I am trying to source Engine paint for the ELR. I could be wrong but I think the original paint was a satin.
I have a potential supplier who has made a few recommendations and he put me on to Frosts, who I'm sure I have hread some on hear have used,but there are a few issues I'm not sure about.
'Barrel paint' is being recommended to me. i'm told it does not need an etching primer to be used on Aluminium, is this correct and if so is it heavy enough to fill out minor blemishes like primer?
It is only available in an Aerosol, while I'm told it is a special valve, I would have though it couldn't compete with the finish from a spray gun. am I mistaken?
I am also told that although this is a 'very' high temperature paint, it is not suitable for calipers as these get hotter then the engine casing, is this correct?
Finally , I have been told I can use caliper paint (POR15) for everything, but it is closer to matt and will need a clear coat to bring a sheen to it, also it does not need etching primer AFAIKR... I don't want to reinvent the wheel, what are others using?
