Painted intake manifold cover
05-26-2006, 08:34 AM
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Painted intake manifold cover
So I had a large gash in my intake manifold cover (long story) so I was deciding between getting a new one ($50) or patching and painting it. I went w/ painting, since at worst I could just buy a new one afterwards.
Decided on flat black since the texture kind of matches the JDM valve cover, and it turned on pretty well. It took much more time than I expected to get a nice even coat on it since its a pretty strange shape. I taped off the iVtec part w/ painters tape , primered, wet sanded, painted, wet sanded etc. I didn't clear coat it because I was afraid it would be too shiny, but I'm not sure how it'll hold up against moisture and engine debris. If it gets messed up, I'll just do it again.
Decided on flat black since the texture kind of matches the JDM valve cover, and it turned on pretty well. It took much more time than I expected to get a nice even coat on it since its a pretty strange shape. I taped off the iVtec part w/ painters tape , primered, wet sanded, painted, wet sanded etc. I didn't clear coat it because I was afraid it would be too shiny, but I'm not sure how it'll hold up against moisture and engine debris. If it gets messed up, I'll just do it again.
05-26-2006, 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by JTso
The flat black paint should last just fine. I painted one of my car's timing belt cover in flat black (without primer) and it still looks good after 6 years.
Btw, did you remove your Neuspeed strut bar?
Btw, did you remove your Neuspeed strut bar?
replaced it w/ the spoon strut a long time ago
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05-27-2006, 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Benz_05_TSX
Looks awesome man...i always love the look of flat black...
but I plan to go with the Vision CF manifold cover
but I plan to go with the Vision CF manifold cover
05-27-2006, 09:14 AM
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Do they make a K24 specific one?
I've seen it. PLan on getting it when I go to Hong Kong. But I like your matt black one too....wish I know how to do DIY stuff. I am too scared to mess things up and simply do not have the right tools
05-27-2006, 06:16 PM
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i reckon the spark plug cover in the OEM black would match it perfectly with the new painted mani cover,
but the silver one on atm is JDM and all so.....up to u really.
but the silver one on atm is JDM and all so.....up to u really.
05-27-2006, 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by stephen8512
i reckon the spark plug cover in the OEM black would match it perfectly with the new painted mani cover,
but the silver one on atm is JDM and all so.....up to u really.
but the silver one on atm is JDM and all so.....up to u really.
05-28-2006, 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted by xizor
So I had a large gash in my intake manifold cover (long story) so I was deciding between getting a new one ($50) or patching and painting it. I went w/ painting, since at worst I could just buy a new one afterwards.
Decided on flat black since the texture kind of matches the JDM valve cover, and it turned on pretty well. It took much more time than I expected to get a nice even coat on it since its a pretty strange shape. I taped off the iVtec part w/ painters tape , primered, wet sanded, painted, wet sanded etc. I didn't clear coat it because I was afraid it would be too shiny, but I'm not sure how it'll hold up against moisture and engine debris. If it gets messed up, I'll just do it again.
Decided on flat black since the texture kind of matches the JDM valve cover, and it turned on pretty well. It took much more time than I expected to get a nice even coat on it since its a pretty strange shape. I taped off the iVtec part w/ painters tape , primered, wet sanded, painted, wet sanded etc. I didn't clear coat it because I was afraid it would be too shiny, but I'm not sure how it'll hold up against moisture and engine debris. If it gets messed up, I'll just do it again.
... Back when I got my front lip painted I wanted to paint my cover CGP but was unsure if the heat would make the paint crack. What do you think?? I also want to paint the fuse box cover.
05-28-2006, 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Benz_05_TSX
Yup I've seen it. PLan on getting it when I go to Hong Kong. But I like your matt black one too....wish I know how to do DIY stuff. I am too scared to mess things up and simply do not have the right tools
I've seen it. PLan on getting it when I go to Hong Kong. But I like your matt black one too....wish I know how to do DIY stuff. I am too scared to mess things up and simply do not have the right tools
05-28-2006, 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by TSX420J
First let me say that it looks hot ... Back when I got my front lip painted I wanted to paint my cover CGP but was unsure if the heat would make the paint crack. What do you think?? I also want to paint the fuse box cover.
... Back when I got my front lip painted I wanted to paint my cover CGP but was unsure if the heat would make the paint crack. What do you think?? I also want to paint the fuse box cover.
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