As an alternative to re-enamelling has anyone used this stuff? VHT Engine Enamel™ -- High Heat Coating VHT Caliper Paint -- High Heat Coatings I'm tempted to use it for respraying some of my old tilley hoods that have chipped/rusted by stripping down to bare metal, priming and then respraying it using one of the products above. anyone used it with success?
@Scouter Bill Yes, I've used it (them) a lot. Good for parts that get hot; but it will fail on hoods (vents). I've tried many kinds of high heat paints and lacquers but none last long on Tilley/Coleman etc hoods. Cheers Tony
these are not the best that they have - get the VHT Flame-Proof stuff--Had it on my Toyota Headers for 3 years now and no flaking/peeling or faults
@sggoat I've used the VHT "flame proof" as well; it lasts a bit longer, but it eventually fails on hoods and vents closest to the flame/mantle. Great on manifolds, though... Cheers Tony
I have sprayed Tilley hoods with stove / BBQ paint and had no problems. It is usually good for about 700 / 750 degrees C which is more than enough to cope with the heat output.
Thanks for the info, looks like I'll give the VHT brand a miss. I have used stove paint before but have yet to find one that gives a gloss finish- they all seem to be matt.
Stove polish gives a little bit more shine than VHT paint. But I suppose there is no substitute for enamel.
This has come up many, many times on the Coleman forum. No one has yet found a paint that works on vents/hoods. There are, however, several companies that will re-enamel vents.
The folks at Independence Porcelain Enamel do a great job--a fair price and the product is super clean and period correct.
