Chemical dip or powdercoat on intake?

[Mikes86Buick]

So, i pulled the engine out of my 86' GN to fix ALL the oil leaks, install new poly mounts and clean the engine bay. I removed the intake and upper plenum and had them hot tanked. What are the views between a chemical dip and running the " straight aluminum" vs media blasting and powdercoating? Both parts have the stock paint and look pretty beat up.

 

[Ross L]

How about media blast and clear powder coat. Uncoated alum will be hard to keep clean without using "superclean" or some other product that is hard on painted surfaces.

 

[whitehot84]

Powder coat it and you can clean it with soap and water.

 

[supercrackerbox]

How about media blast and clear powder coat. Uncoated alum will be hard to keep clean without using "superclean" or some other product that is hard on painted surfaces.

Yep, pretty much what he said. Uncoated aluminum oxidizes quite quickly, especially if you live in a humid climate.

 

[696]

Powdercoat and be done with it.

 

[charlief1]

Dip it first then have it coated. This way you'll clean out all the nooks and crannies where crud can build up over the years and have a nice looking intake.

 

[Joe 1320]

have it cleaned and powdercoated, followed up with a clear powdercoat. I would suggest doing your valve covers, fuel rail and water pipes at the same time. With the clear coat it's so easy to keep clean as silver powdercoat will end up with a chalky finish after some time.

 

[precizion818]

have it cleaned and powdercoated, followed up with a clear powdercoat. I would suggest doing your valve covers, fuel rail and water pipes at the same time. With the clear coat it's so easy to keep clean as silver powdercoat will end up with a chalky finish after some time.

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I did the same thing

 

[captflash]

Very nice. Did you have that done in Florida and if so who did it? I would like to get it done and that job looks first class.

 

[Joe 1320]

Very nice. Did you have that done in Florida and if so who did it? I would like to get it done and that job looks first class.

sending the info via PM.

 

[Mikes86Buick]

Wow, those pictures sold me.... i'm dropping the stuff off on monday. thanks guys!

 

[Joe 1320]

While you are at it, I would have the fuel rail, hard lines, coolant pipes and any brackets done at the same time. You might even have the throttle body done if you really want an eye popping result. The beauty is not only keeping everything clean is a breeze, the appearance is a fantastic finish that will last a very long time.

 

[The_Six]

you can see pics of mine done in all black here http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/general-turbo-buick-tech/315422-much-black.html

 

[Ross L]

also a good media blast(sand) followed by nothing but clear powder looks incredible. In the sun it takes on a very metallic/wet look.

 

[Turbo6Smackdown]

How hot is that intake going to run now?