LucidBD

ok so i been looking into painting my FMIC Black.

1. has anyone done this? how? and info on what you used.
2. i have done some research on different types of Heat Dispersant coatings from a few companys at the cost of a VERY pretty penny.
then i found this....Eastwood Radiator Black Spray.
its stands up to 250degree temp. and is NOT like normal engine paints.
it is not as thick and does NOT interfere with cooling.

--->Eastwood Link!<---

Mr_Meaty

I know there are a couple that have done this, and I'm pretty sure they used some sort of radiator paint.

ScionGT35R

I did it with powder coating.

LucidBD

^ thats not bad at all...how much did it cost ya?

the powdercoaters down here like to kill your walet on the price.

Mr_Meaty

I thought there was some issue with powder coating possibley flakeing off and damaging something, or actually negating the cooling function by makeing it trap heat or something like that. or maybe that was with some other kind of pain?

TurboToyotas

Not too sure on the powdercoating option.....

I'd be interested in seeing a comparison before and after on how much "cooling" you lost do to the thickness of the powder coat. looks good though.

If going for the "black" look, anodizing is the best option. No ill effects on the intercoolers ability to do its job.

Regards-

Todd

PS- for reference Anodizing costs about $100-150 depending on the size of the core

LucidBD

well i think im gonna try my$10 of Heat Dissipating Radiator Black spray from Eastwood and see how it goes.

$10 compared to $100+ for the same effect?
we will see...stay tuned.

ScionGT35R

The core size was 12"x 18"x3" and my car was making 356whp at that time without any problem. The cost was about $40 and they apply just a thin coat to the core just to make it look black and you could say a full coat to the tanks.

olaHalo

that black looks good.

tC9o9

i would use the eastwood radiator paint if i were you.

you want a paint that will actually dissipate heat, i am not sure if powdercoating does that.

LucidBD

ok so...just to update...i painted my intercooler today using the Eastwood radiator spray.

just taped off part of the ends where the pipes and couplers will connect.

looks great so far. just doin 1 last over coat in a few minutes..ill take some pics and see what everyone thinks

great sleeper project. also goes well with my Black/white theme

Mr_Meaty

Nice!
Def need some pics.
You leaveing your stock grill on or off?

LucidBD

ill be taking the lower grill off...i do want the sleeper look and the grill would hide it nicely but ...but man...i FMIC just looks pure evil on my car.

Mr_Meaty

^
:rolf:
hey, how did you get your can of paint so quick? Did you pick it up at a store or order online? Where'd you get it?

LucidBD

i ordered from Eastwood.com i ordered 2 cans.

i actaully ordered this stuff like 2 weeks ago, just incase i decided i DID want to go through with it.

if i didnt use it, i have a friend who would have used it on his Black Intercooler for touching it up.

LucidBD

Ok..here it is...just about 30 minutes after its dry. what do you guys think?

it didnt help much that i live in South Florida..it was HOT and then it rained today...Humidity sucks..but nothing went wrong and came out great.

Upclose (Showing the texture and finish vs. Polished)


Sitting infront of the tC....soon to be installed!


Full shot of it

amdforever

Doesn't look bad at all. Looks like theres a few spots where you got more paint on the area then the rest of it but once its on the car and in the shadows you'll never notice it. Good job!

olaHalo

dude that looks nice

JPsTc

That looks really nice. Good job

20tCDude05

Damn, that looks sick, I'm gonna do that now. Hehe