Re: Painting Firewall

Posted by Gary Hines on March 29, 1997 at 02:55:15

In Reply to: Painting Firewall
posted by Anthony Gal on March 28, 1997 at 10:02:43

: I eventually want to repaint the firewall in my Model A because the paint is cracking and some rust is coming through.
: A couple of years ago I had some lacquer paint made for touch up purposes and I still have at least half a pint left.What I'm wondering if this lacquer will withstand the heat within
: the engine compartment?After I strip the paint off the
: firewall, what kind of primer should I use?
: As ever, I appreciate your help.
I can relate to your problem.I used spraycan-primer on the firewall.After two coats of Lacquer, it lifted.. the primer held down fine... The lesson I learned is to buy your primer at the same place you get your top color coat.It may cost a bit more, but it sure beats doing the job twice.. unless you need the experience.I 'd suppose one of the reasons they used Lacquerundr the hood was to resist the gas peeling off the paint..

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