Painting Coil Covers??

[mblgjr]

I was wondering what those of you with GT coil covers did to get all the clear coat off before you painted down in the letters. I have used Aircraft Strip, but it just makes the clear turn to goo.

I have used a wire brush, but there is still some down in them. I am going to try a Dremel with a wire wheel next and see what that does.

Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

Also, anyone know the paint code for the silver our engine?

 

[CobraBob]

Contact Brad (not sure of his actual forum name) out of Boston. I believe he's done it. If I find his forum name I'll post it.

 

[mblgjr]

Not too big a deal, just wondering what was the best way to get into the corners of the letters really. And if there is a better stripping agent that would help.

 

[FordFreak]

I use JASCO. It works well, but you'll need 2 coats. Or just have them glass beaded.

http://www.jasco-help.com/products/prod_rem.htm

Its available at homedepot.

 

[mblgjr]

Didn't want to bead them because of the texture it creates.

 

[mattz03svt]

I used Powder coat so I didn't take the clear off. You can see how they came out here
http://photos.yahoo.com/ph//my_photos
I get many complements on them.

 

[FordFreak]

Didn't want to bead them because of the texture it creates.

Oh, I was thinking you were having them polished. Glass bead doesnt leave a rough finish. Paint will cover it up.

Even when you have them powder coated they are glass beaded.

 

[sambandit]

I painted mine with little or no preb at all. Just hit it with a scotch brite pad and you'll be just fine...

 

[vipergts281]

I painted mine with little or no preb at all. Just hit it with a scotch brite pad and you'll be just fine...

I remember seeing a pic of yours. They look great. The only Ford GT coil covers that I actually like, I don't care for them in stock form.

:beer:

 

[mblgjr]

I got the clear off really well using a wire wheel on a dremel to get down in the letters.

I appreciate the help, does anyone know what the paint code of our engine paint is? The silver?

Thanks.

 

[oldmodman]

I soaked mine in acetone overnight and scrubbed then with a soft toothbrush. All the clear coating came off, even down in the letters. A couple of spots with really thick coating took a second washdown to get the last bit off.