TT Paul Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 loads on the market what have you used thats lasted well open to your suggestions .. vht hammerite plasticoat ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Vht on my intake, lasted well. Powder coat also works well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT Paul Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 looking at effects too crinkle etc.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Don't paint the intake black, I made that mistake and had to undo it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 I've used this on brake callipers a few times, it's a 2K paint that you mix a hardening into, easy to brush on and gives a very hardwearing smooth gloss finish. http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/performance/caliper-paint/foliatec-brake-caliper-paint-and-engine-lacquer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Hammerite brush on engine paint does the job a treat without spending more on trendy potions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slam Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Don't paint the intake black, I made that mistake and had to undo it Why, what happened Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT Paul Posted February 16, 2014 Author Share Posted February 16, 2014 thanks for the ideas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roger NE Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 I always use proper Engine Lacquer . . . most car accessory shops sell it, and it usually comes in black, green, blue or red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 My intake is Matt black with vht it's been fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich.2211 Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Hammerite Smooth, with a brush, is what I used on my block. Oil, dirt, coolant doesn't seem to effect it as it just wipes straight off. Hasn't been effected by the heat from the turbo either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MK2 Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 looking at effects too crinkle etc.. I had great succes with VHT wrinkle black on my valvecovers. Lasted very well and no primer needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Why, what happened Raised the intake temps due to heat soak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellonman Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Raised the intake temps due to heat soak I thought this also for when people paint there blocks its the same thing paint does not conduct heat that well , so its similar to having a heat shield Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Raised the intake temps due to heat soak Very interesting think i will abandon the idea of painting mine now and just polish it instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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