Need to paint my intake manifold.....how to do it right?
 

I had my intake blasted clean. Bare aluminum. Should I prime it with an etching primer before I paint it? Like you would an outdrive?? Same primer??

I'm going to go with a paint that looks like aluminum. Should look nice on my motor.

I shot mine using a etching epoxy. The stuff actually has excellent filling capabilities. 4 coats would really fill those pores and smooth things out nicely. 6 hour wait time though before top coating.

Powdercoat .... I did intakes and exhaust in silver.

hey foul . . . .your on the right track . .i use the DP epoxy primer from PPG than a base coat of silver and top coat with dcu-2021.careful not to pick a silver thats bright. if you need a color # i can look at what i use on the streetrods and post it later. :cool:

POWDERCOAT IT!!!!!!!!!!!
 

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Thanks guys.....but I don't really want to take the time and expense to powdercoat it. I'm on an ever tightening budget these days. I just wanna paint it so it doesn't flake off.

Mike you should give them a call. Depending on their prices it may be cheaper than going out and buying the paint. If done correctly the results are better than paint.

where the hell has slick nick been? I havn't seen him online months???

Mike Call me, A good friend owns a powder coat shop. I will have it done for you. Will be around 10 to 25 bucks. He has plenty of sivers and a crome type.

Todd

suppose you might be able to extent those prices to afew other people? i have some stuff I would love to get done!