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Topic: aluminum intake finishes
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sigtauenus
Gearhead Posts: 1824
From: Beaufort, SC
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 08-12-2001 12:57 AM
   
I know we've hashed this out before, but I couldn't find the thread and its been awhile.I have a C9OX aluminum intake, and it appears to have an aluminum powder coat on it. It looks good now, but how does the powder coat hold up? I remember talking about clear coating also, or just plain bare finish or maybe beadblast to clean it up and then paint it with aluminum paint.
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Sandy
Journeyman Posts: 65
From: Costa Mesa, Ca. USA
Registered: Dec 1999
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posted 08-12-2001 02:40 PM
Powercoat is very durable and should hold up very well. As a matter of fact its so tough that in some cases you have to burn it off in order to remove it.
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Ken
Gearhead Posts: 3981
From: Prospect, Ct. M&M Member No. 31 MCA Member 49299
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 08-12-2001 04:59 PM
Sig, why would you want to take the powder coating off and then repaint it the same aluminum color again.....if it looks good, stay with it !!! I've been told the stuff is as tough as nails and impervious to just about any liquids and gases (ie. gas leaks). I've had my new Air-Gap manifold done with clear powder coat (it was new) and I think it looks great.------------------
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sigtauenus
Gearhead Posts: 1824
From: Beaufort, SC
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 08-12-2001 05:14 PM
So you're saying the powder coat is good stuff??? Ok, nuff said. Thanks!
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cobraii351
Journeyman Posts: 46
From: Altoona, PA
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 08-14-2001 09:53 PM
Leave the powdercoat on I had a friend do this to my intake and a friends and its great. My friend with the other intake changes jets often and ripped the paint he had on it right off. The powdercoat stands up to fuel, oil, carb cleaner, and even brake fluid. Off the topic a bit I have the "shelby" version of the C90X windsor intake on my car. What is the rpm range for this thing? I haven't been able to find anything out about it. Thanks Tim.
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