has anyone painted a faded gas cap?
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has anyone painted a faded gas cap?
Getting ready to detail the fuel filler area. I have a new gas bib, new washer fluid cap (old one turned to dust). I anticipate the very faded now Pink fuel filler cap will look even worse. Trying to avoid spending 50 bucks to buy a new one. Looking for tips on which paint and which color if anyone has done this already. Thanks
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I think I would spring for a new cap for two reasons:
Just my thoughts....
- The original surface of the cap is color-impregnated plastic/rubber and I'm not sure how well that surface on the cap will hold paint.
- The gas filler area is not very spray paint friendly given the potential for drips, spills and vapors; and there is a significant potential for a gummy, peeling gas cap.
Just my thoughts....
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Just get a new one.
And why spend $50 when you can spend $130?
http://www.maxspeed-motorsports.com/porschegascap.html
And why spend $50 when you can spend $130?
http://www.maxspeed-motorsports.com/porschegascap.html
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If it's just faded, try just rubbing some peanut oil on it for 5 minutes... some people even use actual peanut butter but all you really need is the stuff that separates in a jar of natural peanut butter
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Thanks for all the feedback. I am now convinced that I must replace the old cap with a new cap for safety reasons and really compared with 150 dollars, 50 is a bargain.
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Just get a new one.
And why spend $50 when you can spend $130?
http://www.maxspeed-motorsports.com/porschegascap.html
And why spend $50 when you can spend $130?
http://www.maxspeed-motorsports.com/porschegascap.html
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Just get a new one. And why spend $50 when you can spend $130? http://www.maxspeed-motorsports.com/porschegascap.html
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I think if you buff the old one up enough the red will come back.
Or better yet close the fuel filler door and the cap disappears!
Or better yet close the fuel filler door and the cap disappears!
Last edited by pp000830; 12-27-2013 at 11:58 PM.