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Old May 15, 2005 | 07:28 PM
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was wondering if anyone knew the paint code for a blue aem cai? i want to paint some engine parts the same color. thanx
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Old May 16, 2005 | 07:55 AM
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It's not paint, it's a standard blue powdercoating.
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Old May 16, 2005 | 10:36 AM
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oh do u know approx how much it would cost just to powdercoat my spark plug cover. thanx
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Old May 16, 2005 | 10:38 AM
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I am not so sure that you can powedercoat plastic. I may be wrong.
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Old May 16, 2005 | 10:38 AM
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i was quoted 45 to do one caliper

spark plug cover is bigger
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Old May 16, 2005 | 10:52 AM
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LOL

You can't powdercoat plastic. Only metals.

If you want that stuff the same color, get Duplicolor Metalcast Groundcoat and the Metalcast Blue coat.
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Old May 16, 2005 | 10:58 AM
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OOPS

i forgot it was plastic
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Old May 16, 2005 | 12:38 PM
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hmm i was thinkin of bringing it to an actuall paint guy, i know him good so i just have to pay for materials.
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Old May 16, 2005 | 03:05 PM
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Metalcast is great! It really looks professional. I did my brake calipers with it. Its lasted 3 years with minimal chipping. If you do it yourself, just remember: the better you prep the surface, the better your paint will last.
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