Appearance & Detailing Interior & Exterior Appearance Modifications

Rattle Can Vs Powdercoat

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 31, 2007 | 06:30 PM
  #1  
DropTopBird's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Resident
15 Year Member
iTrader: (18)
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 888
Likes: 0
From: Central PA
Default Rattle Can Vs Powdercoat

I boutght some LCAs and a PHB a while back, but have been waiting to put them on untill I get them painted red to match the rest of the suspension when I put it on. I wanted to get it powdercoated, but my funds do not allow it at the moment. I have quite a bit of the high temp engine paint left from when I did my intake manifold and I was wondering if it would have any downsides to using that to paint them myself. Obviously Id have to be careful and sand it pretty well after every step, but other than that would there be any problem with doing this?
Reply
Old Jul 31, 2007 | 06:47 PM
  #2  
QWIK_LT1's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
From: Van Nuys
Default

just scuff them up real good so the paint can grab onto it and do a couple of coats and you should be good for a while. ive used that method on several sets of rims and they seem to last pretty long.
Reply
Old Jul 31, 2007 | 06:59 PM
  #3  
sills1's Avatar
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 599
Likes: 0
From: San Diego, California
Default

While PowderCoat is definitely the best way to go, it is definitely expensive compared to regular paint. If I were you, I would do as stated above. Put a few coats of clear on top for added protection and call it a day.
Reply
Old Jul 31, 2007 | 07:28 PM
  #4  
DropTopBird's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Resident
15 Year Member
iTrader: (18)
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 888
Likes: 0
From: Central PA
Default

Awesome. I was afraid that I was gonna get flamed for doin that method. I figured it would work pretty well. I was planning on putting a clear coat on over it for pretection like I did to my calipers. Thanks for the responses.
Reply
Old Aug 3, 2007 | 03:07 AM
  #5  
DropTopBird's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Resident
15 Year Member
iTrader: (18)
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 888
Likes: 0
From: Central PA
Default

Theyre finished and they look suprisingly good. Id take pics but Im one of the few people that dont have a digital camera (besides cell phone). They rubed on eachother in the car and took the paint off the phb and an lca so now I have to repaint them
Reply
Old Aug 3, 2007 | 09:40 AM
  #6  
KillA98Z's Avatar
On The Tree
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 145
Likes: 0
From: middletown,nj
Default

use brake caliper paint it works great,drys shinny and has a tough finish
Reply
Old Aug 3, 2007 | 02:07 PM
  #7  
Havok2's Avatar
11 Second Club
iTrader: (118)
 
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 2,994
Likes: 0
From: RGV texas
Default

for long run purposes, powdercoat
Reply
Old Aug 4, 2007 | 12:04 AM
  #8  
DropTopBird's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Resident
15 Year Member
iTrader: (18)
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 888
Likes: 0
From: Central PA
Default

Yeah I prob will get a powdercoat on them eventually, but I just dont have the cash right now. The engine enamel Is pretty tough except for metal on metal contact like when they rubbed together. I never thought about caliper paint though. If I ever have to do anything else like that Ill try the caliper paint and see how it works.
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-5

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

 
story-9

10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

 Verdad Gallardo




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:05 AM.

story-0
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-2
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-5
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE