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Colascstang · 10-24-2009, 12:19 AM

What is the best way to paint an explorer intake so it will last? And no I do not have the cash for powdercoating or I would do so believe me!

vinnietbird · 10-24-2009, 10:09 AM

It's all in the prep work.Smooth it down and get rid of the molding lines and texture.I used 120 grit 5 inch discs on my drill and used a continuous movement,never holding the disc in one place too long,until the whole thing was smooth.Granted,I polished mine,but you still want a smooth surface to paint.After that,I'd use a good self etching primer and then whatever color you plan on using.

bigpitbull2 · 10-24-2009, 01:52 PM

Check out my build thread... I have several pics of the process as well as the materials I used..

http://forums.corral.net/forums/show....php?t=1124908

sd_fox_racer · 10-24-2009, 08:43 PM

here ya go
http://forums.corral.net/forums/show....php?t=1145741

86GT2go · 10-26-2009, 12:56 AM

Epoxy.

Colascstang · 10-28-2009, 10:51 AM

When you guys sanded your intakes what process did you use? What I mean is did you go from 120 grit to x grit to x grit, ect. I have used 120 grit to smooth it down and get all the rough stuff off I just need to polish it up some, enough so I can paint it and it look smooth and show no sanding marks.

Thanks!

sd_fox_racer · 10-29-2009, 04:22 AM

i didnt use sand paper because it would remove the pitting from the sand casting which is something i like, im not into that smooth finish too much....so i just used some degreser and a scotch brite green pad to scuff it up

Colascstang · 11-03-2009, 03:58 PM

I've taken off 99% of the rough casting on it I just need to sand in the cracks and such. Question how smooth do I need to get it to primer and paint it? Does have some sanding marks but that is because I used 120 grit to sand so far.

mstngman28@yahoo.com · 11-03-2009, 09:42 PM

Before

After (crappy cell phone pic)

Just painted the intake tonight...washed it off with hot water and dish soap and then lightly sanded it and wiped it down after sanding and then painted it

Colascstang · 11-04-2009, 10:42 PM

I'm starting to wish I had done what most have done and just cleaned it and painted it.

mstngman28@yahoo.com · 11-05-2009, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colascstang

I'm starting to wish I had done what most have done and just cleaned it and painted it.

LoL That is what I do with most of the stuff that I have to repaint...although I usually buy good looking used parts anyways and all I have to do it paint them and not put a bunch of work into them

mustangboy · 11-06-2009, 12:02 AM

Powdercoating is not that expensive

Colascstang · 11-06-2009, 12:14 PM

Well I think I am stuck now as I have already sanded 99% of the upper. Just need to smooth out the sanding marks and a few nooks. If I had known it would be this much work Id have cleaned her up and painted it as is.

10-24-2009, 12:19 AM	#1
Colascstang Registered User Trader Feedback: (2) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Columbia,SC Posts: 198	Painting an Explorer Intake What is the best way to paint an explorer intake so it will last? And no I do not have the cash for powdercoating or I would do so believe me! __________________ 1987 5.0 GT stock 212xxx miles on the car, less than 100,000 on the engine.

10-24-2009, 10:09 AM	#2
vinnietbird Registered User Trader Feedback: (40) Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ardmore,Oklahoma Posts: 2,111	It's all in the prep work.Smooth it down and get rid of the molding lines and texture.I used 120 grit 5 inch discs on my drill and used a continuous movement,never holding the disc in one place too long,until the whole thing was smooth.Granted,I polished mine,but you still want a smooth surface to paint.After that,I'd use a good self etching primer and then whatever color you plan on using. __________________ '88 Tbird..GT40-P,T-5,Explorer intake,TFS-1 cam and springs,Ported heads,FMS 1.6 roller rockers,MAC CAI,3G,Mass Air upgrade,65mm t-body,FMS 140 mph speedo,8.8 with 3.55's,BBK shorties,A/C & smog delete,mini starter,Pypes O/R X-Pipe and Flows,17x9-17x10 Cobra wheels,electric fan,CHE control arms

10-24-2009, 08:43 PM	#4
sd_fox_racer Registered User Trader Feedback: (2) Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 647	here ya go http://forums.corral.net/forums/show....php?t=1145741 __________________ hooker headers, MSD 6AL, O/R X-Pipe, aftermarket locker, 4.10 gears, rest is stock =(

10-26-2009, 12:56 AM	#5
86GT2go Registered User Trader Feedback: (3) Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Huber Heights, Oh Posts: 246	Epoxy. __________________ "Speed doesn't kill people, stupid people who can't handle speed kill people."

10-28-2009, 10:51 AM	#6
Colascstang Registered User Trader Feedback: (2) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Columbia,SC Posts: 198	When you guys sanded your intakes what process did you use? What I mean is did you go from 120 grit to x grit to x grit, ect. I have used 120 grit to smooth it down and get all the rough stuff off I just need to polish it up some, enough so I can paint it and it look smooth and show no sanding marks. Thanks! __________________ 1987 5.0 GT stock 212xxx miles on the car, less than 100,000 on the engine.

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10-24-2009, 01:52 PM	#3
bigpitbull2 Registered User Trader Feedback: (0) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: hattiesburg, MS Posts: 89	Check out my build thread... I have several pics of the process as well as the materials I used.. http://forums.corral.net/forums/show....php?t=1124908

10-29-2009, 04:22 AM	#7
sd_fox_racer Registered User Trader Feedback: (2) Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 647	i didnt use sand paper because it would remove the pitting from the sand casting which is something i like, im not into that smooth finish too much....so i just used some degreser and a scotch brite green pad to scuff it up __________________ hooker headers, MSD 6AL, O/R X-Pipe, aftermarket locker, 4.10 gears, rest is stock =(

11-03-2009, 03:58 PM	#8
Colascstang Registered User Trader Feedback: (2) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Columbia,SC Posts: 198	I've taken off 99% of the rough casting on it I just need to sand in the cracks and such. Question how smooth do I need to get it to primer and paint it? Does have some sanding marks but that is because I used 120 grit to sand so far. __________________ 1987 5.0 GT stock 212xxx miles on the car, less than 100,000 on the engine.

11-03-2009, 09:42 PM	#9
mstngman28@yahoo.com Registered User Trader Feedback: (4) Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lakeland, FL Posts: 907	Before After (crappy cell phone pic) Just painted the intake tonight...washed it off with hot water and dish soap and then lightly sanded it and wiped it down after sanding and then painted it

11-04-2009, 10:42 PM	#10
Colascstang Registered User Trader Feedback: (2) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Columbia,SC Posts: 198	I'm starting to wish I had done what most have done and just cleaned it and painted it. __________________ 1987 5.0 GT stock 212xxx miles on the car, less than 100,000 on the engine.

11-06-2009, 12:02 AM	#12
mustangboy Registered User Trader Feedback: (6) Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: no. kentucky Posts: 156	Powdercoating is not that expensive __________________ 1993 Notch 347 402hp/383tq all motor

11-06-2009, 12:14 PM	#13
Colascstang Registered User Trader Feedback: (2) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Columbia,SC Posts: 198	Well I think I am stuck now as I have already sanded 99% of the upper. Just need to smooth out the sanding marks and a few nooks. If I had known it would be this much work Id have cleaned her up and painted it as is. __________________ 1987 5.0 GT stock 212xxx miles on the car, less than 100,000 on the engine.

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