painted fast intake pics
12-03-2005, 03:49 PM
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painted fast intake pics Can I get some pics of painted fast intakes. I put one on my car but was really hoping to retain the stock look....or atleast a little more subtle than light grey. what did you use? how did you prep? what would you do different if you did it again.
12-03-2005, 08:51 PM
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Prep: Sanding, sanding, sanding. I filled in the factory fuel line crossover indentation and sanded off the FAST/WILSON logos.
Paint: Body shop layed down several coats of sandable primer, followed by base coat/clear coat...the color is BMW Black Sapphire Metallic.
Since this pic was taken, I switched to a Nick Williams TB. I wouldn't do anything differently if I did it again...
Paint: Body shop layed down several coats of sandable primer, followed by base coat/clear coat...the color is BMW Black Sapphire Metallic.
Since this pic was taken, I switched to a Nick Williams TB. I wouldn't do anything differently if I did it again...
12-04-2005, 12:49 AM
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wow man that looks pretty good. does it need to be sanded so smooth or will paint stick to the rough surface of the intake? that seems pretty tedious.
12-04-2005, 01:57 AM
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No the intake does not have to be sanded smooth for you to paint it. It is a whole lot more work but in my eyes definately worth it if you are going to bother to paint it anyways.
12-04-2005, 02:16 AM
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No the intake does not have to be sanded smooth for you to paint it. It is a whole lot more work but in my eyes definately worth it if you are going to bother to paint it anyways.
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12-05-2005, 12:26 AM
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all those pieces look good. stryker Ive seen your work here before and it amazes me every time I look at it. Can I use a high temp rattle can paint or are those not going to hold up to engine temps and bubble off.
12-05-2005, 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by LawmanSS
Prep: Sanding, sanding, sanding. I filled in the factory fuel line crossover indentation and sanded off the FAST/WILSON logos.
Paint: Body shop layed down several coats of sandable primer, followed by base coat/clear coat...the color is BMW Black Sapphire Metallic.
Since this pic was taken, I switched to a Nick Williams TB. I wouldn't do anything differently if I did it again...
Paint: Body shop layed down several coats of sandable primer, followed by base coat/clear coat...the color is BMW Black Sapphire Metallic.
Since this pic was taken, I switched to a Nick Williams TB. I wouldn't do anything differently if I did it again...
haha!!! 
12-05-2005, 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by 2formulas
all those pieces look good. stryker Ive seen your work here before and it amazes me every time I look at it. Can I use a high temp rattle can paint or are those not going to hold up to engine temps and bubble off.
More pics to keep the thread going....
12-05-2005, 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by LawmanSS
Yeah...stryker! 
12-05-2005, 07:46 PM
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You know, with all that prep you did to get that manifold ready I hope the body shop didnt charge you too much. Cause it looks like you did a great job with prep to get a finished product like that.
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Originally Posted by stryker14
More pics to keep the thread going....
That is my favorite one so far. I like that better than all the rest you've done. And I've liked all of them