Originally Posted by swaggs21
My guess would be that the clearcoat is not meant for high temp applications. If you want it shiny like it has a clearcoat on it and want it to stay like that, you are going to have to have it powdercoated because of heat.
duplikote actually makes a high-temp 1200 degree clearcoat, i've used it before. doesnt usually come out as good as normal clearcoats though, not really as glossy as i'd like. if u want it to come out lookin good you've gotta dish out the dough for powdercoating.