Paint Catch Can (?)

MacDaddyMays · 09-08-2023, 03:10 PM

I recently bought a 23 Camaro LT1 and I love it! Since then I have had delivered to me a black J&L oil catch can. Does anybody know if I could spray paint the catch can red?

I have not yet installed the new catch can, but I have been thinking it would look a lot better in my engine bay if it was red. I am confident I saw (for example) some high temp red paint on www.amazon.com. I do not know for certain I need high temp paint, but I am just wondering if anybody can think of a reason why painting the catch can would be bad.

Thanks,
Steve.

2SS Capt · 09-08-2023, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by MacDaddyMays

I recently bought a 23 Camaro LT1 and I love it! Since then I have had delivered to me a black J&L oil catch can. Does anybody know if I could spray paint the catch can red?

I have not yet installed the new catch can, but I have been thinking it would look a lot better in my engine bay if it was red. I am confident I saw (for example) some high temp red paint on www.amazon.com. I do not know for certain I need high temp paint, but I am just wondering if anybody can think of a reason why painting the catch can would be bad.

Thanks,
Steve.

I don't see any issue painting it, I would definitely use high temp paint just in case... Make sure you prep the can properly before painting so you get a good bond on the paint.

MacDaddyMays · 09-08-2023, 05:52 PM

Thanks for the quick reply. I will probably start looking for a good high temp red paint and start prepping the surface of the catch can!

Steve.

arpad_m · 09-08-2023, 05:57 PM

I'd try brake caliper paint like this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CPJLVC or maybe VHT header paint: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CPJLGM

I painted the big suitcase exhaust muffler to satin black using this VHT header paint, and it came out very good, it has just the perfect texture and no flaking at all.

Smokin19 · 09-09-2023, 07:40 AM

+1 on the VHT high temp paint.

MacDaddyMays · 09-09-2023, 08:46 AM

I like the idea of using breake caliper paint. I will look around town to see if anybody carries a can of it.

Thanks,
Steve.

MacDaddyMays · 09-09-2023, 08:56 AM

I guess I need to use some high temp primer first, huh?

Steve.

arpad_m · 09-09-2023, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by MacDaddyMays

I guess I need to use some high temp primer first, huh?

Steve.

It'll probably last longer if you do, but FYI I didn't use primer on the muffler, just cleaned and scuffed up the surface with sandpaper for better adhesion.

Oh, and

for not buying it off of amazon and supporting local shops, the links I gave were just to show the exact product.

MacDaddyMays · 09-09-2023, 07:42 PM

At O'Reilly's I found a can of Dupli-Color Engine Enamel With Ceramic that is supposed to be resistant to oil and fluids. Gee, I hope my oil catch can does not get all gunked up with oil (ha-ha).

I managed to score some 300 grit sand paper out of our painting supplies to scuff up the sides and top of the catch can.

If I can figure it out I will see if I can upload some pictures of the paint job and the final installation of the catch can.

Steve.

Jus Cruisin · 09-10-2023, 07:38 AM

You could also powdercoat it.

09-08-2023, 03:10 PM	#1
MacDaddyMays Drives: 2023 Chevrolet Camaro LT1 Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Madison Posts: 5	Paint Catch Can (?) I recently bought a 23 Camaro LT1 and I love it! Since then I have had delivered to me a black J&L oil catch can. Does anybody know if I could spray paint the catch can red? I have not yet installed the new catch can, but I have been thinking it would look a lot better in my engine bay if it was red. I am confident I saw (for example) some high temp red paint on www.amazon.com. I do not know for certain I need high temp paint, but I am just wondering if anybody can think of a reason why painting the catch can would be bad. Thanks, Steve.

09-08-2023, 05:57 PM	#4
arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 13,476 View My Garage	I'd try brake caliper paint like this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CPJLVC or maybe VHT header paint: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CPJLGM I painted the big suitcase exhaust muffler to satin black using this VHT header paint, and it came out very good, it has just the perfect texture and no flaking at all. __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6 735 rwhp \| 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley \| Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers \| JRE smooth idle Terminator cam \| LT4 FS & injectors \| TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX \| DSX flex fuel kit \| Roto-Fab CAI \| Soler 95mm LT5 TB \| 1LE wheels \| 1LE brakes \| BMR rear cradle lockout \| JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 \| 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 \| 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 \| 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 \| 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 \| 6000 - 3/19/18 Last edited by arpad_m; 09-09-2023 at 11:27 AM.

09-09-2023, 07:40 AM	#5
Smokin19 Drives: 19' ZL1 A10, w/pdr Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: S.W. ohio Posts: 1,722	+1 on the VHT high temp paint. __________________ BTR Stg II cam w/ 38% fuel lobe, ARH 2" headers into 3" w/Gesi cats, Kong X port, Weapon X triple ht exchangers, NW 103, Rotofab big gulp, DSX lowside, TCM tune, BMR Lockout, Mustang dyno 720 rwhp, 634 rwtq on 93 pump.

09-10-2023, 07:38 AM	#10
Jus Cruisin Old Gearhead Drives: 2023 GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: MI Posts: 547	You could also powdercoat it. __________________ 2023 Camaro ZL1 convertible - black - SOLD 2025 GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate - black - 3.0l diesel 1937 Ford Slantback

09-08-2023, 05:52 PM	#3
MacDaddyMays Drives: 2023 Chevrolet Camaro LT1 Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Madison Posts: 5	Thanks for the quick reply. I will probably start looking for a good high temp red paint and start prepping the surface of the catch can! Steve.

09-09-2023, 08:46 AM	#6
MacDaddyMays Drives: 2023 Chevrolet Camaro LT1 Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Madison Posts: 5	I like the idea of using breake caliper paint. I will look around town to see if anybody carries a can of it. Thanks, Steve.

09-09-2023, 08:56 AM	#7
MacDaddyMays Drives: 2023 Chevrolet Camaro LT1 Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Madison Posts: 5	I guess I need to use some high temp primer first, huh? Steve.

09-09-2023, 07:42 PM	#9
MacDaddyMays Drives: 2023 Chevrolet Camaro LT1 Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Madison Posts: 5	At O'Reilly's I found a can of Dupli-Color Engine Enamel With Ceramic that is supposed to be resistant to oil and fluids. Gee, I hope my oil catch can does not get all gunked up with oil (ha-ha). I managed to score some 300 grit sand paper out of our painting supplies to scuff up the sides and top of the catch can. If I can figure it out I will see if I can upload some pictures of the paint job and the final installation of the catch can. Steve.

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