just prep it really well. using a red scotchbrite pad will suffice for these parts. color opinions are up to you and no one else. using the duplicolor paint IMO is the only non option. its really good paint and comes in a shitload of colors.

 

Just to clarify about my question on the CAI, I was referring to the actual piping on the intake, should that still be fine? I can't think of why it wouldn;t, except that it's metal and I don't know how the paint would work on it.

 

yup, no problem on the metal. actually a better surface paint wise compared to plastic.

 

Ah, even better smile.gif, Thanks for the info

Ok, so I looked up the duplicolor spray paints, and found what I need, except I don't think they make the right color green to match my engine cover to my car. Anybody know where I might could find some? A friend of mine in body work suggested a couple places locally that I'm going to check out, but any online sources would be appreciated


I wasn't sure if this should be in it's own topic or not, sorry

 

Unlike some other boards *cough*newtiburon*cough* we don't mind if someone opens a new thread OR if they revive a dead one. Unless it's a dead caption thread with broken pictures wink1.gif

Duplicolor probably makes a bunch of colors. Did you check their website? Anyone that carries some of their products has a pretty good chance of being able to order a different color for you.

 

i used a scotch brite pad to rough my all plastic plug cover up, cleaned it with mineral spirits, then used a Duplicolor OEM GM dark cherry color...worked fine, no chipping or anything...about 4 coats of paint

 

<div align='center'></div><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Stocker @ Mar 2 2010, 01:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Unlike some other boards *cough*newtiburon*cough* we don't mind if someone opens a new thread OR if they revive a dead one. Unless it's a dead caption thread with broken pictures wink1.gif

Duplicolor probably makes a bunch of colors. Did you check their website? Anyone that carries some of their products has a pretty good chance of being able to order a different color for you.</div>


<<<<<is a noob haha, I just checkede their sight, they have a "grabber green" which they call lime green, but it's under the engine enamel, would this be ok to use? and just coat it in a high heat clear coat?

 

yeah that should work. Might also want to check out metalcast, thats what I used and I had great results.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (likeyoumeanit @ Mar 2 2010, 03:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>yeah that should work. Might also want to check out metalcast, thats what I used and I had great results.</div>


I looked at the metalcast colors, but the only green is nowhere even close to the same tint, so I think I'm just gonna do the high heat clear cloat on top of the grabber green, and use the metalcast ground coat for priming. also, for interior panels, is there any sanding/prepping needed besides probably washing and priming?

 

to be honest the high heat clear coat is not necessary...i just used my paint as it was. no clear coat or anything and is held up great, over a year now i think