Painted my LSX intake today...

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03-20-2009, 08:36 PM
Mean Green Z28

Painted my LSX intake today...

So I wanted to do something different (well, maybe I don't go out enough, so different to me ... lol) so I decided to paint the intake white to match the car. Then I took out the tiny little paint brush and model paint kit I had left over, from a small project that I didn't complete in the past, and got to work ... I'm still trying to touch up the runs/etc. so I wouldn't say it's complete ... what ya'll think?

Starting off...
http://www.fquick.com/images/vehicle...0776243343.jpg

Laying the Silver down first...
http://www.fquick.com/images/vehicle...0776243344.jpg

Then getting pissed off 'cos my shaky hands messed up and got red all over...
http://www.fquick.com/images/vehicle...0776243339.jpg

All Cleaned up and ready to go...
http://www.fquick.com/images/vehicle...0776243340.jpg
http://www.fquick.com/images/vehicle...0776243341.jpg
http://www.fquick.com/images/vehicle...0776243342.jpg
03-20-2009, 08:50 PM
Spikito

looks good, like to see it installed
03-21-2009, 06:56 AM
bgable

+1 pics
03-21-2009, 07:08 AM
vikingramair

nice work!!
03-21-2009, 08:31 AM
Poppn

very nice, almost looks factory painted
03-21-2009, 08:34 AM
Triple H Coating

If you want to get rid of some of the wrinkle, or all of it, I would suggest clear coat. It will not only help smooth the intake, it will also protect your painted surface from scratching and make it easyer to clean.

Just my .02. Looks really good though.
03-21-2009, 02:22 PM
Mean Green Z28

INSTALLED!!! Well, just placed in there with the repainted fuel rail/etc. Can't bolt it down just yet 'cos I need to get the lower profile valley cover bolts and stainless bolts to replace these rusty bolts I got with the intake.

http://www.fquick.com/images/vehicle...0776243523.jpg

http://www.fquick.com/images/vehicle...0776243524.jpg

hmmmm.... need to think about that clear coat before I bolt it all down... thanks for the tip!
03-21-2009, 02:45 PM
KahanaReef

Looks good.
03-21-2009, 03:41 PM
RedVertTA

Real nice, it would look awesome if you paint the lid to match.
03-21-2009, 05:05 PM
Triple H Coating

Take your time, shoot 5 or 6 light coats on it, and Ill almost promise the wrinkle will go away.

You must be patient though, and dont try to throw it all on at once, or you will get runs.
03-21-2009, 05:57 PM
ntimid8r7

Yep! As Tony Sinclair says, The same goes for clear coat as for all coats, always in moderation!
03-21-2009, 06:16 PM
third_shift|studios

makes the rest of the white look yellow and dull...but the intake looks GREAT!
03-21-2009, 06:50 PM
KahanaReef

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Originally Posted by third_shift|studios

makes the rest of the white look yellow and dull...but the intake looks GREAT!

That's kind of what I thought as well. Kind of like buying new furniture only to find out that now you have to buy new carpet and drapes to match :D

But, the intake does look good. He just needs to paint the engine bay now too.

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03-21-2009, 07:45 PM
BADASS2000SS

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Originally Posted by That Guy 2-1

So I wanted to do something different (well, maybe I don't go out enough, so different to me ... lol) so I decided to paint the intake white to match the car. Then I took out the tiny little paint brush and model paint kit I had left over, from a small project that I didn't complete in the past, and got to work ... I'm still trying to touch up the runs/etc. so I wouldn't say it's complete ... what ya'll think?

Starting off...

Laying the Silver down first...

Then getting pissed off 'cos my shaky hands messed up and got red all over...

All Cleaned up and ready to go...

Looks freaking great man, nice job!
03-21-2009, 08:42 PM
Mean Green Z28

thank guys, yeah the rest of the engine compartment looks faded and yellow now ... May need to paint the car over now .... lol
03-21-2009, 08:49 PM
KahanaReef

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Originally Posted by That Guy 2-1

thank guys, yeah the rest of the engine compartment looks faded and yellow now ... May need to paint the car over now .... lol

That's just the way our white cars look under the hood. Unless we take everything out and shoot it... that's just the way it is :)

You did a great job on the intake though. The model paint was a nice touch :yup:
03-21-2009, 09:17 PM
BADASS2000SS

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Originally Posted by KahanaReef

That's just the way our white cars look under the hood. Unless we take everything out and shoot it... that's just the way it is :)

You did a great job on the intake though. The model paint was a nice touch :yup:

Would you use a .40 or a .45 caliber?
03-21-2009, 09:17 PM
onetroubledguy

Looks great! I don't like the FAST badge on their intake though and would prefer it plain. Just my preference.
03-21-2009, 09:27 PM
KahanaReef

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Originally Posted by BADASS2000SS

Would you use a .40 or a .45 caliber?

Assault
03-22-2009, 01:36 PM
BADASS2000SS

Quote:

Originally Posted by KahanaReef

Assault

You go girl!
03-24-2009, 06:41 AM
SSwt00SS

looks great man! congrats and be pround of a job well done. reminds me of when i painted mine all black to match the color of my car, but i decided not to hand paint the FAST logo.

when i took mine apart to paint it, i ported it as well. did you port yours? if not, before installing it, i would highly recommend doing so...:werd:

here is a link to the write up i did. hope it helps...

http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=58941
03-25-2009, 06:02 AM
Mean Green Z28

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Originally Posted by SSwt00SS

looks great man! congrats and be pround of a job well done. reminds me of when i painted mine all black to match the color of my car, but i decided not to hand paint the FAST logo.

when i took mine apart to paint it, i ported it as well. did you port yours? if not, before installing it, i would highly recommend doing so...:werd:

here is a link to the write up i did. hope it helps...

http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=58941

thanks man, I was thinking of doing the minor porting job to get the runners to match with the ported head. Just felt a bit lazy 'cos it's been so damn cold outside, maybe I'll bust out the die grinder tonight or so if it's decent outside.
03-25-2009, 08:45 AM
SSwt00SS

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Originally Posted by That Guy 2-1

thanks man, I was thinking of doing the minor porting job to get the runners to match with the ported head. Just felt a bit lazy 'cos it's been so damn cold outside, maybe I'll bust out the die grinder tonight or so if it's decent outside.

welcome. i actually hand ported mine with sandpaper as said in the thread. that i was able to control the amount of material i was removing. using a grinder/dremel made me to nervous. when all was said and done i had a good size pile of plastic particulate that i had removed. just go slow and all will be good! :woot: