Can a turbo be painted?
02-27-2002, 10:34 PM
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Can a turbo be painted?
I just got my turbo apart (pics tomorrow) and was was going to clean up the compressor housing and turbine housing. Compressor looks good, just a little wear and tear. The turbine has a nice protective layer of rust on it. It's coming off easily and is not very deep, but I'd like to prevent it from happening again.
Problem is, I know turbo's get REALLY hot, so it may be pointless if the paint will just flake off.
Any ideas?
ac
Problem is, I know turbo's get REALLY hot, so it may be pointless if the paint will just flake off.
Any ideas?
ac
02-27-2002, 11:17 PM
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Very high temp engine enamel would do the trick, however, most of those have to be heat cured.
You can ceramic coat the turbo, inside and out and the impellers too. It reduces the heat build up inside the engine bay, and keeps the heat IN the turbo, allowing it to spool up faster. Shouldn't be more than $200 or $300, but if I'm not mistaken...that's more than double what you paid for that turbo! *grin*
[ February 28, 2002: Message edited by: Random ]
You can ceramic coat the turbo, inside and out and the impellers too. It reduces the heat build up inside the engine bay, and keeps the heat IN the turbo, allowing it to spool up faster. Shouldn't be more than $200 or $300, but if I'm not mistaken...that's more than double what you paid for that turbo! *grin*
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02-28-2002, 11:21 AM
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just a suggestion from someone who has no idea what they're talking about.. but would powder coating solve you problem? it would maye it look sharp .. and prevent rust ..wouldn't be as nice as ceramic .. but it's gotta be cheaper
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Liquid Powercoating or high temp engine enamel would work from the outside, but would not "help" any on the inside. It is the budge solution.
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Most Turbo housings are "cast" and thus do not polish up very well. They can be polished, but it is very hard to do yourself, and about as expensive as ceramic coating if you have it done.
Liquid Powercoating or high temp engine enamel would work from the outside, but would not "help" any on the inside. It is the budge solution.
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Most Turbo housings are "cast" and thus do not polish up very well. They can be polished, but it is very hard to do yourself, and about as expensive as ceramic coating if you have it done.
03-01-2002, 01:51 AM
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Random's right, I'd feel funny paying $200 coating my $100 turbo. I think I'm just going to clean it with a wire brush and one of those brush/grinder wheel tools. Get the rust off and then put a good coat of oil on it, so it won't rust before I put it on.
I'll look into the high-temp paints, but I'm looking for a cheaper solution. If I ever upgrade to a nice, new turbo, I'll consider coatings and the works.
thanks for the input guys,
ac
I'll look into the high-temp paints, but I'm looking for a cheaper solution. If I ever upgrade to a nice, new turbo, I'll consider coatings and the works.
thanks for the input guys,
ac