Painting air cleaner (help)

[41husk]

I just sand blasted my air cleaner and I am planning on painting it tonight with crinkle paint.  Should I prime it first or just spray the crinkle paint on bare metal?

[Silver R/T]

or you can powdercoat it, check FastbackJon's thread on here, he had his done for only $30, its good deal, but if you decide to paint it anyways yes do primer it, let coats dry too before adding another one

[41husk]

Thanks for the info!

[Troy]

Primer would be a good idea.

Here's some info:
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,1962.0.html

Troy

[41husk]

Thanks Troy, primed it last night.

[dkn1997]

I don't know what wrinkle paint you plan on using, but I did 3 different air cleaners using the parts store duplicolor spray on truck bead liner.  I don't know how correct looks, but it's tough as nails and really easy to do.  I hit it with a medium gloss clear when I am done and it really holds up.

Obviousely, if you are doing a full blown resto there are better choices, but for driver/cruise night car, it works great.

[cudaken]

 Allen, I have the paint.

                                   Ken

[41husk]

Thanks Ken, I think I have a couple cans in the garage as well.