FAST 102mm manifold: Painted!
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On The Tree
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: Naples, FL
Thanks for the comments all. I will definitely keep you (LSWNDR) posted on what gains I get from this setup. I hope to have it tuned around the 1st week or so of December. Just waiting on the manifold to get ported.
Austin, great price on the paint work!
Austin, great price on the paint work!
No, but mine looks similar.
Since I wanted a more stealthy appearance, I used Rustoleum Satin Textured (spray can from Lowe's @ $4.79
) for a paint texture that emulates the original granular finish on the manifold's top.
I washed the top in warm dish detergent, rinsed it off in warm water and dried it with compressed air. I laid it on a rack in the sun to warm it up a bit, then sprayed it while it was still warm. After allowing it to dry overnight, I added another coat.
It seems to be a really durable finish.
Since I wanted a more stealthy appearance, I used Rustoleum Satin Textured (spray can from Lowe's @ $4.79
) for a paint texture that emulates the original granular finish on the manifold's top.I washed the top in warm dish detergent, rinsed it off in warm water and dried it with compressed air. I laid it on a rack in the sun to warm it up a bit, then sprayed it while it was still warm. After allowing it to dry overnight, I added another coat.
It seems to be a really durable finish.
Thread Starter
On The Tree
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: Naples, FL
No, but mine looks similar.
Since I wanted a more stealthy appearance, I used Rustoleum Satin Textured (spray can from Lowe's @ $4.79) for a paint texture that emulates the original granular finish on the manifold's top.
I washed the top in warm dish detergent, rinsed it off in warm water and dried it with compressed air. I laid it on a rack in the sun to warm it up a bit, then sprayed it while it was still warm. After allowing it to dry overnight, I added another coat.
It seems to be a really durable finish.
Since I wanted a more stealthy appearance, I used Rustoleum Satin Textured (spray can from Lowe's @ $4.79
) for a paint texture that emulates the original granular finish on the manifold's top.I washed the top in warm dish detergent, rinsed it off in warm water and dried it with compressed air. I laid it on a rack in the sun to warm it up a bit, then sprayed it while it was still warm. After allowing it to dry overnight, I added another coat.
It seems to be a really durable finish.
Damn man, you suck! J/K! Your manifold came out great! It looks really good. I guess the moral of the story here is, live and learn, and don't be afraid to try something yourself...Thanks for posting that up for everyone else, so they can do it and save a bunch of $$.
Later!
Damn man, you suck! J/K! Your manifold came out great! It looks really good. I guess the moral of the story here is, live and learn, and don't be afraid to try something yourself...Thanks for posting that up for everyone else, so they can do it and save a bunch of $$.
Later!
I would be apprehensive about rattle canning a nearly $1000 intake myself.
Just ENJOY the damn thing, hahaha
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Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Wichita, Ks.
I agree.
I purchased one last month and am going to have my builder paint it.(or now look into powdercoat!)
After spending that kind of coin for a manifold and then cover it with shaker can paint- well, I just can't do it.
I purchased one last month and am going to have my builder paint it.(or now look into powdercoat!)
After spending that kind of coin for a manifold and then cover it with shaker can paint- well, I just can't do it.
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From: Wichita, Ks.
They cant do it the conventional way since you cant magnetize plastic. I believe that they heat them up to a certain degree, then coat them, then put them back in the oven to cook.
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They told me that it had to be prepped, scuffed, and broken down to be painted...I hope I didn't get killed on it.
The painting expense that I saved paid for my Powrmax MAF and new intake setup. Although it's a matter of preference, I don't spend a lot on cosmetic stuff. If it doesn't produce results, it's not there.
In the end, what counts most, though, is that you are happy with it.
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On The Tree
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From: Naples, FL
It's just simple chemistry. You select a paint that won't attack the material, that is within the temperature tolerance needed, and that will adhere properly.
In defense of Katech, labor is not cheap, especially at their level. It took some time to disassemble, prep, paint and reassemble the manifold. I'm certain that it's a quality job and that you won't have any problems with it.
The painting expense that I saved paid for my Powrmax MAF and new intake setup. Although it's a matter of preference, I don't spend a lot on cosmetic stuff. If it doesn't produce results, it's not there.
In the end, what counts most, though, is that you are happy with it.
In defense of Katech, labor is not cheap, especially at their level. It took some time to disassemble, prep, paint and reassemble the manifold. I'm certain that it's a quality job and that you won't have any problems with it.
The painting expense that I saved paid for my Powrmax MAF and new intake setup. Although it's a matter of preference, I don't spend a lot on cosmetic stuff. If it doesn't produce results, it's not there.
In the end, what counts most, though, is that you are happy with it.
Well said Carl. Thanks again!
Sure we could have used a rattle can from Walmart and just sprayed the manifold, but that's not our style. We have a reputation to uphold. We disassembled the manifold, washed, taped off every bolt hole, throttle body opening, plugged vacuum ports, prepped and painted in the booth with a gun, then re-assembled. It took us exactly 4 hours at $55/hr labor rate. $50 for materials. $270 total.
I think Katech did an excellent job and for not that much money. I paid more than that to have mine professionally done, they could be charging a lot more. As they said this is not a rattle can paint job but a properly prepped and painted intake. Rattle can paint jobs scratch very easily and are not as durable.
Some of you guys really have no idea what it takes to properly prepare and paint. Kudos for doing it for under $300 to Katech !
Some of you guys really have no idea what it takes to properly prepare and paint. Kudos for doing it for under $300 to Katech !
Launching!
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From: Potomac, MD
Is the top shell of the LSX 102's different from other FAST manifolds. Its no problem powder coating the stock manifolds which are done by the "hot flock"
method and they have no trouble with cure heat of 350ish.
The FAST's are made of different type of plastic and the top shell is quite thin and a different material than bottom pieces. It will not take 350 degrees according to FAST.
method and they have no trouble with cure heat of 350ish.
The FAST's are made of different type of plastic and the top shell is quite thin and a different material than bottom pieces. It will not take 350 degrees according to FAST.
They must have changed what they use then, because I have powder coated a ton of FAST manifolds for people on here at this point. FAST claimed their manifolds would take 650 degrees previously. I cure them at 375 with no problems.
FYI I charge $180 shipped to coat them, and that includes either having the letters done in an accent color and then the intake cleared, or shaving the letters off.
Plenty of pics in this album on my site
http://thepowderpro.com/gallery/?level=album&id=5
FYI I charge $180 shipped to coat them, and that includes either having the letters done in an accent color and then the intake cleared, or shaving the letters off.
Plenty of pics in this album on my site
http://thepowderpro.com/gallery/?level=album&id=5
They must have changed what they use then, because I have powder coated a ton of FAST manifolds for people on here at this point. FAST claimed their manifolds would take 650 degrees previously. I cure them at 375 with no problems.
FYI I charge $180 shipped to coat them, and that includes either having the letters done in an accent color and then the intake cleared, or shaving the letters off.
Plenty of pics in this album on my site
http://thepowderpro.com/gallery/?level=album&id=5
FYI I charge $180 shipped to coat them, and that includes either having the letters done in an accent color and then the intake cleared, or shaving the letters off.
Plenty of pics in this album on my site
http://thepowderpro.com/gallery/?level=album&id=5
