Has anyone ever cured VHT painted parts in their oven?

Iamzod · 12 Aug 2014 at 18:17

Yesterday I painted a pair of exhaust manifolds in silver VHT paint however it requires heat to cure properly and I have a few concerns about flammable vapours and getting told off by the GF for stinking the house out if I were to stick them in the oven for a while.

Has anyone ever done this themselves, how long should I leave them before doing it and how bad is the smell?

Ryan-3 · 12 Aug 2014 at 18:24

I'm guessing you should be fine, just try and keep the room ventilated to reduce the smell building up and don't do anything stupid like spraying the oven too.

I found this which might help you.

rodenal · 12 Aug 2014 at 19:14

It'll absolutely stink even with the extractor on and all wondwos/doors open - takes best part of a day to clear but aside from that you should be fine !

Iamzod · 12 Aug 2014 at 19:34

rodenal said:
It'll absolutely stink even with the extractor on and all wondwos/doors open - takes best part of a day to clear but aside from that you should be fine !

Oh dear. They are in now, gradually increasing temperature, 170c and no stink just yet.

Hyburnate · 12 Aug 2014 at 19:37

Iamzod said:
Oh dear. They are in now, gradually increasing temperature, 170c and no stink just yet.

Tell her if her Air Freshness crap doesn't work she's never allowed to buy it again

Iamzod · 12 Aug 2014 at 21:42

It did start to smell a bit after 40 mins or so, not that bad though considering I am currently cooking actual food in it

Something Else · 13 Aug 2014 at 12:19

Did my mates rocker cover not long ago, used 4 800w halogen lights to warm it up as it wouldn't fit in oven. Worked great