1993GMCSierra
I'm Awesome
Hi all,
After getting my engine de-greased, I have decided I need to get some paint work done. Ideally (ha-ha-ha-ha) I'd like it to look like it does in my brochure.
At a minimum, I want to paint my intake, valve covers, and exhaust manifolds. I'll clean up the front of the engine as best I can, and paint (or sand the rust off) what needs it.
I'm thinking of using that VHT paint, they make some specifically for exhaust manifolds that can withstand 1300-2000* heat with no problems. The rest I would use VHT Engine Enamel, except for the breather, I'd need gloss black engine paint for that.
What would be good to use to degrease/strip the original paint off everything? I'm thinking GOO GONE or Purple Power for the degreasing, and Kleen-Strip Paint Stripper for the paint?
Those of you who that have done this before, any advice/recommendations? I know I could just buy chrome stuff to replace the original parts, but I want to keep the original look, and even though black parts are available, I don't know what the quality would be.
How do I remove the breather hose out of the valve covers? It comes off the TB easily enough, but I can't figure out how to remove it from the valve cover. Last time I tried to remove it (on my old GMC) it broke in 3 places, and it was still stuck in the valve cover.
As you can see, the engine needs a little help.
After getting my engine de-greased, I have decided I need to get some paint work done. Ideally (ha-ha-ha-ha) I'd like it to look like it does in my brochure.
At a minimum, I want to paint my intake, valve covers, and exhaust manifolds. I'll clean up the front of the engine as best I can, and paint (or sand the rust off) what needs it.
I'm thinking of using that VHT paint, they make some specifically for exhaust manifolds that can withstand 1300-2000* heat with no problems. The rest I would use VHT Engine Enamel, except for the breather, I'd need gloss black engine paint for that.
What would be good to use to degrease/strip the original paint off everything? I'm thinking GOO GONE or Purple Power for the degreasing, and Kleen-Strip Paint Stripper for the paint?
Those of you who that have done this before, any advice/recommendations? I know I could just buy chrome stuff to replace the original parts, but I want to keep the original look, and even though black parts are available, I don't know what the quality would be.
How do I remove the breather hose out of the valve covers? It comes off the TB easily enough, but I can't figure out how to remove it from the valve cover. Last time I tried to remove it (on my old GMC) it broke in 3 places, and it was still stuck in the valve cover.
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As you can see, the engine needs a little help.