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    which spray to use to paint intercooler..

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    so i want to paint my IC black or put the mesh back on.. or do both.. what do you guys think? any help is appricated since i want to do this tommorrow.







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    Re: which spray to use to paint intercooler..

    BLK IC with the Mesh back on on all three Openings.
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    Re: which spray to use to paint intercooler..

    I think just the mesh Ravi! U have polished wheels now, so a lil bling along with the rings in the front is fine. If u had the black wheels i would say black.

    BTW.. what mesh did u use?
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    Re: which spray to use to paint intercooler..

    Quote Originally Posted by bwoy1981 View Post
    I think just the mesh Ravi! U have polished wheels now, so a lil bling along with the rings in the front is fine. If u had the black wheels i would say black.

    BTW.. what mesh did u use?
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    Re: which spray to use to paint intercooler..

    Ravi, the paint is going to chip like crazy on the intercooler...I suggest that you just plasti-dip the mesh and put it back on, that will look the best in my opinion.

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    Re: which spray to use to paint intercooler..

    just paint the grills the fmic isnt that noticeable

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    Re: which spray to use to paint intercooler..

    Quote Originally Posted by 400HPA4 View Post
    Ravi, the paint is going to chip like crazy on the intercooler...I suggest that you just plasti-dip the mesh and put it back on, that will look the best in my opinion.
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    Re: which spray to use to paint intercooler..

    Since I've suggested you to paint it black in the past, I'm glad to hear! I would paint it with a 2 component paint between 5% and 20% gloss with a low solid% to avoid a thick coating on the FMIC. See a local paint shop for ICI, PPG, BASF, LECHLER, DUPONT or any other real paint company... do not rattle can it!
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    Re: which spray to use to paint intercooler..

    Just remember black absorbs heat and will run a few degrees hotter.
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    Re: which spray to use to paint intercooler..

    paint the grills and throw them on like greg said the paint on the ic will chip
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    Re: which spray to use to paint intercooler..

    used this on my dad's radiator. holding up fine so far. its like 13 bucks a can


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    Re: which spray to use to paint intercooler..

    i think im just going to mesh it again.. it covers it up pretty nicely.. will post pics later
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    Re: which spray to use to paint intercooler..

    Could you powder coat a intercooler? Would that be a good idea?

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    Re: which spray to use to paint intercooler..

    Quote Originally Posted by krisko View Post
    Could you powder coat a intercooler? Would that be a good idea?
    anodizing is the best option. Powdercoat is too thick and will interfere with the heat disipation of the aluminum fins on the IC.
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    put mesh back on and readjusted my rods! looks dope now
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    Re: which spray to use to paint intercooler..

    This is a little off topic but what front lip splitter do you have? I have been trying to find it, but with no luck.

    Thanks

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    Re: which spray to use to paint intercooler..

    Again Ravi.. what mesh is that and from where?
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    Re: which spray to use to paint intercooler..

    Quote Originally Posted by bwoy1981 View Post
    Again Ravi.. what mesh is that and from where?
    i dont remember sorry bud
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