Painted IC black. (pics)
 

After having my IC painted black once, the paint started turning blotchy white in places. (didnt prep well)
So I resprayed it with some left over silver. Looked ok, but I wanted black. This time it turned out much better.

Crooked (multi-zip-tied bumper cover) IC before:
http://a1.cpimg.com/image/1B/F0/1873...-014000F0-.jpg

With bumper cover removed:
http://a3.cpimg.com/image/1D/F0/1873...-014000F0-.jpg

Thats my roomates sweet ass 80Civic S on the right....makes for a good parts runner when the POS is down. :)
http://a4.cpimg.com/image/1E/F0/1873...-014000F0-.jpg

Condominium rule #14: No parts degreasing on your lawn.
http://a0.cpimg.com/image/42/F1/1873...-014000F0-.jpg

My custom paint booth complete with spare keg:
http://a6.cpimg.com/image/5C/F2/1873...-014000F0-.jpg

IC getting a paint stripper facial:
http://a4.cpimg.com/image/5A/F2/1873...-014000F0-.jpg

My trailer park cat never misses out on a chance to get high:
http://a7.cpimg.com/image/5D/F2/1873...-014000F0-.jpg

Finished producted mounted:
http://a7.cpimg.com/image/3F/F1/1873...-014000F0-.jpg

http://a8.cpimg.com/image/40/F1/1873...-014000F0-.jpg

http://a9.cpimg.com/image/41/F1/1873...-014000F0-.jpg

BTW: never paint something with BBQ paint if you plan on stripping it again, it took three times w/ the stripper to get 'most' of it.

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what kind of black spray did you use? just your regular black spray paint in a can?

Looks great!

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what ic is that?

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did you just put on the paint stripper then wash it off?

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that is two T-bird Supercoupe intercoolers welded together.
looks good Dave!!! very sleeper, infact it looks like you just cut out theplastic stats in the bumper thats it (the joint peice between the cores looks like a rad. core support). nice job!

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my only question is "does painting it effect the cooling efficency of the ic"?

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does it effect your radiator??? dont think it makes a noticable diff....

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is your bumper still held up with zip ties :P

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'custom' zip ties.....hehehe

Painting affecting IC effeciency? Really doubt it, only the front is painted, not the internals which is where the cooling (heat transfer) takes place.

I used 'aircraft remover', its safe for aluminum. Glob it on, let it sit for like 30mins and wash it off. It took 3times and a tooth brush on some areas. The stock 'plastic' like coating is a bitch.

I datalogged some short runs today, and ambient was around 67-70. None of my runs peaked over 85 (IAT) manifold temp. When sitting, the charge pipes/mani do heat soak a bit. (saw around 100-110 when in traffic)
As soon as I go WOT for a length of time the temps drop instantly.


Here is how my GhettoCooler compares to a Tyrus:
http://a9.cpimg.com/image/FB/EF/1873...-014000F0-.jpg
http://a0.cpimg.com/image/1A/F0/1873...-014000F0-.jpg

My roomate said "Dont ------- post this on internet": lol, big baby. :P

http://a2.cpimg.com/image/1C/F0/1873...-014000F0-.jpg

Everythings gonna be OK Doi. ;D

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LOL!! ;D