Krylon Dull Aluminum 1403

houseowax · Post by **houseowax** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 9:29 am

Even though the Krylon 1403 looked closer to the Honda paint to my eye, I've opted for the Rustoleum High Heat, too- it seems better suited to the task. I could only find Krylon 1403 for interior use.

busaken · Post by **busaken** » Fri Jun 25, 2010 10:12 pm

houseowax wrote:Even though the Krylon 1403 looked closer to the Honda paint to my eye, I've opted for the Rustoleum High Heat, too- it seems better suited to the task. I could only find Krylon 1403 for interior use.

looks good!

houseowax · Post by **houseowax** » Tue Jul 13, 2010 4:53 pm

Y'know, after living with the Rustoleum for a while, I think it's too grey. I like the look of the Krylon flat aluminum MUCH better and I think it looks more like the original Hionda paint. I've only been able to find 'indoor use' however. Is there an automotive or high heat or something that would be a more suitable option? Or can I coat with an automotive oil/gas resistant clear coat?

What have those of you using the Krylon doing? Is there a suitable version of the Krylon 1403 that I'm just not finding?

davomoto · Post by **davomoto** » Wed Jul 14, 2010 9:26 am

I use a HVLP gun to spray a clear urethane top coat over the Rustolem high heat silver. It really wakes the color up.

48lesco · Post by **48lesco** » Wed Jul 21, 2010 1:29 pm

I've tried a lot of different paints to match the OEM dull aluminum color. Best I've found in terms of color, simplicity, and fuel resistance is by far:

VHT SP127 Universal Aluminum

I usually paint after wet sanding aluminum to 320. Spray on 4-5 light coats about 15 min apart. No primer required. Let it sit overnight, then bake it at 200F for an hour. I used the kitchen oven when nobody was looking, and there was no smell.

Available from Summit Racing Equipment
http://www.summitracing.com/

Chuck

busaken · Post by **busaken** » Wed Jul 21, 2010 8:13 pm

48lesco wrote:I've tried a lot of different paints to match the OEM dull aluminum color. Best I've found in terms of color, simplicity, and fuel resistance is by far:

VHT SP127 Universal Aluminum

I usually paint after wet sanding aluminum to 320. Spray on 4-5 light coats about 15 min apart. No primer required. Let it sit overnight, then bake it at 200F for an hour. I used the kitchen oven when nobody was looking, and there was no smell.

Available from Summit Racing Equipment
http://www.summitracing.com/

Chuck

that looks really nice. i powdercoated my engine a standard silver with gloss killer added to the powdercoat to give the silver a dull look when i split the cases. turned out very nice.

nc_rider · Post by **nc_rider** » Wed Sep 01, 2010 10:12 pm

Chuck - it looks like VHT SP127 comes in: Flat, Satin, Gloss and Metallic
Which did you use? Thanks!