Painting Intercooler Hardpipes??
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Painting Intercooler Hardpipes??
Hey Chaps,
Just wondering if i need any special paint to be able to spray the intercooler pipes black??
also would it be possible to spray the intercooler or would it have to be powdercoated?
thanks in advance
cheeRS
jamie
Just wondering if i need any special paint to be able to spray the intercooler pipes black??
also would it be possible to spray the intercooler or would it have to be powdercoated?
thanks in advance
cheeRS
jamie
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Just polish the intercooler with a good metal polish, its not recommended to cover the surface with any form of paint as it can reduce its efficency to dissipate heat.
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i thought that it wasnt good to paint an intercooler,but a company called airtec sell powdercoated intercoolers and radiators for fords and theyre painted black.
so i thought it should be ok to have the intercooler painted??
here it is
http://www.autospecialists.co.uk/Bla...oduct-708.html
so i thought it should be ok to have the intercooler painted??
here it is
http://www.autospecialists.co.uk/Bla...oduct-708.html
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Depends what paint you use, I've painted my FMIC with radiator paint which is designed to dissipate heat. As for the pipe work I used VHT wrinkle black which gives the same finish as the inlet manifold.
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We leave the intercooler as is, but powder coat the pipes.
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I also prefer the look of the black intercooler as I'm going for a more stealthy look - I'm planning to get Black hoses (Silicone) and if possible black anodised clamps.
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