painting cac tubes
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painting cac tubes
Thinking about painting my hot side CAC tube. Would there be any disadvantage to this? For example holding in heat, boots slipping off easier, etc. I'm thinking I might just tape off the ends where the boots go on so they don't get painted. Anyone done this before?
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Ian123; I did mine about a year ago. I painted both hot and cold side and just taped of the ends. Painted them Hammered Gun Metal Gray and installed new red Riff Raff CAC hoses. They look good and have held up good.
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I have heard of guys polishing them.
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I thought about powder coat but I know for a fact that holds in heat, plus anyone I know that's got something powder coated said there was like a 5 day turn around.
I think I'll use engine paint like wulfman said. I'll post pics when I'm done, thanks guys.
I think I'll use engine paint like wulfman said. I'll post pics when I'm done, thanks guys.
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Well it was finally warm enough to paint yesterday. I used 1 coat of automotive primer and 4 light coats of dupli-color engine enamel.
On a side note, the boot that connects the pipe to the intercooler blew off while I was driving today. Anyone know the torque spec for the clamps? It says not to over tighten, but I want to make sure they don't come off again.
On a side note, the boot that connects the pipe to the intercooler blew off while I was driving today. Anyone know the torque spec for the clamps? It says not to over tighten, but I want to make sure they don't come off again.
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Has anyone ever tried using grip tape for stair treads or a textured paint like spray on bedliner at the ends of the tubes. That combined with the clamp would almost guarentee them not to pop out. Thats what I'm doing as soon as my Riff Raff boots get here.
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Did you paint over the ends of your tubes or leave them bare? If you didn't leave them bare metal your boots will pop every time.
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About blowing the boots, What if a guy took a dremel with a cutoff wheel, and cut a few slices in it (like a 1/2" long) in three places. It would allow the boot too sink into the slit's, and not slide out.
Am I wrong? Is this overkill?
Am I wrong? Is this overkill?
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Originally Posted by Riffraff Performance;
Did you paint over the ends of your tubes or leave them bare? If you didn't leave them bare metal your boots will pop every time.