Upkeep of the intake - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Mike Bradbury · 11-05-2011, 01:53 AM

I have a non-polished aluminum performer intake. When I bought it there was a nice satin finish on the new aluminum casting. was not long before it started to look pretty bad and just a dingy old gray aluminum look.

I am wondering what product or process keeps the bumpy aluminum casting looking new?
I have toyed around with powder coating it but am still on the fence. I have seen it done and it looks good but the raw satin cast looks good too.

The day I installed it

After about 1000 miles this is what it looked like

Tx Firefighter · 11-05-2011, 06:41 AM

You've got to know what I'd recommend, powdercoat. I did this one for a member here. It's a silver basecoat with clear topcoat. That seals the pores and smooths the casting out so you can wipe any spills or leaks off.

68Stepbed · 11-05-2011, 08:53 AM

Paint or powdercoat are about your only options to keep it looking good. The rough cast finish allows dirt and grime to build up in the porous pits, and also stains the aluminum, so it's very hard to clean properly without media blasting.

Here's a pic of mine painted with Duplicolor Cast Coat Iron.

Here's a shot with Duplicolor Cast Coat Aluminum.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-05-2011, 09:08 AM

I'm pretty sure mine will get powder coated when the motor comes out for detail.... Speaking of detail who's blue motor is that???? Check out those spark plug wire holders..

Dunenutt · 11-05-2011, 10:33 AM

I shot mine with this, right out of the box...

http://www.por15.com/PELUCID/productinfo/PELG/

I dont have many miles on it, but it looks great.

hayhauler71 · 11-05-2011, 12:21 PM

mine has been on for 5 years and i clean it with simple green. Edelbrock does sell a cleaner to restore the finish

lil hoodlum · 11-05-2011, 05:39 PM

I've used Berrymans carburetor cleaner with good results. Usually just spray over the intake when I'm cleaning the outside of the carb.

Keith

BigDan3131 · 11-08-2011, 06:41 AM

There is one option you all are forgetting about and that is having it polished. Polishing it will benefit the motor the most, it causes the heat to radiate from it rather than soaking it up.

POPO1984 · 11-12-2011, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

You've got to know what I'd recommend, powdercoat. I did this one for a member here. It's a silver basecoat with clear topcoat. That seals the pores and smooths the casting out so you can wipe any spills or leaks off.

I say get it powder coated by Kevin. He does top notch work. That intake sure does look nice and is easy to clean up

oldblue1968chevy · 11-13-2011, 10:36 PM

Mines sorta stained but some carb cleaner and a rag makes it look good

brake cleaner does even better, but watch the painted areas!

mmmm powdercoat, matt your motor looks great

11-05-2011, 01:53 AM	#1
Mike Bradbury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego California Posts: 1,316	Upkeep of the intake I have a non-polished aluminum performer intake. When I bought it there was a nice satin finish on the new aluminum casting. was not long before it started to look pretty bad and just a dingy old gray aluminum look. I am wondering what product or process keeps the bumpy aluminum casting looking new? I have toyed around with powder coating it but am still on the fence. I have seen it done and it looks good but the raw satin cast looks good too. The day I installed it After about 1000 miles this is what it looked like __________________ I'd rather attempt something great and fail.. than try something ordinary and succeed. Norman Vincent Peale Project: Barn Raising http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=414961 Project: 30 Be Low https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=830583 Last edited by Mike Bradbury; 11-05-2011 at 01:58 AM.

11-05-2011, 06:41 AM	#2
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Upkeep of the intake You've got to know what I'd recommend, powdercoat. I did this one for a member here. It's a silver basecoat with clear topcoat. That seals the pores and smooths the casting out so you can wipe any spills or leaks off. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

11-05-2011, 08:53 AM	#3
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Upkeep of the intake Paint or powdercoat are about your only options to keep it looking good. The rough cast finish allows dirt and grime to build up in the porous pits, and also stains the aluminum, so it's very hard to clean properly without media blasting. Here's a pic of mine painted with Duplicolor Cast Coat Iron. Here's a shot with Duplicolor Cast Coat Aluminum. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

11-05-2011, 09:08 AM	#4
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Upkeep of the intake I'm pretty sure mine will get powder coated when the motor comes out for detail.... Speaking of detail who's blue motor is that???? Check out those spark plug wire holders.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-05-2011, 10:33 AM	#5
Dunenutt Newbee Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 1,406	Re: Upkeep of the intake I shot mine with this, right out of the box... http://www.por15.com/PELUCID/productinfo/PELG/ I dont have many miles on it, but it looks great. __________________ My Build, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...58#post4464158

11-05-2011, 12:21 PM	#6
hayhauler71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St. Paul MN. Posts: 1,996	Re: Upkeep of the intake mine has been on for 5 years and i clean it with simple green. Edelbrock does sell a cleaner to restore the finish Attached Images __________________ Fuzzy

11-05-2011, 05:39 PM	#7
lil hoodlum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 1,735	Re: Upkeep of the intake I've used Berrymans carburetor cleaner with good results. Usually just spray over the intake when I'm cleaning the outside of the carb. Keith

11-08-2011, 06:41 AM	#8
BigDan3131 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Maple Valley, WA Posts: 1,913	Re: Upkeep of the intake There is one option you all are forgetting about and that is having it polished. Polishing it will benefit the motor the most, it causes the heat to radiate from it rather than soaking it up.

11-13-2011, 10:36 PM	#10
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Upkeep of the intake Mines sorta stained but some carb cleaner and a rag makes it look good brake cleaner does even better, but watch the painted areas! mmmm powdercoat, matt your motor looks great __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4



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