Clear paint for intake?
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Drifting
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Clear paint for intake?
I sandblasted my aluminium intake a while ago and was looking at polishing it but I figured it would be way too much work so I need to paint it or it'll get dirty way too easily...I was wondering if there was a clear high temp paint I could use on that? Or else I'll paint it black like my block.
Thanx guys.
Thanx guys.
Le Mans Master
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Re: Clear paint for intake? (Lohkay)
I believe it's called "HI-Temp Engine Enamal" clear. Withstands tempts to 500 degrees. I got some from Pep Boys. Used it over a painted oil pan, but haven't started the car since, so longevity is still in question. :cheers:
Racer
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Re: Clear paint for intake? (Lohkay)
There was a thread on this a few weeks ago. You might want to check the archives. Some say the clear will yellow. I just sprayed mine with Plastikote 500 degree clear. Haven't fired it up yet, still putting everything back together. I will post a few weeks from now with results.
Burning Brakes
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Re: Clear paint for intake? (Lohkay)
I painted my stock aluminum intake with hi-temp clear and it turned yellow. I would not paint it with clear.
I did nothing to my Edelbrock performer and it's held up pretty well. Just keep it clean and try not to get gas on it. I use carb cleaner on a rag to wipe it clean if I spill anything on it.
I did nothing to my Edelbrock performer and it's held up pretty well. Just keep it clean and try not to get gas on it. I use carb cleaner on a rag to wipe it clean if I spill anything on it.
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Drifting
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Re: Clear paint for intake? (mdsmith)
Painted my TFS aluminum heads with Plastikote 500 degree engine clear TWO years ago. No yellowing.
Mark
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Burning Brakes
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Re: Clear paint for intake? (Lohkay)
EXCELLENT! I have easy access to the plastikote products. Thats the ticket!
Just my .02
Burning Brakes
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Re: Clear paint for intake? (Lohkay)
I did my manifold clear with my engine rebuild about 5 years ago. I do not think I would do it over that way. Mine has yellowed a bit but the real problem is that I had a small gas leak from the rear bowl on my holley carb. Where the gas leaked and then vaporized the manifold loos like poopie. Obviously you don't plan for leaks like this but when it happens the clear coat will not stand up. I would just paint it the engine color or go polished.
Burning Brakes
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Re: Clear paint for intake? (Lohkay)
Painted my TFS aluminum heads with Plastikote 500 degree engine clear TWO years ago. No yellowing.
Mark
EXCELLENT! I have easy access to the plastikote products. Thats the ticket!
Mark
EXCELLENT! I have easy access to the plastikote products. Thats the ticket!
Lohkay...lets not get carried away! I said I painted my HEADs. If you're set on clear paint, Eastwood has a new clear paint especially for intakes & other bare metal parts that is RESISTANT to gasoline. I have no personal experience with it but maybe its worth a try.
DIAMOND CLEAR SATIN 16 AEROSOL
Item-no 10300Z
http://www.eastwoodco.com
Mark
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Re: Clear paint for intake? (Silvr77)
I believe it's called "HI-Temp Engine Enamal" clear... Used it over a painted oil pan,
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Re: Clear paint for intake? (razz1980)
what did u use to get the black off of ur finned valve covers..mine are looking haggered and i was thinking of stripping to metal like urs..
Melting Slicks
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Re: Clear paint for intake? (razz1980)
what did u use to get the black off of ur finned valve covers..mine are looking haggered and i was thinking of stripping to metal like urs..
My covers never were black. They were/are natural aluminum with no coating.
Just wipe them down with WD40 every few months.
I think the black covering/paint started sometime in mid 70's.
Barry