Intercooler2

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Anyone ever do this? It's like a poor man's powdercoating and better than rattle can paint. I don't have my intake yet but don't want silver and have a pint of black. I was kicking around the idea of just coating it up.

rob69zombie

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With an investment like the FAST, I would just have someone base/clear it. You could have it professionally painted for $150 or less in black.

Intercooler2

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Paint doesn't hold up as well though and a little fuel kills it.

Old Geezer

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Take a look here, B4 you do it...
http://www.por15.com/POR-15/productinfo/1GB/

twitchtwice

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por-15 is a great sealant but i wouldnt want it under my hood because it doesnt look like a show finish paint. for example i used it on my calipers.

Intercooler2

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What's up Mr.Leeper?


You switch camps?

What am I looking at? I got rid of my Buick when the getting was good. They are still cool just don't think they will have the people step up to keep parts for them.

Intercooler2

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Still thinking this over

Intercooler2

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I called POR-15 and they said sure. The hood isn't open enough to do any UV damage if that was what the link was for.

Intercooler2

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I will post the pics

Mumbles

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I'm definitely interested to see how this turns out. I would want my FAST black, should I ever invest the moeney into one. Keep us posted, and good luck.

twitchtwice

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Good luck, im sure with some good prep it would turn out nice. I still would never do it under my hood though. Cant wait for the pics.

Rossi396

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My brother is a body man for a company that distributes this stuff. One thing I can say about it is it's some really tough stuff. We've done car frames with it after blasting and they come out great. Also, they have a semi-gloss coating if I'm not mistaken. That may look a bit better than the standard black...? Is that what you have?

Intercooler2

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Gloss black. I will do a spot in the back to see and post pics tonight. Hope it turns out okay!

Rossi396

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Hamrdown

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I would get their black coat to coat afterwards as it has a shiny black finish that will last.

Intercooler2

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Kind of hard those first couple brush strokes on such an expensive piece. But it turned out pretty good and I did no sanding or anything. I plan on doing the top parts with a second coat (maybe via roller) and calling it good. It should look fine under the hood with everything bolted in place.


Sanding the top would have given a better finish for sure I just didn't feel like fooling with it.

want297z

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I like it. I will have to keep this in mind when I get ready to paint my fast.

tals7

no do not do it WILL peel off and be a big mess.

Intercooler2

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Are you speaking from personal experience? It's hard to remove off of anything including skin! Why would it peel?


If you decide to do this use a small roller on the upper parts you can reach easy. Use a good 1" bristle brush in the areas around and for the little nooks buy a couple assorted size model brushes in the tight spots.

tals7

i have been in the paint industry for 22yrs.have used product for years.it will go on nice and look good but if you get a chip or abraison any where it will let go/PEEL.a top quality auto paint single stage or base clear would be best asuming it was prepted right(this is most important part).paint dose hold up to gas spills/eng oil.heat is no problem with paint .