALLY DOES MAKE A BIG DIFFERECE!! Buy a can of chrome(not metalic silver, silver is dull and gray) and spray paint the gauge/light housing. He taped off the holes so no overspray would get on the front side of the housing. My friend did mine and his and he said it really made a big difference. Haven't seen mine yet as it's not ready for the road...Almost though! Now I will add the Cast iron and high heat paint to my unpainted parts. Thanks for the great idea. __________________ Blazn' in the sun!

02-01-2004, 05:19 AM	#5
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Don't forget the air cleaner, and valve covers....... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

02-02-2004, 12:08 AM	#6
ezmaggie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: New River, Arizona Posts: 57	Good idea on the air cleaner..I have a chrome one now, but it is small and it sits in a short pan.exposing the sides to the dust of the desert, Not very practicle for my needs.....so spraying my stock one will be great. I have chrome valve covers , pcv, oil fil and breather all in one ...they match..cute...ok totally female! Sooooo...and timing chain cover, front bow tie license plate, door lock knobs....can you tell I love chrome? thanks for the ideas....this site is the BEST! __________________ Blazn' in the sun!

02-02-2004, 12:37 AM	#7
69c10stepside Large Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Northwest Arkansas Posts: 747	My grandpa used to call using spray paint on engine parts a "liquid overhaul".. __________________ 1989 GMC C1500 ECSB 1972 Gmc Jimmy 1972 Chevy C10 SWB Sold

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