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      06-22-2023, 12:20 PM   #45
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I just sent you a PM on this - thanks in advance!
I used SEM Self Etching primer #39673 ($30 Amazon) but also Rustoleum has one in dark green that would work (I used it on my 535 exhaust tips and it had no issues after years) and is available at Lowes Depot along with the engine paint - Duplicolor Low Gloss Black Engine Enamel #DE1634.

I might actually go back and put a coat of semi-gloss black engine paint on it since that would match better with the surround.

Also, doing this with cans is harder than just using an airbrush, where you can be very precise. I got a Paasche H-3MH for $60.
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I used SEM Self Etching primer #39673 ($30 Amazon) but also Rustoleum has one in dark green that would work (I used it on my 535 exhaust tips and it had no issues after years) and is available at Lowes Depot along with the engine paint - Duplicolor Low Gloss Black Engine Enamel #DE1634.

I might actually go back and put a coat of semi-gloss black engine paint on it since that would match better with the surround.

Also, doing this with cans is harder than just using an airbrush, where you can be very precise. I got a Paasche H-3MH for $60.
Thank you!!! I was thinking about using Semi Gloss DE1635 - along with the SEM 39673...might be the move
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And the results. Not bad. Semi gloss looks good. Thank you Keyser Soze appreciate the help!
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oh, that looks great and so do the flat black emblems!
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oh, that looks great and so do the flat black emblems!
couldn't have done it without you!
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