Wrinkle Paint for Air Cleaner
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06/14/21 09:34 AM
06/14/21 09:34 AM
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gtxncuda
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Gents, I'm attempting to repaint my OE air cleaner on my 71 Cuda. The original wrinkle paint has been flaking off along edges of the lid and showing a spec of rust here and there. So I cleaned everything in the solvent washer, the bead blasted the lid and housing completely to bare metal. Cleaned everything and wiped down with lacquer thinner, then primed with VHT brand rattle can primer. Allowing a day to dry, then scuffed lightly with ScotchBrite, wiped clean again, then painted with VHT brand black wrinkle paint applying multiple coats (EXACTLY per the directions) allowing dry time between coats. I even baked it in the oven (per instructions) and the results have been less than satisfying. It's wrinkled fine in some areas, but not others. Looks like I need to start over. Can anyone recommend another brand of rattle can wrinkle paint that they've used successfully? I do not have the equipment (or talent) to do this with a proper spray gun. Suggestions are much appreciated! As always, thanks all!
1971 Cuda 340 auto 2013 Mustang Boss 302 L/S 1969 Road Runner RM21 440 4 speed
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Re: Wrinkle Paint for Air Cleaner
[Re: Stanton]
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06/14/21 10:05 AM
06/14/21 10:05 AM
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I don’t remember using a primer - Bare metal
I also painted in the direct sun - Sunny day , a few coats
I never have used the oven method
1971 Dodge Charger Superbee 2011 Ram Sport 1500 Quad Cab Deep Water Blue Loaded Siberian Huskies
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Re: Wrinkle Paint for Air Cleaner
[Re: topside]
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06/14/21 11:31 AM
06/14/21 11:31 AM
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MOPARMIKE69
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Powdercoat is the only way to go. The spray can stuff is a crap shoot.
69 Road Runner vert 69 GTX hard top 70 Road Runner 4 speed 70 Hemi Cuda vert
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Re: Wrinkle Paint for Air Cleaner
[Re: gtxncuda]
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06/15/21 08:58 AM
06/15/21 08:58 AM
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I had the one for my Demon done by a good local powdercoater. Might be a little too shiny for a correct resto, but I think it turned out great. Disregard the old yellow plug wires...they're temporary.
CHIP '70 hemicuda, 575" Hemi, 727, Dana 60 '69 road runner, 440-6, 4 speed, Dana 60 '71 Demon 340, no drivetrain, on blocks behind the barn '73 Chrysler New Yorker, 440, 727, 8.75 '90 Chevy 454SS Silverado, 476" BBC, TH400, 14 bolt '06 GMC 2500HD LBZ Duramax
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Re: Wrinkle Paint for Air Cleaner
[Re: larry4406]
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06/16/21 01:44 AM
06/16/21 01:44 AM
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Mike Ross of BEA has nailed this via powder coating. Powder wrinkle is nice, but few I did weren't as "wrinkled" as an oem or can appearance. BUT, it definitely was more uniform. Spray wrinkle paint relies upon "trapping" excess solvent between layers to crete that effect. That's why you apply Heavy Coats & a few minutes between coats. Trapping more solvent while less time to disperse between coats. Basically less-flash & heavy-coats to produce. Too high room temp, or in sunlight, may allow more solvent to disperse between coats. Too heavy-a-coat(s) & get runs afterwards. Sure is a juggling-act for sure. Just my understanding.
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Re: Wrinkle Paint for Air Cleaner
[Re: PhillyRag]
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06/16/21 08:07 PM
06/16/21 08:07 PM
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...Harley case/cylinder spray is the BEST...not cheap but I did my hemi valve covers 5 years ago and they still look like new...
Last edited by hemiheadNC; 06/16/21 10:02 PM.
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