Painting K&N CAI Intake Tubes ??

TexasChuck · 06-11-2016, 10:15 AM

Has anyone had long lasting results painting the metal intake tubes?
Thnaks

Silverstone · 06-11-2016, 10:24 AM

Painting metal tubes is a normal occurrence. Proper prep and good painting technique will give a solid finish. I suggest actual automotive paint over spray cans if you can swing it.
Of course, powdercoating is the preferred method of coating metal tubing.

TexasChuck · 06-11-2016, 10:26 AM

I was thinking just hi-temp engine paint, with sanding lightly and engine primer?
Sound okay? What is the advantage of powder coating?

Silverstone · 06-11-2016, 11:35 AM

I don't see why it wouldn't work. You'll most likely, user error aside, be successful.

Powdercoating is much more durable. You also have access to certain finishes, such as wrinkle finishes, that just aren't equally achievable through paint.
VHT Wrinkle coat doesn't come close to matching the appearance and durability of powdercoat as an example.

TexasChuck · 06-11-2016, 11:42 AM

Appreciated.

outkazt · 06-11-2016, 06:39 PM

ive powder coated mine to match wheels and both braces. love it!

solo413 · 07-02-2016, 11:47 AM

I'm getting mine powdercoated as well in a few weeks pearl white to match the car

P's_Z · 07-08-2016, 11:43 AM

ive used vht wrinkle red paint in some of the intakes ive had in the past. its my favorite look for intakes

for a milder look, it also comes in black

06-11-2016, 10:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
TexasChuck Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SE Texas Posts: 556 Drives: 2014 Black Cherry Co Rep Power: 13	Painting K&N CAI Intake Tubes ?? Has anyone had long lasting results painting the metal intake tubes? Thnaks

06-11-2016, 10:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
Silverstone Base Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: MN Posts: 120 Drives: 2010 Nismo #0507 Rep Power: 32	Painting metal tubes is a normal occurrence. Proper prep and good painting technique will give a solid finish. I suggest actual automotive paint over spray cans if you can swing it. Of course, powdercoating is the preferred method of coating metal tubing. solo413 likes this.

06-11-2016, 10:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
TexasChuck Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SE Texas Posts: 556 Drives: 2014 Black Cherry Co Rep Power: 13	High Temp Spray Paint? I was thinking just hi-temp engine paint, with sanding lightly and engine primer? Sound okay? What is the advantage of powder coating?

06-11-2016, 11:42 AM	#5 (permalink)
TexasChuck Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SE Texas Posts: 556 Drives: 2014 Black Cherry Co Rep Power: 13	Thanks Appreciated.

07-08-2016, 11:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
P's_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: PR Posts: 1,530 Drives: Zeta Rep Power: 468	ive used vht wrinkle red paint in some of the intakes ive had in the past. its my favorite look for intakes for a milder look, it also comes in black __________________ Zeta Last edited by P's_Z; 07-08-2016 at 11:45 AM.

06-11-2016, 11:35 AM	#4 (permalink)
Silverstone Base Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: MN Posts: 120 Drives: 2010 Nismo #0507 Rep Power: 32	I don't see why it wouldn't work. You'll most likely, user error aside, be successful. Powdercoating is much more durable. You also have access to certain finishes, such as wrinkle finishes, that just aren't equally achievable through paint. VHT Wrinkle coat doesn't come close to matching the appearance and durability of powdercoat as an example.

07-02-2016, 11:47 AM	#7 (permalink)
solo413 Base Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: bear, DE Posts: 107 Drives: 13 370z pearl manual Rep Power: 42	I'm getting mine powdercoated as well in a few weeks pearl white to match the car

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