Offset air cleaner: what color was factory?

[In The Ten Ring]

I have an off set air cleaner set up but it needs painted. Although I think blue would be pretty, I'd like to stay factory.

What would factory color have been? Is this something that needs that high temperature engine block paint?

[swamp rat]

Only black as far as i know, same as all the other air filters, would guess semi gloss but don't quote me on that, it won't need to be High temp.

[Stocker]

^^ Agreed but I think satin black (less shiny than semigloss).

[In The Ten Ring]

That's good that it doesn't have to be high temperature. I think black satin was the factory shade for all underhood components, right?

[FirstOwner69]

Originally Posted by In The Ten Ring

That's good that it doesn't have to be high temperature. I think black satin was the factory shade for all underhood components, right?

Not necessarily. I'd say the air cleaner, brake booster (if painted), and the brackets for engine mounted accessories (A/C, alternator, power steering, etc.) were closer to semi-gloss However, they didn't look like a heavy paint application. The core support never struck me as satin either, but that may be due to the adjacent inner fenders being closer to a semi-flat black. The brackets usually appeared to be dipped. That said, I'd feel safe doing everything except the booster and air cleaner with satin since the gloss level may vary by manufacturer.

I used to wax my air cleaner. I think there would have been a lot of residue left behind if it were satin.

[In The Ten Ring]

Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

Not necessarily. I'd say the air cleaner, brake booster (if painted), and the brackets for engine mounted accessories (A/C, alternator, power steering, etc.) were closer to semi-gloss However, they didn't look like a heavy paint application. The core support never struck me as satin either, but that may be due to the adjacent inner fenders being closer to a semi-flat black. The brackets usually appeared to be dipped. That said, I'd feel safe doing everything except the booster and air cleaner with satin since the gloss level may vary by manufacturer.

I used to wax my air cleaner. I think there would have been a lot of residue left behind if it were satin.

You may be right on that...semi gloss or that high temp. paint might be easier to wipe off.

[leddzepp]

I use this for all applications that call for satin black. It is extremely durable, lays down smooth, and wipes clean very easily.

[In The Ten Ring]

Thanks man. I want to try that!

[In The Ten Ring]

The only bad thing about my "truck work" is that I have a mix of satin and gloss painted brackets! I don't guess it really matters that much.....