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Old 01-21-2009, 11:42 PM
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Default Should I paint the water pump?
I was getting ready to paint my water pump tonight, but after I cleaned if off it really doesn't look to bad. I've painted the alt. bracket and that's the paint I would use.

What do you think? It's clean but doesn't have the bright new aluminum look that I would like. I just can't make up my mind.
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i painted mine chevy red orange
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lets see the rest of the engine???
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lets see the rest of the engine???
Before I cleaned up the block and bolted it together.
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That pump looks bran-spankin new compared to mine. I think it looks fine as is.
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I would paint it to match
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I'm painting mine a bright aluminum color before it goes on the new motor....paint it.
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I would probably go ahead and paint it a bright sliver.
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Might as well paint it to "brighten it up" so that it matches.
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Decided I would paint it and it turned out great.
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Yep looks better . I'm debating if I should do mine in gunmetal, red, or just do it silver.
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Much better! Do the tensioner and thermostat housing too! Great looking motor by the way......
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Originally Posted by MadIceV8
Yep looks better . I'm debating if I should do mine in gunmetal, red, or just do it silver.
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The paint is VHT flame proof header paint and the color is flat aluminum part #SP117. 8 bucks from NAPA.
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Originally Posted by jmm98LS1
Much better! Do the tensioner and thermostat housing too! Great looking motor by the way......
Thank you. I was trying to not have the spray paint the crap out of everything look. I might find a nicer tensioner and housing though.
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Originally Posted by lsxpinto
Thank you. I was trying to not have the spray paint the crap out of everything look. I might find a nicer tensioner and housing though.
ya i didnt paint my thermostat or tensioner. i like to have contrast
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NAW, I wouldn't but that's just me....
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NAW, I wouldn't but that's just me....
To late now. If the paint peels it will give me an excuse to buy an electric pump.
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shouldnt peel anytime soon. mine has been painted for over a yr and no peeling
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