Painting LS Intakes
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Staging Lane
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Painting LS Intakes Picking up an LS1 intake for the LQ4 swap I'm doing in my '69 Camaro, and it's a little grungy. I'm just looking for a satin black finish, similar to the stock finish. What are y'all using to paint these things? Not sure if I should use one of the plastic-specific paints like Krylon has, an engine paint, something high-heat, or what.
Thanks!
Bob
Thanks!
Bob
I saw a pic a long time back, of somebody who used
a Mercedes silver automotive paint on theirs; came out
like polished aluminum.
They don't get hot at all, so your concerns are adhesion
and resistance to oil pretty much.
Check the Appearance & Detailing section, there's probably
all kinds of stuff been done like this. Me, I just stick with
the grime and oxidation motif.
a Mercedes silver automotive paint on theirs; came out
like polished aluminum.
They don't get hot at all, so your concerns are adhesion
and resistance to oil pretty much.
Check the Appearance & Detailing section, there's probably
all kinds of stuff been done like this. Me, I just stick with
the grime and oxidation motif.
I bought my intake from a guy who previously had it done. He said it was strictly automotive paint. Sanded all the way down to remove the grain and molding marks. Primer, and factory Sunset Orange Metallic automotive paint, and clearcoat. The finish and quality is TOP NOTCH. I'm willing to be, just about any paint will work fine.
On The Tree
Joined: Nov 2012
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From: Weare, NH
I have painted 2 intakes now with Duplicolor wheel paint. The finish looks good and it is quite durable. I painted a TPI intake for my truck, and a intake plenum for my gf's Honda. The Honda has endured daily driving for over 6 months now, without any lifting or other paint issues.
Its all in the prep, clean and degrease the manifold as much as possible, give it a scuff with some scotchbrite to give the paint something to grab, and primer/paint/clear. Clear is optional but will give it a nice shine.
Its all in the prep, clean and degrease the manifold as much as possible, give it a scuff with some scotchbrite to give the paint something to grab, and primer/paint/clear. Clear is optional but will give it a nice shine.
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