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uhcats
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Tue Feb 05, 2008 10:32 pm

Hi,

I'm wondering witch paint (make) use to paint HOUSING COVER in my M3 and with is most similar to genuine one?

Any suggestions? How prepare? How protect straps and ''BMW M-Power'' sign?

Paul
BMW E30 M3 02/87
BMW E36 323i 01/99
gary
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Wed Feb 06, 2008 2:06 pm

Alot of guys use BBQ paint.

Strip back the cam cover paint with BBQ aerosol then put in oven when dry take out and rub Mpower lettering with wet and dry.

BBQ paint is good for 450 oC
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