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Just make sure they are clean and give them a good wipe down with Acetone or something like PPG AcryliClean, then spray them with adhesion promoter if you are color matching or just spray them with Krylon Fusion. As far as the clear is concerned you can do it on the cowel but I wouldn't bother on the bed rails they get to much use/abuse and for what a can of Krylon cost's compared to an automotive clear you are cheaper to spray them a couple times with Krylon. Just tape off everything really well you don't want overspray on and do not paint when it's windy you will only have problems.
If you can get a garage or shop to do it in I would go that way and if you do get overspray on the paint just keep a clean rag and the AcryliClean handy and wipe if off while it's fresh. The only reason I suggest the AcryliClean is because it's pretty paint friendly as long as the paint is cured and I use it all the time to for decal installs and my painting projects it's pricey but it's well worth it and I keep a gallon in the garage at all times. Also get some Nitrile gloves so you don't accidently touch the plastic once you have already wiped it down and nothing will **** you off more than getting the job done and noticing the paint starting to lift in the shape of a finger or palm print also pick a spray can handle they make life so much easier and they are only about $4-$5.
If you can get a garage or shop to do it in I would go that way and if you do get overspray on the paint just keep a clean rag and the AcryliClean handy and wipe if off while it's fresh. The only reason I suggest the AcryliClean is because it's pretty paint friendly as long as the paint is cured and I use it all the time to for decal installs and my painting projects it's pricey but it's well worth it and I keep a gallon in the garage at all times. Also get some Nitrile gloves so you don't accidently touch the plastic once you have already wiped it down and nothing will **** you off more than getting the job done and noticing the paint starting to lift in the shape of a finger or palm print also pick a spray can handle they make life so much easier and they are only about $4-$5.
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Sorry guys for the newb style question Anyways more info on the motor from what the owner informed me is that it is a 454 bored out to a 502. The plug is welded in at the back of the intake by the dissy. The only thing under there is the lifter valley. From what I seen from the tear down, it has been played with and knew of the water leak because all the silicon used on it. I just cant think why they would drill a hole in the intake then weld a plug back in? And also the intake was milled down a full 1/4 inch making it sit to far down in the valley.
Anyways more info on the motor from what the owner informed me is that it is a 454 bored out to a 502. The plug is welded in at the back of the intake by the dissy. The only thing under there is the lifter valley. From what I seen from the tear down, it has been played with and knew of the water leak because all the silicon used on it. I just cant think why they would drill a hole in the intake then weld a plug back in? And also the intake was milled down a full 1/4 inch making it sit to far down in the valley.it could be a water temp sensor, or MAP sensor originally as well. MAPs are usually mounted on the back of the manifold like that. It could be a newer 454 that was FI with a MAP and converted to Carb.
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