What paint for inlet manifold

[Codders]

I will need to replace a turbo inlet pipe soon, and to do so, the entire manifold has to go off
so I've been thinking, once I have it out, why not to restore it a bit and paint it red as it had obviously flaked out.

I know there is lots of work involved to take it out. Did anyone do it here before?

I've been reading some threads on scoobynet etc and they're recommending the VHT Red paint . Where can I get one in Ireland?

 

[scooby1wrx]

There was a lad on Scoobyireland selling the crinkle paint in both red or black, think it was scubbay

 

[KENC]

Try google FROSTS paint.. think the red is a bad shade do

 

[Daza]

Get it powdercoated, perfect finish and will last a lifetime.

 

[dannywrx]

That powder coating is a good job man. Getting mine done aswell. Hope it turns out that good.

 

[Paddy scooby]

Only thing about the powder coating is that it will reduce the diameter of holes by about 2mm overall, OK you say! Ill drill it out! Do that and it will start flaking.
Just speaking from experience, make sure your powder coater plugs the holes sufficiently.

Rgds

Paddy

 

[Daza]

[quote author=Paddy scooby link=topic=26740.msg314212#msg314212 date=1285183041]
Only thing about the powder coating is that it will reduce the diameter of holes by about 2mm overall, OK you say! Ill drill it out! Do that and it will start flaking.
Just speaking from experience, make sure your powder coater plugs the holes sufficiently.

Rgds

Paddy
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reduce hole size by 2mm, sorry but not a chance. I coated my manifold 3 times and would be lucky if it reduced it down by 1mm. Powder does not go into small holes in large quantity`s the same as spraying with wet paint wouldnt without paint runs everywhere.
I dont know who done your powder painting but mine was factory grade and you would struggle to cut it of with a knife.

 

[Paddy scooby]

Only seeing this now - Well now we use a zinc rich primer and slam on the powder paint which is electro-statically applied - With this method there is easily a 2mm build up around and in holes regardless of what you say mate.

Now you are probably talking abouot heating up the part till its cherry red and dipping them in the powder mixture. This is probably giving a thinner coat as per your description. Just out of interest why did you have to coat your mani 3 times if the protection was so good you couldnt take it off with a knife.....? Sounds like that may be where your problem is.....mate.



Rgds

Paddy

 

[JAMIE-TYPERV6]

VHT wrinkle paint from Frosts is the stuff used by other lads... not quite the right shade... but near enough!

 

[markobucko]

www.carbuildersolutions.co.uk.
bought few there this week for round 50 quid delivered!!!

 

[Hammie]

What other colours are available in VHT paint? Might think about givin my own a bit of a spruce up

 

[JAMIE-TYPERV6]

[quote author=Hammie link=topic=26740.msg318788#msg318788 date=1287620948]
What other colours are available in VHT paint? Might think about givin my own a bit of a spruce up
[/quote]

I think only red & black!

http://www.frost.co.uk/item_Detail.asp?productID=8219&frostProductName=BLACK%20Wrinkle%20Finish%20(310ml)