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Could anyone tell me how to paint the front tower bar?

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Old Aug 16, 2001 | 11:36 AM
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Default Could anyone tell me how to paint the front tower bar?

Or is it called the strut bar? I think it'd look nice with something red when popping the hood

I'd like to paint mine red, could I just use high temp Engine/Caliper spray paint? or do I need to use something else? Thanks ahead
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Old Aug 16, 2001 | 11:41 AM
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Default Follow same instructions below for the *rings* just use >>>

red paint instead of Blk

Regular paint (not high temp etc) will be fine, trust me
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Old Aug 16, 2001 | 11:43 AM
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Default Next time I'll just direct all my painting questions like this, ATTN: hoTTub

Thanks again!

but *could* I use the high temp paint instead? the bar does get rather hot. Would it be ok?
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Old Aug 16, 2001 | 12:02 PM
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Default High temp paint will not *hurt* anything but it will >>>>>>>

limit your color selection

Just for reference, do you see the blue *inlay* in my manifold on the Cabrio? That was done with touch up paint in a can from VW, no heat problems and I can tell you that gets WAY hotter than the upper strut bar does

<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/11019/cover.jpg">

HTH
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Old Aug 16, 2001 | 02:30 PM
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Default I used OEM DG mix from a body shop, and Urethane ClearCoat, with a hardener

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