![]() |
Register or Log In To remove these advertisements. |
|
|
![]() |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
![]() |
#1 |
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?
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#2 |
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 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#3 |
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: OLIVEHURST CA
Posts: 570
|
Re: How did you get your intake manifold nice and shiny?
yeah its alumnum but how do i clean it? everything sticks to it.. dirt grease. paint (from 20 yrds away lol)
Last edited by JORGIE95961; 04-13-2011 at 10:40 AM. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#4 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Safford,AZ
Posts: 3,612
|
Re: How did you get your intake manifold nice and shiny?
Clean it with brake clean, paint with aluminum engine enamel
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#5 |
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.
__________________
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 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#6 |
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. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#7 |
Happy to be here
![]() Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Cypress, TX
Posts: 39,023
|
Re: How did you get your intake manifold nice and shiny?
Agree with TX 100%.....
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#8 |
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?
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#9 |
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 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#10 |
Florida Edition
![]() ![]() Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Fruitland Park, FL
Posts: 4,025
|
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?
__________________
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 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#11 |
Moderator
![]() Join Date: May 2007
Location: Southern Cal
Posts: 20,005
|
Re: How did you get your intake manifold nice and shiny?
simple green
__________________
1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#12 | |
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?
Quote:
Posted via Mobile Device
__________________
I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin Last edited by Tx Firefighter; 04-13-2011 at 01:28 PM. |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#13 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: NC
Posts: 987
|
Re: How did you get your intake manifold nice and shiny?
Is there a way to remove the casting texture from the intake that does not involve hours of sanding?
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#14 |
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. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#15 |
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.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#16 |
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 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#17 |
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
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#18 |
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! |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#19 |
Registered User
![]() Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: St.Petersburg,Fl
Posts: 1,267
|
Re: How did you get your intake manifold nice and shiny?
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.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#20 |
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 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#21 |
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 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#22 |
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 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#23 |
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.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Bookmarks |
|
|