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Originally Posted by FetchMeAPepsi
Hey guys! I've got a question about painting nuts.
I just took off my radiator to fix some holes and while I had it out I thought I'd go ahead and paint the bolts and the alternator arm too. I put on primer, then black high temp paint, then three coats of clear. Then I put them under a socket and they scratched up like...well like bolts under a socket.
What do you guys do to keep them nice under torque?
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What kind of paint are you using? A good epoxy is scratch resistance but takes longer to dry than enamel or lacquer, you might have to wait overnight at least
are they rattle can or gun? The epoxy you can mix w/hardner if it's a gun. But you can find it in a spray can..Vernski