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Intake manifold and heat resistant paint.
Posted: Thu May 04, 2017 8:09 pm
by jonytek
I've got a stage 2 manifold sitting here I'm getting fit in a couple of weeks and wanted to get it refinished but don't want to fork out over £200 that I've been quoted to have it done professionally. Is the heat resistant spray paint that's on the market any good? Would I be stupid to even consider it? Or would it be ok? Won't be running spacers so it will still be getting warm and don't want it fading or peeling.
Would just go black I think.
Re: Intake manifold and heat resistant paint.
Posted: Thu May 04, 2017 10:08 pm
by jonytek
Thanks to Pule333's suggestion I just purchased some VHT High Temp Crackle paint. It'll arrive early next week so i'll report back once it's complete.
Re: Intake manifold and heat resistant paint.
Posted: Fri May 05, 2017 9:58 pm
by Daytona
I've had some good results with the VHT wrinkle paint in the past, used VHT primer first though.
Re: Intake manifold and heat resistant paint.
Posted: Sat May 06, 2017 5:59 pm
by CaptainLeadFoot
Yes I wonder if the brake caliper clear coat will also work on the carbon fibre engine cover since mine are looking like corn flakes... planning to buy a new set but need to make sure it can be protected or otherwise it might be better without a cover !!...
Re: Intake manifold and heat resistant paint.
Posted: Sat May 06, 2017 6:53 pm
by jonytek
Masked and ready to go. Waiting on paint.
Re: Intake manifold and heat resistant paint.
Posted: Sun May 07, 2017 7:44 am
by Jon_J
jonytek wrote:Masked and ready to go. Waiting on paint.
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Nice job, looking forward to this.
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Re: Intake manifold and heat resistant paint.
Posted: Mon May 08, 2017 10:12 am
by pule333
Good choice for the paint
Re: Intake manifold and heat resistant paint.
Posted: Wed May 10, 2017 2:04 pm
by jonytek
Ive been screwed around on ebay and it doesn't look like Ill get the paint before the weekend before the car is due at Mrc on Monday. Anyone know somewhere in London that will supply VHT spray paint?
Re: Intake manifold and heat resistant paint.
Posted: Wed May 10, 2017 8:12 pm
by MikeFish
Re: Intake manifold and heat resistant paint.
Posted: Wed May 10, 2017 8:13 pm
by MikeFish
Re: Intake manifold and heat resistant paint.
Posted: Wed May 10, 2017 8:14 pm
by MikeFish
Daytona wrote: ↑Fri May 05, 2017 9:58 pm
I've had some good results with the VHT wrinkle paint in the past, used VHT primer first though.
Did you have a Fiat Coupe? One of my favourite cars ever; I had a 1998 Limited Edition in Vinci Grey!
Re: Intake manifold and heat resistant paint.
Posted: Wed May 10, 2017 8:15 pm
by Daytona
What I coincidence, I had a Black LE up until last summer
Re: Intake manifold and heat resistant paint.
Posted: Wed May 10, 2017 8:38 pm
by jonytek
Thanks Mike, I placed another order from an online store here in the uk. Fingers crossed it arrives for the weekend. I wanted to go with the vht brand, I know it's been around for years and seems to be decent quality. Didn't want to risk it with an unknown brand.
Re: Intake manifold and heat resistant paint.
Posted: Sat May 13, 2017 11:00 am
by jonytek
So I finished off painting this morning. The top is complete and I baked it in the oven this morning. I must say I am very happy with the result. I was worried last night when it looked gloss, it's nice and satin now and the crackle is coming up. This should look quite smart once it's fit next week.
Re: Intake manifold and heat resistant paint.
Posted: Sat May 13, 2017 1:20 pm
by Dantheman84
Nice work looks great wish I did mine now when I had it apart last week