Intercooler Hot pipe paint

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Sep 18, 2008 | 12:28 PM

DieselBeast01

Thread Starter

Posting Guru

Joined: Sep 2007

Posts: 1,715

Likes: 2

From: Seneca, SC

Intercooler Hot pipe paint

When you guys painted your intercooler pipes, what kind of paint did you use?

Sep 18, 2008 | 12:31 PM

STROKIN'IT7.3

Posting Guru

Joined: Jan 2008

Posts: 1,661

Likes: 0

From: Bridgewater, VA

any kind of engine primer and enamel... i think i used 500 degree but not sure. But it hasnt flaked yet so im happy

Edit: Used Ford red of course too

Sep 18, 2008 | 12:33 PM

Adam0331

Posting Guru

Joined: Jul 2008

Posts: 1,285

Likes: 0

From: Jonestown, PA

I used the duplicolor engine enamel

Sep 18, 2008 | 12:35 PM

DieselBeast01

Thread Starter

Posting Guru

Joined: Sep 2007

Posts: 1,715

Likes: 2

From: Seneca, SC

Thanks guys I really need to repaint mine because it has begun to flake off.

Sep 18, 2008 | 01:06 PM

Ponyboychris

Lead Driver

Joined: Jan 2007

Posts: 6,708

Likes: 5

From: Kiowa CO

Quote:

Originally Posted by DieselBeast01

Thanks guys I really need to repaint mine because it has begun to flake off.

What did you use before?

Sep 18, 2008 | 01:50 PM

sideshow

Elder User

Joined: Jun 2005

Posts: 567

Likes: 0

From: Albemarle, NC

i used brake caliper paint. i'll actually probably repaint and clear them, so they stay shiny, like i did on my dad's 6.0.

Sep 18, 2008 | 02:59 PM

redfire42

Posting Guru

Joined: Jul 2006

Posts: 1,515

Likes: 0

From: Jonestown PA

Do you need to primer first?

Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Joe Kucinski

AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

Brett Foote

Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Michael S. Palmer

Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Verdad Gallardo

10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Joe Kucinski

2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Brett Foote

2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Michael S. Palmer

10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Joe Kucinski

Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Brett Foote

5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Joe Kucinski

Sep 18, 2008 | 06:37 PM

Adam0331

Posting Guru

Joined: Jul 2008

Posts: 1,285

Likes: 0

From: Jonestown, PA

It's probably a good idea but I didn't. I roughed it up with steel wool.

Sep 18, 2008 | 06:41 PM

#10

Jmatthews

is a BAAAD MAN

Joined: Apr 2005

Posts: 3,738

Likes: 5

From: Winston Salem NC

You can use high temp powdercoat too.

Sep 18, 2008 | 09:56 PM

#11

parkland

Lead Driver

Joined: Jan 2006

Posts: 6,267

Likes: 5

You shouldnt need high temp paint for the IC pipes should you?

I left mine "aluminumized" in color to prevent further mainteneance.

Sep 19, 2008 | 03:07 PM

#12

redfire42

Posting Guru

Joined: Jul 2006

Posts: 1,515

Likes: 0

From: Jonestown PA

Maybe I will just polish mine to see if I like it before paint.

Sep 19, 2008 | 07:07 PM

#13

sideshow

Elder User

Joined: Jun 2005

Posts: 567

Likes: 0

From: Albemarle, NC

i don't think high temp paint is necessary, but i used the brake caliper paint cause it get's pretty hard and fairly chip resistant (even though i managed to chip mine when wrangling the turbo in and out). i also feel safer spraying some degreaser or brake kleen when i clean up the engine bay.

Sep 19, 2008 | 07:09 PM

#14

weekendwarriorfsw32

Master of Strokes

Joined: Mar 2007

Posts: 6,808

Likes: 25

From: CA

I second the duplicolor worked great on mine.

Sep 19, 2008 | 07:24 PM

#15

indyF-350psd

you can't fix stupid!

Joined: Mar 2008

Posts: 1,906

Likes: 2

Quote:

Originally Posted by redfire42

Maybe I will just polish mine to see if I like it before paint.

you dont want to do that either! i tried it and it looked great until it started rusting. i then realized i polished all the protective coating off. you guys should just get them powdercoated. check these out....