Negating Effects to Powdercoating the Manifolds?
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Negating Effects to Powdercoating the Manifolds?
I've got my S5 TII Manifolds off. They have been recently sandblasted to reveal a beautiful finish.
If I have them powdercoated,will the heat entrapment be significant? Is It worth doing at a cost of making them look all pretty?
Anyone have their Manifolds powdercoated and would like to chim In?
If I have them powdercoated,will the heat entrapment be significant? Is It worth doing at a cost of making them look all pretty?
Anyone have their Manifolds powdercoated and would like to chim In?
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If anything, you want them to be insulated. The engine bay is likely to be MUCH hotter than the air flowing through the manifolds. So you'd want the heat to be kept out.
But regardless, powdercoating is not known for is insulating properties. It is almost exactly like painting, just a different method of applying the paint.
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But regardless, powdercoating is not known for is insulating properties. It is almost exactly like painting, just a different method of applying the paint.
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Personally you should find a ceramic coating place, it isn't a whole lot more money than having them powdercoated(at least around here), but the effects would be pretty good as ceramics will keep the heat away form the engine bay.
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I ditched the powder coating project. I used VHT Polyurethane Wheel Paint, Aluminum SP-181.
I know, I know. This paint Is not specific for this application but It came highly recommended from a forum member. If you saw his Engine Bay you'd go
It did him well.
I know, I know. This paint Is not specific for this application but It came highly recommended from a forum member. If you saw his Engine Bay you'd go
It did him well.
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Originally posted by Zach McAfee
You mean your not gonna keep it pimp?
You mean your not gonna keep it pimp?
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Originally posted by Zach McAfee
Yeah, thats what I was talking about. I thought it was yours. That thing needs some serious repainting.
Yeah, thats what I was talking about. I thought it was yours. That thing needs some serious repainting.
Anyway, If anyone wants to see the link, It's here. https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...hreadid=210034 Bewarned. This will probabaly be the grossest Engine Bay you'll probably encounter.
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I had my UIM ceramic coated and powder coated the top part a wrinkle black finish so that it looks factory when the cops makes me open the hood..........
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