Painting my intake.

[Cucvnut]

So, while I'm waiting for parts for the M1008 I decided to clean up the intake and paint it today. I used VHT high temp engine paint semi gloss black. I plan to paint it with clear coat tomorrow after i let it dry and touch up any spots I missed. I know I painted the surface of the intake that mounts to the head but I will be taking it off so its bare metal to have the correct and clean mounting surface.

 

[beltfedonly]

That is purty!

 

[jdeoliveira74]

I plan on painting mine this week as I am replacing my Ip pump

 

[TXM1009]

It is so shiny it almost looks like chrome in the pics

 

[chevyCUCV]

What did you do to prep the intake?
I have one i want to paint but want to do it right.

Are you painting your injector lines also? just thinking out loud

 

[jdeoliveira74]

I would say clean it down with some break cleaner to get the oil off then paint with engine paint!

 

[Cucvnut]

I used a wire brush on a lot of corrosion and then I used a rag and tons of purple power then just washed it with water and let it dry and painted it.

 

[zout]

Now that one is too pretty to mount - you should get another one to replace it - looking good and glad to see you making steps off the couch.

 

[doghead]

I wonder if that will up the HP?

 

[Cucvnut]

no but it wont look like poo lol

 

[jdeoliveira74]

Its that old saying if it don't go chrome it! I like the paint cucvnut I plan to paint mine this weekend!

 

[Cucvnut]

Ok its finished and ready for install.

 

[JSF01]

That is nice looking. I really believe the more work you put into a vehicle the more fun it is to drive.