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kai.scott98 Samba Member
Joined: August 29, 2015 Posts: 514 Location: lincolnshire
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raygreenwood Samba Member
Joined: November 24, 2008 Posts: 21474 Location: Oklahoma City
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Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2016 3:32 pm Post subject: Re: does the engine tinware get hot enough to require heat resistant |
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Depends on the engine and vehicle. In normal running...only the plates close to the muffler get more than about 125-150F with lots of air flowing through the engine compartment.
However once you shut down on a hot day...radiant heat soak can put a lot of the tin closer to 250+. Ray |
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kai.scott98 Samba Member
Joined: August 29, 2015 Posts: 514 Location: lincolnshire
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Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2016 5:21 pm Post subject: Re: does the engine tinware get hot enough to require heat resistant |
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So would I be ok painting it pearlescent red and laquered over the top, can I get heat resistant laquer, should I just chance it or should I spray it heat resistant. For what its worth its a 1.2 engine single carb and i live in England, not usually a really hot day. _________________ My bug build "Beelzebug" http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=7842613&highlight=#7842613 |
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andk5591 Samba Member
Joined: August 29, 2005 Posts: 16754 Location: State College, PA
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Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2016 6:40 pm Post subject: Re: does the engine tinware get hot enough to require heat resistant |
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Assuming you have the engine tunes properly, I dont see a problem, but we don't use lacquer much over here anymore. I use regular Rustoleum rattle can paint for my tins and never have an issue. Pretty sure its just a regular enamel _________________ D-Dubya Manx clone - 63 Short pan,1914.
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kai.scott98 Samba Member
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