DjeMz Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 (edited) Hey all im looking to paint my FMIC and the piping (if i have paint left over) black... the thing is, my cooler is a bit damaged, so i was looking to replace it soonish, so i thought id give painting the current one black a go.. I remember a thread/debate on here saying which paint to use.. So i have a couple of other questions.. 1. Which paint do i use? 2. Is it available in spray can or in a bucket? 3. Which will give better results (im thinking can) 4. Assuming i paint the cooler only, should i take the front bar + fmic off? Or front bar only and simply mask and paint the visible parts of the cooler? 5. Do i need to "sand" back the cooler or piping (which is shiny aluminium) ? 6. I just had a knee reconstruction a few months ago, so is it a one man job (fitting the cooler back on)? 7. Cheers Edited April 17, 2007 by DjeMz Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/165007-painting-cooler-black-piping-any-special-methods/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
ak_stylez Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 the thing is, my cooler is a bit damaged, a BIT damaged?? mate its a lemon Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/165007-painting-cooler-black-piping-any-special-methods/#findComment-3056774 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinistaGTR Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 spray paint matt black, and yes you need to light sand and prime Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/165007-painting-cooler-black-piping-any-special-methods/#findComment-3056806 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DjeMz Posted April 18, 2007 Author Share Posted April 18, 2007 Sand and prime both the cooler and piping? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/165007-painting-cooler-black-piping-any-special-methods/#findComment-3057510 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wsln33 Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 I used that heat resistant brake disc paint out of a can. I think it was vht stuff that goes to 1500F. It comes out really fine and needs no priming. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/165007-painting-cooler-black-piping-any-special-methods/#findComment-3057576 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazee Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 spray paint matt black, and yes you need to light sand and prime Yea same.. after i got defected i painted it matt black Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/165007-painting-cooler-black-piping-any-special-methods/#findComment-3057602 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nismo_God Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 just paint it matt black....no need to do anything but spray.....but i recommend taking it off the car....it will be easier in the long run.....piant the piping as well.....engine bay wont have a mirror in it....good for defects... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/165007-painting-cooler-black-piping-any-special-methods/#findComment-3057620 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsx84 Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Core: i used a $2 matt black can and a light coating, piping you can get a better finish using a better paint... UHT heat paint for Brakes/enginge parts, if used correctly will look good when you open the bonnet.... there was a debate before on the heat reducing aspect to painting a cooler IE: the thicker the paint the less heat is extracted Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/165007-painting-cooler-black-piping-any-special-methods/#findComment-3057654 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly33GTS-t Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 what about ceramic coating then... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/165007-painting-cooler-black-piping-any-special-methods/#findComment-3057666 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DjeMz Posted April 18, 2007 Author Share Posted April 18, 2007 Matt black it is. How many layers should I use on the core itself? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/165007-painting-cooler-black-piping-any-special-methods/#findComment-3057824 Share on other sites More sharing options...
heller44 Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Very, very light coat. Otherwise the paint will act as an insulator, keeping the heat in the aluminium and transferring it back into the intake charge. Ceramic coating would be as good as not having an intercooler at all. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/165007-painting-cooler-black-piping-any-special-methods/#findComment-3057845 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DjeMz Posted April 18, 2007 Author Share Posted April 18, 2007 and if i completely f**k it up? would ia high pressure squirt from the car wash be enough to take the paint off? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/165007-painting-cooler-black-piping-any-special-methods/#findComment-3057961 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgr34 Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 havent done it myself but the better quality paint is thick and probly will get hot, use some cheap paint its seems thinner and comes up pretty good anyway(light coat). Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/165007-painting-cooler-black-piping-any-special-methods/#findComment-3057973 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsx84 Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 and if i completely f**k it up? would ia high pressure squirt from the car wash be enough to take the paint off? thats why a light coat of cheap paint is best, if you do f#$K it up it will come off with thinners / turps.... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/165007-painting-cooler-black-piping-any-special-methods/#findComment-3057997 Share on other sites More sharing options...
djr81 Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 If you #$%^ it up get some paint stripper. But be sure you have the type that works on aluminium. Most paint strippers are caustic based. Caustic eats aluminium. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/165007-painting-cooler-black-piping-any-special-methods/#findComment-3058003 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DjeMz Posted April 18, 2007 Author Share Posted April 18, 2007 Do you guys recommend any specific brand of matt black? And where should i get it from? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/165007-painting-cooler-black-piping-any-special-methods/#findComment-3058115 Share on other sites More sharing options...
abu Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 In regards to painting the cooler, have had them powder coated in the past, and also seen them powder coated on some high powered cars. Powder coating gets the best finish, and paint doesn't chip/fade anywhere as easy at cheap shit paint out of a can. Anyone else had there's powder coated? I will be getting mine powder coated for a mint finish. I know its an old thread, but me and DjeMz were talking about it and thinking of whats best, so thought I'd bump his old thread up. Thanks, Abu Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/165007-painting-cooler-black-piping-any-special-methods/#findComment-3313196 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass Junky Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Powder Coat only. Take the pipes to a local Powder Coater, tell him you want "Satin Black". He'll probably charge you minimum fee which is normally like $40. Tell him you want to do do it for cash or beer and it will probably be ever cheaper. 100 times better and more durable than paint. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/165007-painting-cooler-black-piping-any-special-methods/#findComment-3313395 Share on other sites More sharing options...
abu Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 (edited) Powder Coat only.Take the pipes to a local Powder Coater, tell him you want "Satin Black". He'll probably charge you minimum fee which is normally like $40. Tell him you want to do do it for cash or beer and it will probably be ever cheaper. 100 times better and more durable than paint. Yeah thought so. SATIN BLACK is the shit. My uncle owns a powder coating factory, so best rates alll thee wayyy:thumbsup: Edited August 28, 2007 by abu Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/165007-painting-cooler-black-piping-any-special-methods/#findComment-3313546 Share on other sites More sharing options...
made_guy Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 i don't think you would want your core powder coated - maybe the pipes, but that stuff is a bit thick. much thicker than spray paint or anodizing that's for sure. powder coat is tough for a reason. i had mine painted by a radiator shop for $20 bucks. Looks fine to me although it's a little bit glossier than i was expecting. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/165007-painting-cooler-black-piping-any-special-methods/#findComment-3313787 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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