[Razorback1980]

Kevin

The EPA will be stopping the sale of automotive paint to the average citizen pretty soon, but for now, go the an automotive paint store and buy the right stuff. Don't buy the duplicolor stuff normal auto parts sell, it isn't tough enough. Go to a paint dealer and they will sell you the right primer, base coat and clear coat paint to do the job right and put it in spray cans. It's more money but money well spent. It will look better and last much longer. They will also have a single stage paint that will do the job if you prefer only one stage. It isn't quite as shiny but that might be a good thing anyway. If you can spray rustoleum, you can spray the right paint and it will look better and last longer. I buy cans here for about 10 dollars a can and the primer is around 4 dollars. Total cost for single stage 14 dollars...base coat/clear coat will be 24 dollars...excluding sandpaper. If you want a detailed step by step guide, email me and I'll help you through it. It's not hard at all.

As for wiper arms, you probably should just buy new ones..that paint isn't going to last long. They are not very expensive at most auto parts places. Otherwise, you will probably have to powder coat them to get the paint to stay.

Also, there is probably nothing wrong with your car, the expansion tank is there for one reason..expansion which is why it's blowing the excess out. As already noted, it's best to let it stay where it wants to as long as it's above the minimum mark.