Need to paint my intake manifold.....how to do it right?
03-25-2002 | 05:09 PM
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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'm going to go with a paint that looks like aluminum. Should look nice on my motor.
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03-25-2002 | 06:05 PM
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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.
03-25-2002 | 06:12 PM
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Powdercoat .... I did intakes and exhaust in silver.
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03-25-2002 | 06:15 PM
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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. 
03-25-2002 | 07:13 PM
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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.
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