How did you get your intake manifold nice and shiny? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

JORGIE95961 · 04-13-2011, 10:21 AM

.. OK so i painted what i could paint .. but theres always that intake manifold and carb.. The manifold is an edlebrock performer series i wanna say... whick im assuming is not coated with anything.. im sure i absolutely have to remove it. but my question is what can i use to clean this and the carb to mak ethem look new.. should i spray the intake with some paint?

cam.man67 · 04-13-2011, 10:35 AM

Performer series is aluminum, so it won't rust or anything. They do have coated ones, though

JORGIE95961 · 04-13-2011, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by cam.man67

Performer series is aluminum, so it won't rust or anything. They do have coated ones, though

yeah its alumnum but how do i clean it? everything sticks to it.. dirt grease. paint (from 20 yrds away lol)

**Warrens69GMC** · 04-13-2011, 10:55 AM

Clean it with brake clean, paint with aluminum engine enamel

SC C-10 · 04-13-2011, 11:14 AM

I used a new Holley intake and painted it to match my valve covers. To make it last, I clear coated it with some polycarbonate clear. This clear dries very hard and is used on airplane exteriors. Resistant to jet fuel, temp changes, and most anything else.

Tx Firefighter · 04-13-2011, 11:39 AM

Have it powdercoated. There are countless colors and textures out there to choose from. It's not that much more than painting it and you get much longer lasting results.

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**N2TRUX** · 04-13-2011, 12:22 PM

Agree with TX 100%.....

ChevysandSchwinns · 04-13-2011, 01:04 PM

I was told by my powdercoater that the powdercoat would not stand up to the heat from the engine?

cdowns · 04-13-2011, 01:05 PM

i like ceramic coating the manifolds both intake and exhaust

**RenoKeene** · 04-13-2011, 01:20 PM

But what do you use to clean the ALUMINUM Edelbrock like mine in the pic?

**leddzepp** · 04-13-2011, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by JORGIE95961

yeah its alumnum but how do i clean it? everything sticks to it.. dirt grease. paint (from 20 yrds away lol)

simple green

Tx Firefighter · 04-13-2011, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ChevysandSchwinns

I was told by my powdercoater that the powdercoat would not stand up to the heat from the engine?

They hold up fine to the engine heat. I can't understand why any coater wouldn't want to do intakes. Wheels and engine parts are my most common items. Heck, you can buy intakes powdercoated brand new from the manufacturer.
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Alex Hayley · 04-13-2011, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

They hold up fine to the engine heat. I can't understand why any coater wouldn't want to do intakes. Wheels and engine parts are my most common items. Heck, you can buy intakes powdercoated brand new from the manufacturer.
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Is there a way to remove the casting texture from the intake that does not involve hours of sanding?

Tx Firefighter · 04-13-2011, 03:42 PM

Yes.

The coater can bake on a few coats of filler powder first. This seals the casting up and makes it smooth. Then color powder followed by clear and it should look plastic smooth. My photography is lacking but I've done a few this way they they look very slick, the pictures just don't show it as well as real life. Beware though, your coater is certain to charge more for filler powder, color, then clear. You're looking at 4 plus baking cycles to get it glass smooth.
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Alex Hayley · 04-13-2011, 03:49 PM

What clear powder do you use? Luckily I am my own coater.

Tx Firefighter · 04-13-2011, 05:40 PM

It's from PBTP. It's that expensive stuff they sell. I'll have to look on the jug when I get home. Maybe "super durable" if I remember right.
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bucketObolts · 04-13-2011, 08:33 PM

I had mine powdercoated and we used powder filler. It came out great but I didnt want it glass smooth so we did 2 coats. all the powdercoaters I know would laugh at the idea of it not holding up to heat. Cell phone pic is crap I know

5150.4.67 · 04-14-2011, 12:15 AM

Once again Tx Firefighter is right on the money. Powder coating is the way to go.
I also like to bead blast them for a quick fix........just make damn sure its clean when your done!

bigsnookmaster · 04-14-2011, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

It's from PBTP. It's that expensive stuff they sell. I'll have to look on the jug when I get home. Maybe "super durable" if I remember right.
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Can you clear powdercoat right over the bare aluminum? I've been told by the local powdercoaters that it will turn out gray? I would like to do my Victor Jr manifold, and my valve covers, but I would like some bling to them. I've also thought about the ceramic coating. Any help would be appreciated.

Tx Firefighter · 04-14-2011, 07:26 AM

When you shoot clear powder over a bare aluminum manifold you get a medium grey color. I'll get pics in a little while for you. I have one in the shop like that.
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BB72CHEVKT · 04-14-2011, 09:03 AM

I had one done and it came back orange instead of chevy orange. It has never been installed. Can they powder over the top of the wrong color?

Tx Firefighter · 04-14-2011, 12:48 PM

They can coat over whats there or strip the powder off before recoating it (best method).

CURSED GEARS · 04-15-2011, 06:11 AM

Did you ever think about polishing it? Its labor intensive, but nice and shiny when your done. Dirt and grease wipe right off afterwords. I have polished tons of aluminum at home. Kind of satisfying when done.

04-13-2011, 10:21 AM	#1
JORGIE95961 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: OLIVEHURST CA Posts: 570	How did you get your intake manifold nice and shiny? .. OK so i painted what i could paint .. but theres always that intake manifold and carb.. The manifold is an edlebrock performer series i wanna say... whick im assuming is not coated with anything.. im sure i absolutely have to remove it. but my question is what can i use to clean this and the carb to mak ethem look new.. should i spray the intake with some paint?

04-13-2011, 10:35 AM	#2
cam.man67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Jefferson, MD Posts: 2,397	Re: How did you get your intake manifold nice and shiny? Performer series is aluminum, so it won't rust or anything. They do have coated ones, though __________________ '68 Dodge Dart 270, 225, 904, 2.76--"Lucy" 1996 Gmc 1500 Z71, 350, 4l60e, 3.73s 1995 Jeep Wrangler Rio Grande 2.5, AX5, 4.10s 1989 Toyota Pickup 22re, auto, 3.73

04-13-2011, 10:55 AM	#4
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,622	Re: How did you get your intake manifold nice and shiny? Clean it with brake clean, paint with aluminum engine enamel __________________ 1969 307, t350 1950 Chevy Wagon 1978 Big 10 1967 C10, 250,3-OTT

04-13-2011, 11:14 AM	#5
SC C-10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fountain Inn, South Carolina Posts: 128	Re: How did you get your intake manifold nice and shiny? I used a new Holley intake and painted it to match my valve covers. To make it last, I clear coated it with some polycarbonate clear. This clear dries very hard and is used on airplane exteriors. Resistant to jet fuel, temp changes, and most anything else. Attached Images __________________ 1969 C-10 short step 1981 CJ7 2017 Ram 2500 Laramie 4X4 1939 Cadillac LaSalle sedan 1950 Allis Chalmers B 1998 Bullet 21 XD 300 Merc/water hot rod

04-13-2011, 11:39 AM	#6
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: How did you get your intake manifold nice and shiny? Have it powdercoated. There are countless colors and textures out there to choose from. It's not that much more than painting it and you get much longer lasting results. Before: After: __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin Last edited by Tx Firefighter; 04-13-2011 at 01:51 PM.

04-13-2011, 12:22 PM	#7
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: How did you get your intake manifold nice and shiny? Agree with TX 100%.....

04-13-2011, 01:04 PM	#8
ChevysandSchwinns Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kenosha WI Posts: 23	Re: How did you get your intake manifold nice and shiny? I was told by my powdercoater that the powdercoat would not stand up to the heat from the engine?

04-13-2011, 01:05 PM	#9
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: How did you get your intake manifold nice and shiny? i like ceramic coating the manifolds both intake and exhaust __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

04-13-2011, 01:20 PM	#10
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Re: How did you get your intake manifold nice and shiny? But what do you use to clean the ALUMINUM Edelbrock like mine in the pic? Attached Images __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

04-13-2011, 03:42 PM	#14
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: How did you get your intake manifold nice and shiny? Yes. The coater can bake on a few coats of filler powder first. This seals the casting up and makes it smooth. Then color powder followed by clear and it should look plastic smooth. My photography is lacking but I've done a few this way they they look very slick, the pictures just don't show it as well as real life. Beware though, your coater is certain to charge more for filler powder, color, then clear. You're looking at 4 plus baking cycles to get it glass smooth. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin Last edited by Tx Firefighter; 04-13-2011 at 03:43 PM.

04-13-2011, 03:49 PM	#15
Alex Hayley Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: NC Posts: 987	Re: How did you get your intake manifold nice and shiny? What clear powder do you use? Luckily I am my own coater.

04-13-2011, 05:40 PM	#16
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: How did you get your intake manifold nice and shiny? It's from PBTP. It's that expensive stuff they sell. I'll have to look on the jug when I get home. Maybe "super durable" if I remember right. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

04-13-2011, 08:33 PM	#17
bucketObolts Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pequannock NJ Posts: 259	Re: How did you get your intake manifold nice and shiny? I had mine powdercoated and we used powder filler. It came out great but I didnt want it glass smooth so we did 2 coats. all the powdercoaters I know would laugh at the idea of it not holding up to heat. Cell phone pic is crap I know Attached Images

04-14-2011, 12:15 AM	#18
5150.4.67 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Modesto, Ca Posts: 411	Re: How did you get your intake manifold nice and shiny? Once again Tx Firefighter is right on the money. Powder coating is the way to go. I also like to bead blast them for a quick fix........just make damn sure its clean when your done!

04-14-2011, 07:26 AM	#20
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: How did you get your intake manifold nice and shiny? When you shoot clear powder over a bare aluminum manifold you get a medium grey color. I'll get pics in a little while for you. I have one in the shop like that. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin



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04-14-2011, 09:03 AM	#21
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: How did you get your intake manifold nice and shiny? I had one done and it came back orange instead of chevy orange. It has never been installed. Can they powder over the top of the wrong color? __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

04-14-2011, 12:48 PM	#22
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: How did you get your intake manifold nice and shiny? They can coat over whats there or strip the powder off before recoating it (best method). __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

04-15-2011, 06:11 AM	#23
CURSED GEARS Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lafayette In. Posts: 252	Re: How did you get your intake manifold nice and shiny? Did you ever think about polishing it? Its labor intensive, but nice and shiny when your done. Dirt and grease wipe right off afterwords. I have polished tons of aluminum at home. Kind of satisfying when done.

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