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LT4 intake....sort of

Old Jun 12, 2009 | 04:43 PM
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haha..j/k...i'm only painting my lt1 intake red..

i took it off b/c i had a leak up front where the last guy had barely put any silicone at all...so i figured i would clean it up and paint it while i had it off..has anyone else painted their intake? tips?

also..any pointers for the re-install would be helpful as well
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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 05:20 PM
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Clean all the grease off well, sand it or use scotch brite to rough it up some, prime it, then paint it the color you want. Use duplicolor 1,200* stuff and use several coats. Works great and is pretty cheap. For reinstall just take your time run a nice bead, and try to drop it flat down so it doesn't mess up the bead.
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Old Jun 13, 2009 | 04:14 PM
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why used high temp paint if you are primering it with regular primer would it defeat the purpose
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Old Jun 13, 2009 | 04:36 PM
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Yup. I had mine powder coated for $50.00 and it looks better than GM.
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Regular engine paint will work fine & there is no need to prime it if you cleaned it properly.
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finished up this weekend....here's one pic..there are more on my fquick.com/hawk40

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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 04:24 PM
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and my intake is leak free now
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