Painted my LS6 intake today...thoughts?
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I just pulled the hurt LS1 out of my 2001 WS.6 and have an LQ4 build going in, and I thought this was as good a time as any to do some detailing and painting on my new engine and engine bay to make it a little unique. If you're interested in following my build thread, it can be found here...
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...s-debacle.html
First order of business was to start on my LS6 intake. I really want a FAST, but I'm short on the cash right now, so I decided to paint the intake to liven things up a little. I'm really pleased with the way it came out, especially for a rattle can job. I've painted a couple cars before, so I was anxious to see how well I could do on the intake.
I started by sanding with 180 grit to get rid of the part number casting and also the circular marks on top of each runner. I then went to 400 grit for the rest of the intake, going over it a couple of times at least.
![](https://www.supermotors.net/getfile/852891/original/detail1.jpg)
I then masked off all the bolt holes, the map sensor, and the TB opening, and sprayed several coats of Duplicolor Adhesion Promotor, followed by Duplicolor high build primer. I was really pleased with the way the primer went on and filled in all the minor marks and scratches after a few layers...
![](https://www.supermotors.net/getfile/852892/original/detail2.jpg)
The primer laid down so well that I only had to make one pass with 600 grit and then another with 1000 grit and I was ready for base color. I was tempted to just grap a Sharpie, write "F.A.S.T" on the front and call it good, but alas, I pressed on. One last pic before the color goes on...
![](https://www.supermotors.net/getfile/852893/original/detail3.jpg)
I decided to go with a metallic charcoal gray, and I was happy I did. I laid down four base coats, with the first one being a light dusting and each one getting progressively heavier. Here it is after the final base coat...
![](https://www.supermotors.net/getfile/852894/original/detail4.jpg)
Time for clear now, which was Duplicolor as well. As with the base coat, the first coat was very light and each following coat was progressively heavier. I actually went a little heavy on the last coat and got some light white pooling, but thank God it dried out and looked great.
I originally planned to wetsand and polish, but I don't think I'm even going to bother with it now. The clear came out awesome, and I'm happy as is. Here are the final pics:
![](https://www.supermotors.net/getfile/852895/original/detail5.jpg)
![](https://www.supermotors.net/getfile/852896/original/detail6.jpg)
I know this has been done a thousand times, but I was happy with my effort and thought I'd share.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...s-debacle.html
First order of business was to start on my LS6 intake. I really want a FAST, but I'm short on the cash right now, so I decided to paint the intake to liven things up a little. I'm really pleased with the way it came out, especially for a rattle can job. I've painted a couple cars before, so I was anxious to see how well I could do on the intake.
I started by sanding with 180 grit to get rid of the part number casting and also the circular marks on top of each runner. I then went to 400 grit for the rest of the intake, going over it a couple of times at least.
![](https://www.supermotors.net/getfile/852891/original/detail1.jpg)
I then masked off all the bolt holes, the map sensor, and the TB opening, and sprayed several coats of Duplicolor Adhesion Promotor, followed by Duplicolor high build primer. I was really pleased with the way the primer went on and filled in all the minor marks and scratches after a few layers...
![](https://www.supermotors.net/getfile/852892/original/detail2.jpg)
The primer laid down so well that I only had to make one pass with 600 grit and then another with 1000 grit and I was ready for base color. I was tempted to just grap a Sharpie, write "F.A.S.T" on the front and call it good, but alas, I pressed on. One last pic before the color goes on...
![](https://www.supermotors.net/getfile/852893/original/detail3.jpg)
I decided to go with a metallic charcoal gray, and I was happy I did. I laid down four base coats, with the first one being a light dusting and each one getting progressively heavier. Here it is after the final base coat...
![](https://www.supermotors.net/getfile/852894/original/detail4.jpg)
Time for clear now, which was Duplicolor as well. As with the base coat, the first coat was very light and each following coat was progressively heavier. I actually went a little heavy on the last coat and got some light white pooling, but thank God it dried out and looked great.
I originally planned to wetsand and polish, but I don't think I'm even going to bother with it now. The clear came out awesome, and I'm happy as is. Here are the final pics:
![](https://www.supermotors.net/getfile/852895/original/detail5.jpg)
![](https://www.supermotors.net/getfile/852896/original/detail6.jpg)
I know this has been done a thousand times, but I was happy with my effort and thought I'd share.
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you are very talented to say the least. The hard work and effort shows in the finished product...........best of luck ----------- have a blessed evening.........
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To the OP: Nice work! very nicely done. All the sanding had to be done by hand or did you use any power tools?
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Everyone knocks the rattle can, but if used right and for the right items, it'll look just as good as spraying; all without the hassle of set-up and cleaning the gun.
To the OP: Nice work! very nicely done. All the sanding had to be done by hand or did you use any power tools?
To the OP: Nice work! very nicely done. All the sanding had to be done by hand or did you use any power tools?
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Looks good man. That's the same process I use when it comes to rattle canning things and let me tell you ... most people if not all of them can't even tell it was bombed. I plan on doing the same with mine but I'm going with a gloss black. I'm going to try and do it to where I won't have to wet sand like you had done. I ******* hate wet sanding with a passion lol.