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For those of you with a Caterpillar

April 29, 2013, 02:33:43 am

I pressure washed the Cat, let it dry out for a few days -- and yesterday painted the top half of the engine. I've included a snapshot of the paint I bought. It was a perfect color match. It is oil-based paint.

It looks a lot better.

Painting the lower, all the way to the bottom of the oil pan will be a bit more difficult. And -- seeing those of you replacing the engine bay insulation lately -- I checked mine out today on the sidewalls. It practically crumbles to dust just touching it. So -- that's on the list, now.

All the best,
Michael

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Reply #1 – April 29, 2013, 02:58:39 am

Beautiful job!!!  One day?  Looks like it would take that just to mask it off, let alone figure out how to get the paint can in those tight places!

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Reply #2 – April 29, 2013, 07:00:16 am

Wow, looks like new! Very nice job. I agree with Dave on the tight spaces.

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Reply #3 – April 29, 2013, 08:22:37 am

Outstanding job! Looks as if it's a brand-new CAT!

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Reply #4 – April 29, 2013, 08:30:01 am

Holy Schnikies, Michael...Looks great!.  I know, you hired a Leprechaun to do the tight spots...

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Reply #5 – April 29, 2013, 09:06:33 am

That used to be called a Sherwin-Williams Rebuild.

Looks great

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Reply #6 – May 01, 2013, 08:31:10 pm

Michael..

I have the same coach as you and Cat "yellow" is thee best color.

Nice job on the detail...!!!!

Hans

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