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Old 05-05-2012 | 11:24 PM
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Where could I get some crackle paint to do my rocker cover?

Old 05-05-2012 | 11:27 PM
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Ebays the best place mate
Old 05-05-2012 | 11:31 PM
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Ahhhhh Ebay. Will go have a nosey!

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Old 05-05-2012 | 11:36 PM
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Anywhere, I got some from 'Chastilians' at the bottom of my road to do mine

Although one of the cans fucked up and ruined it, so I had to start again.
Looks shit in the pic, it's not shiny like that in real life.
Old 05-05-2012 | 11:51 PM
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if you get even a tiny spec of dust it can cause mayhem, i had to redo my Rs plenum twice

looks well though.

Old 05-05-2012 | 11:56 PM
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Any further thoughts on where I can get some?

Old 05-05-2012 | 11:58 PM
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ebay is best, type in VHT crackle paint
Old 06-05-2012 | 12:00 AM
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Found it.

Just searched VHT and it came back as 'wrinkle' paint!!!

Anyways, thanks very much mate. Bought some.
Old 06-05-2012 | 06:48 AM
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Halfords do it I believe.

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Old 06-05-2012 | 08:01 AM
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i used the VHT "wrinkle" paint mate, no probs, got it from ebay.
Old 06-05-2012 | 08:16 PM
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What did you use to 'cook' it on? I plan on using the oven and NOT telling the wife
Old 06-05-2012 | 08:34 PM
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Heat gun and warm it up, spray it on and heat again. once it starts crinkleing stop and let it cool down. Used the oven for my inlet manifold and it worked very well but small stuff i just use the heat gun.
Old 06-05-2012 | 09:09 PM
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I had someone powder coat crackle black, on my rocker cover, strut brace and brackets etc...
oh its on a evo not a cosworth...
Old 06-05-2012 | 09:27 PM
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I didn't use anything, just let it dry as per instructions. I'm sure the heat from the engine has made it crackle more though.
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