Air Cleaner - Hi Temp Paint?

[ltcbutch]

Need to sand and paint and old stock air cleaner. Does it require high temp paint since it is under hood?


Thanks.

 

[hollowch]

I'm willing to bet it does but I'm not really that sure... just be careful if you do end up painting it. I don't think carbs were meant to be painted because of all the intricate working parts and small passageways. PAint could very easily clog or disrupt the linkage involved.

 

[barronj]

I think I used a regular satin black on mine. I bought an aftermarket air cleaner, it was chrome, so I scuffed it & shot it- it's held up just fine.

 

[ObscureMachine]

My carb doesn't get that hot, not nearly as hot as the block or intake. I would say it probably doesn't need high temp paint, but I might use it just to be safe. Just prep the air cleaner really well when you do it.