Painting Upper Intake

[MercOut]

I've searched the forum but i have yet to find any info on this or pictures. I've seen the picture of Bruteforce's polished upper intake but I want to paint mine black.

As anyone tried this before and are there any pictures?
What are the steps to paint the upper intake?

Thanks in advance

[magindat]

I got a powder-coated one from greggash. it was his old. He upgraded to polish. I dunno what he went through to get it powder coated.

Painting shouldn't be hard. Prep it right. Tape it carefully and away you go.

If it were me, I'd hang it so it's vertical and not try to paint it lying down. Very light coats drying to a high tack to avoid drips/sags. It's a complicated shape. You'll really have to take your time. I'd also probly use engine block or caliper paint. Further, an etching primer might really help with adhesion to the aluminum.

[Pops]

I painted mine and used a base coat clear coat and it worked great. Make sure you prep it good and use a self etching primer on it.

[fastblackmerc]

In addition to what Rich said, you'll also need to smooth it out. The factory finish is very rough and would look bad if painted. You might be able to get away with powdercoating it.

[magindat]

In addition to what Rich said, you'll also need to smooth it out. The factory finish is very rough and would look bad if painted. You might be able to get away with powdercoating it.

True, but it also might look cool. :cool:

My powder-coat is that gray and black hammer-finished look. It camo's the rough original finish quite well.

I got a feeling that after etching primer and some coat build-ups, it might be alright.

[Joe Walsh]

I had my upper intake lid powdercoated silver along with my front engine/cam chain cover.

I then painted the rest of the intake manifold silver with a spray can to match.

It all turned out really nice...the powdercoating is nearly bulletproof.

[MercOut]

I painted mine and used a base coat clear coat and it worked great. Make sure you prep it good and use a self etching primer on it.


True, but it also might look cool. :cool:

My powder-coat is that gray and black hammer-finished look. It camo's the rough original finish quite well.

I got a feeling that after etching primer and some coat build-ups, it might be alright.


I had my upper intake lid powdercoated silver along with my front engine/cam chain cover.

I then painted the rest of the intake manifold silver with a spray can to match.

It all turned out really nice...the powdercoating is nearly bulletproof.

Any pictures of the complete product.
While im at it I might as well paint my calipers Red since theres so much downtime

[piglit50]

im painting it black as i type... ill post up some pics in a few when installed

[Vortech347]

Just remember that it will hold in more heat. Any mod to apperence best suited would be to polish it.

[High-C]

I got a powder-coated one from greggash... He upgraded to polish.

Does anyone have a line on either pre-polished intakes or someone who will polish them or offers this type of service? Not to highjack the thread... Just curious. - C

[Pops]

I am having mine done now and I can tell you its not cheap.

As far as painting if you lay the clear on them you will find that the finish is quite smooth. Mine held up very good for two years. I would paint it again but think it may be cheaper to powder coat.

[piglit50]

well heres some picsfile://C:\Documents and Settings\Shawn\Desktop\001.jpg :banana::banana::banana::banan a::banana::banana::banana::ban ana::banana::banana::banana::b anana::banana:

[piglit50]

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/C:\Documents and Settings\Shawn\Desktop\001.jpg

[piglit50]

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=12 118&stc=1&d=1201126469

[Joe Walsh]

Any pictures of the complete product.


Here is a shot of my powdercoated upper intake, alternator case and the front timing chain cover:

[offroadkarter]

Here is a shot of my powdercoated upper intake, alternator case and the front timing chain cover:

I'd love to have that!


Since we are talking about intake makinglookerbettering, how exactly do you polish it to get that shine? Use the stock one and polish it or what?

[Joe Walsh]

I'd love to have that!


Since we are talking about intake makinglookerbettering, how exactly do you polish it to get that shine? Use the stock one and polish it or what?

I had it powdercoated silver. Polishing aluminum is a LOT of work and WAY TOO much trouble to maintain!
The powdercoating is pretty thick and it acts to smooth out some of the intake casting's roughness.

[MarauderMark]

Rumble is a member on here that has Chrome. Man its awesome looking :up:

[03calitejas]

Joe....wicked fine looking intake :) where did you get the marauder labelled valve cover on the near side? or is that a cover of some sort...I WANT ONE!!!!!

[Blackened300a]

Joe....wicked fine looking intake :) where did you get the marauder labelled valve cover on the near side? or is that a cover of some sort...I WANT ONE!!!!!

Those are the colex coil covers I have them on my engine as well as a polished upper intake lid.

[03calitejas]

are those from one of the vendors here or? and how much am I not going to be able to afford...but manage to spend anyways :D

[Joe Walsh]

are those from one of the vendors here or? and how much am I not going to be able to afford...but manage to spend anyways :D

Yep!

Check under the 'Forums' header for the 'Supporting Vendors' list;

Colex Customs has a link there.

Click the 'Products' title - Marauder line' on Colex's website and you can see some of the awesome CNC work that Daniel has done.
He'll make the coil covers with just about anything machined into them.
He also makes Godshead coil cover bolt caps and other fluid fill caps in machined aluminum.

[offroadkarter]

a polished upper intake lid.


How'd you do it :confused:

[Blackened300a]

How'd you do it :confused:

The member Bruteforce was offering it. I just had to send him my old unpolished intake

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d12/blackened300a/DSCN0698.jpg

[rumble]

Rumble is a member on here that has Chrome. Man its awesome looking :up:

Thank you.

Had chrome though. I now have a Trilogy.

Thanks for reminding me. I need to get those posted in the for sale forum.

[Embassy]

The member Bruteforce was offering it. I just had to send him my old unpolished intake

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d12/blackened300a/DSCN0698.jpg

That looks fantastic. Is the offer still on the table?

[offroadkarter]

The member Bruteforce was offering it. I just had to send him my old unpolished intake

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d12/blackened300a/DSCN0698.jpg

Ah ok ill have to talk to him, thanks :)

I guess 04 Valve covers would be polishable also, woo hoo :D

[rumble]

Rumble is a member on here that has Chrome.:
This was before I installed the Trilogy.

I still have the chrome valve covers on it though.

[BruteForce]

The member Bruteforce was offering it. I just had to send him my old unpolished intake

Actually I'm not offering it. I had a polished that I bought from DirtyDog for 250 plus exchange of my unpolished. My understanding is that is his cost. I just passed on the same deal to someone else when the opportunity presented itself. If I can find the time, I'll get yours done and offer it up again... but I'm not offering it as a service.

[Embassy]

If I can find the time, I'll get yours done and offer it up again... but I'm not offering it as a service.


That would be mighty generous of you. Please keep us posted.

Thanks.

[offroadkarter]

If you dont offer that service could you atleast let us know how to do it ourselves? Im extremely interested :)