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Old May 1, 2006 | 10:12 PM
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well, tired several stores. Found two stores with VHT engine enamel, but they can't get red. Dont stock it, their warehouses don't stock it, and they can't order it. WTF? Anyone else run into this problem? They stock black, but no red. Just my damn luck too.

So, anyone know where to get it, or do I have to switch brands?

How is duplicolor? I see they have a 500 degree temp paint and a 1200 degree temp paint. Which one would be needed for the block, intake, and valve covers?

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Old May 2, 2006 | 07:18 AM
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Re: cant find VHT, dupli color ok?

it seems every store carries dupli-color, but is it worth a crap?
Old May 2, 2006 | 07:33 AM
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Re: cant find VHT, dupli color ok?

I've used the high temp duplicolor before and it seems to work really well but I seemed like it had to "bake" forever before the funky smell went away.
Old May 2, 2006 | 07:43 AM
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Re: cant find VHT, dupli color ok?

There are numerous places online selling VHT.... why not find a source that wants to sell you something rather than giving up because some local clowns aren't interested.
Old May 2, 2006 | 08:55 AM
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Re: cant find VHT, dupli color ok?

I'd use Plasticote engine paint with Krylon clear on top. Sprays much better then with the duplicolor stuff and lasts way longer.
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Old May 2, 2006 | 09:52 AM
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Re: cant find VHT, dupli color ok?

Auto zone and napa have it around me and the VHT is much better IMO than the duplicolor or plasticote.
Old May 2, 2006 | 10:03 PM
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Re: cant find VHT, dupli color ok?

Yeah, I have heard people saying that VHT rocks. But, they don't make red anymore. I am gonna take injuneers advice, im gonna try online to buy it! Did the VHT users use their primer too, or just shoot color?
Old May 3, 2006 | 05:45 AM
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Re: cant find VHT, dupli color ok?

I just bought 2 cans of red yesterday so there are still places that sell it. good luck!
Old May 3, 2006 | 11:11 AM
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were did you get it tricked-out-toy??
Old May 3, 2006 | 11:30 AM
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I bought it at autozone in East greenbush NY
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