TEXASGT/CS

I am wanting to paint my Shaker to match the color of my hood (black), its staring to fade and I figured this would be a good time to take this on. I have searched this site for days and can not find anything on this.
I have seen a painted scoop on this site (prof wizard has one) but I have not seen any thing telling me what is involved in this.

1. What type of paint should I use (does it need to be high temp).
2. Does it need to be primed or can I just clean it up and shoot it.
3. If it does need high temp can I still put clear coat on after the black.

also the cowl under the scoop, should I paint it to match or leave it alone (opinion's)

thanks in advance

Boozshey

Leave the cowl. Mine faded too and I just sprayed it with some flat black paint. I like it better flat black. It makes it look like it's suppose to look. Not fond of a painted shaker.

TEXASGT/CS

That's a thought, I had not even considered flat black. Did you use a high temp paint?

Boozshey

No, just a regular can of Krylon for outdoor use... like $3 at lowes.

Dantheman

It worked for me.

TEXASGT/CS

Thks, for replies but I really think I want it to be glossy.

Derf00

Glossy is going to show EVERY little nick/scratch and surface defect.

Boozshey

Besides the shaker isn't smooth already, it's already krinkled... it will look silly.. but do what cha like, we are only here to say "told ya so"

TEXASGT/CS

that was a concern of mine, however I have seen one in person that a guy painted himself and it was as smooth as the finish on the hood. I know this may not be for everyone and if its a pain then I can always go back to the boring old flat. JK.

pascal

I agree with Boozshey, semi-gloss is best for that scoop.
Straight glossy black will look Getho, it's a nono...