flyromeo3

I have two amps that I would like to custom paint Silver ( hence color of my car )

Does this require any special paint?
Do I need to prime the amp first? If so, do they sell a spray on primer?

thanks,

mike01civic

Why not take the amps to a body shop and have them color matched using the same paint? I mean if you're going to do it, you may as well do it right the first time.

mossman

Auto parts stores sell high temperature spray paint. Not sure about primer.

accord_vti

I wonder if its safe to do this...my amp is flaking and I was thinking of doing the same thing. I was planning to spend the weekend sanding, primering and then painting the amp. But I've decided to hold off until I know its ok to do so.
PS: spray on primer is easily available in all auto stores and walmart too, altho I'm not sure what brand might be the best.

wing_zero

i would advise to go for a primer if your trying to get a good look out of it. but make sure the primer is a high temperature pain. most shops sell high temp paint but high temp primers are hard to find. if you don't have to paint your heat sinks i would advise not to, because most shoudl be specifically engineered to dissappate heat well, and paint could some what bother your amp's ability do dissappiate the heat.