Garyt350z Posted January 24, 2015 Posted January 24, 2015 Hey, just a wee topic for advise on people's thoughts on this. I've looked into polish, but with intake pipe and strut brace, I think there's enough bling in there. So thinking high temp black paint? Anyone done this and willing to share photos? Cheers Quote
14N Posted January 24, 2015 Posted January 24, 2015 Lots of folk have painted theirs (me too). It doesn't need to be high temp paint, as although it get very warm, it doesn't require the VHT stuff. You can use any colour you want. I did..... 1 Quote
Mopedmark Posted January 24, 2015 Posted January 24, 2015 It's easy enough to do and it will take a first timer around an hour to remove the plenum give or take depending on confidence but just take your time Quote
WhackyWill Posted January 24, 2015 Posted January 24, 2015 It's easy enough to do and it will take a first timer around an hour to remove the plenum give or take depending on confidence but just take your time If your taking it off you might as well fit a spacer.. Quote
Paddy78 Posted January 24, 2015 Posted January 24, 2015 My thread when I did it. http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/80231-powder-coating-plenum-and-throttle-body-now-painted/ Basically if I can do it and make it look reasonable then anyone can. 5 Quote
GMballistic Posted January 24, 2015 Posted January 24, 2015 My thread here from when I did mine; http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/85949-thanks-lyndzzz-carling-plenum-painted/ All done without removing the plenum or strut bar and whilst slightly under the influence. 3 Quote
Garyt350z Posted January 24, 2015 Author Posted January 24, 2015 Cheers for the replies and advice ppl! Also great thread too answering all my questions and doubts! Already have a wasso spacer hence the notion of jazzing this cover up whilst fitting. Into halfrauds tomorro to browse my colour options, but black is prob best bet goin my the couple of pics on here! Is the paint called 2k, is that the brand or type of paint? I know motorfactors can make paint up, would that do? 1 Quote
Garyt350z Posted January 24, 2015 Author Posted January 24, 2015 Ps paddy, that front strut looks class, what is it known as, and where did u get it? Do they do red?haha Quote
Paddy78 Posted January 24, 2015 Posted January 24, 2015 Ps paddy, that front strut looks class, what is it known as, and where did u get it? Do they do red?haha It's a Tarmac (trader on here) strut and he did have some red ones previously. Quote
GMballistic Posted January 24, 2015 Posted January 24, 2015 Cheers for the replies and advice ppl! Also great thread too answering all my questions and doubts! Already have a wasso spacer hence the notion of jazzing this cover up whilst fitting. Into halfrauds tomorro to browse my colour options, but black is prob best bet goin my the couple of pics on here! Is the paint called 2k, is that the brand or type of paint? I know motorfactors can make paint up, would that do? 2K or "two pack" is just a type of paint, not a brand. You just need a good HT (high temp) or VHT (very high temp) paint though. If you're going to Halfords then you just need one of their own brand spray paints imo which will be more than good enough. Personally when I did mine I just used a "Halfords HT gloss black paint" which I brushed on from the tin. If you're spraying it then something like either of these two would do the job: Matt black enamel HT paint: http://www.halfords.com/motoring/paints-body-repairs/specialist-decorative-paints/halfords-enamel-high-temperature-spray-paint-black-300ml#[object Object] Matt black VHT paint: http://www.halfords.com/motoring/paints-body-repairs/specialist-decorative-paints/halfords-very-high-temperature-paint-black-300ml ^^ Both of those dry in a matt finish though so if you want a gloss finish make sure you get a gloss paint (check the can before buying). Quote
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