Check out the new bling
Check out the new bling Ok I painted the intake and also polished the water pump while I was at it. I was thinking about chroming the intake, but took advise from the board members and painted it. I think they both turned out pretty good. The only thing that I did not do was clear coat the intake. Should I clear it? I not sure exactly what the clear coat will do for me??? Will it help it shine and increase the gloss factor? protect it better????Need a little help here!!!!
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I would clear it with a few coats. The clearcoat will help seal it from the dirt and heat, and also keep the gloss of the paint. Make sure to use an automotive clear coat, they have UV protectants in them. I like the water pump, looks like chrome!
How ong do I have to wait to spray it with the clear coat? Also can you wet sand the clear coat with a 1500 grit and buff it. Anyone tryed this??
Yeah that water pump looks good, but my hands are haiting me for it
Yeah that water pump looks good, but my hands are haiting me for it
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I'd give the paint 48hrs to cure completey, then hit it with a coat of clear, wait w few hours, then give it another good coat. let this cure for a few days, then wetsand with 1500-2000 grit, then buff.
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Everytime I see a painted intake. It makes me want to take mine off as well and have had it!
I'm just too scared to take mine off
......i'm afraid I might screw up something...
Looks sweet though!
I'm just too scared to take mine off
......i'm afraid I might screw up something...Looks sweet though!
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is that black? just out of curiosity why did you paint it black? it is black to begin with. Only asking because no other real color would match my plans for the engine bay except black, so ive been trying to figure out if i just wanna leave it be or paint it black.
theblur98ss- It took me about a 35 hrs. to get the pump to where it is 10 roughing with air tools, 15 sandinding hrs, 10 hrs buff and clean up. Yes it does take forever but the results are well worth it. i will post pics of the fininished engine bay when I am done. I tryed to keep the engine balanced with paint looking like the exterior of the car and blinding chrome and polished parts.
XtinctHawk02- I know what you mean , I been questioning on to do it or not to do it for a very long time. But dont worry about taking it apart is not bad once you get started. Plus there are a ton of help you can get here from the board and there are write ups on how to remove the intake. Let me know if you need any help I will be glad to.
So wet sanding and buffing will be Ok then. Looks like I have some more painting to do tommorow. Has anyone else wet sanded there intake after clear coating before????????
XtinctHawk02- I know what you mean , I been questioning on to do it or not to do it for a very long time. But dont worry about taking it apart is not bad once you get started. Plus there are a ton of help you can get here from the board and there are write ups on how to remove the intake. Let me know if you need any help I will be glad to.
So wet sanding and buffing will be Ok then. Looks like I have some more painting to do tommorow. Has anyone else wet sanded there intake after clear coating before????????
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is that black? just out of curiosity why did you paint it black? it is black to begin with. Only asking because no other real color would match my plans for the engine bay except black, so ive been trying to figure out if i just wanna leave it be or paint it black.
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Originally Posted by berbieblackbird
I know what you mean , I been questioning on to do it or not to do it for a very long time. But dont worry about taking it apart is not bad once you get started. Plus there are a ton of help you can get here from the board and there are write ups on how to remove the intake. Let me know if you need any help I will be glad to.
Jeremy