stripping paint marks on intake?

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Jan 27, 2009 | 01:47 PM

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stripping paint marks on intake?

i just installed a used ls6 intake wen i had my cam installed last but i just noticed the other day that there is like spray can marks on the top like someone started to repaint it a different shade of black, i was wondering what i could use to strip it off without hurting or discoloring the finish on the intake

Jan 27, 2009 | 01:54 PM

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Just pull the intake, and use some 100-250 grit sandpaper and respray it.

Jan 27, 2009 | 01:58 PM

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would have to buy a new gasket for the intake once i pulled it off

Jan 27, 2009 | 02:04 PM

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No, the gaskets are rubber and can be reused as long as they are in good condition. FYI, they are 8 oval shaped rubber gaskets, one for each intake port.

Jan 27, 2009 | 03:03 PM

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i bought my gaskets from summit for like $25 bucks if yours are in bad shape. i think the dealer charges over 50

Jan 27, 2009 | 03:06 PM

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na the gaskets are like a week old, but im really tryin to avoid removing the intake any ideas on removing the spray paint without painting the whole thing

Jan 27, 2009 | 03:49 PM

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My grandpa says the lazy man does the work twice...

It's not hard to take it off, there are plenty of how to's for this.

It would look a lot better if you'd paint it.