How To: Paint STi logo on intercooler

Spaceman · 08-13-2008, 04:35 PM

A Quick and Easy way to get the STi logo on your TMIC.

1. Purchase a pre-cut stencil with adhesive backing from GraphicSTI

2. Purchase some Hi-Temp Paint. I went with Dupli-Color Caliper Paint found at AutoZone.

3. Brush off any debris that may be on your intercooler.

4. Center and adjust the stencil so that it is straight. Remove the backing from the stencil and adhere the stencil to the intercooler.

5. Mask off the area around the intercooler so you don't get any over spray.

6. Spray a light coat onto the intercooler. Let it dry and remove the masking tape and newspaper.

And enjoy...

GraphicSTI · 08-13-2008, 06:43 PM

Wow, I admit, that came out pretty nice.

Thanks for the props.

Scott

MikeSTi · 08-13-2008, 07:28 PM

Came out perfect, would never know it wasn't there from the factory.

1_STi_2_NV · 08-13-2008, 07:36 PM

wow........ that looks so sweet

umma try to do that on my front mount. thankz 4 tha idea

***Bownse*** · 08-13-2008, 07:46 PM

Nice. Wish I'd known about the source of the stencil when I did mine back a few months ago.

2008 Subaru WRX STi - DIY Intercooler Logo

Other than that, down to the paint, we did the same process.

Spaceman · 08-14-2008, 10:34 AM

^^ Yeah, I think all the DIY have pretty much the same process. Having a pre-cut stencil that sticks and stays on the intercooler is a huge plus.

I didn't want to try and attempt at printing the logo and then have to try and carefully cut out the STi.

So big props to Stenner Graphics for providing the stencil.

HASTIhatch · 08-17-2008, 06:34 PM

Doesn't that look more red than the actual color it usually is on the IC? Isn't the normal color a little more pink?

Spaceman · 08-17-2008, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HASTIhatch

Doesn't that look more red than the actual color it usually is on the IC? Isn't the normal color a little more pink?

It looks much better in person, pictures on computers don't do any justice.

As far as the color being spot on, I'm sure it's not... but it looks great and I can't complain.

If you want the exact actual color then I wish you the best of luck in tracking it down.

HASTIhatch · 08-17-2008, 06:59 PM

whatever--the red looks good, and matches the rest of the red in the car. might be getting a red AEM CAI, too

***Slimey*** · 08-17-2008, 07:11 PM

Looks great.

Cost & link to order stencil?

08-13-2008, 04:35 PM	#1
Spaceman Professional STI Racer Feedback Score: 3 reviews Car: dunno Location: NW Suburbs of Chicago Posts: 644 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2008	Paint STi logo on intercooler A Quick and Easy way to get the STi logo on your TMIC. 1. Purchase a pre-cut stencil with adhesive backing from GraphicSTI 2. Purchase some Hi-Temp Paint. I went with Dupli-Color Caliper Paint found at AutoZone. 3. Brush off any debris that may be on your intercooler. 4. Center and adjust the stencil so that it is straight. Remove the backing from the stencil and adhere the stencil to the intercooler. 5. Mask off the area around the intercooler so you don't get any over spray. 6. Spray a light coat onto the intercooler. Let it dry and remove the masking tape and newspaper. And enjoy... Last edited by Wes; 10-31-2008 at 08:59 AM..

08-13-2008, 06:43 PM	#2
GraphicSTI Professional STI Racer Feedback Score: 53 reviews Car: 06 STI WRB Fav Mod: custom fabrications Location: Green Bay WI. Posts: 691 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2006	Re: How To: Paint STi logo on intercooler Wow, I admit, that came out pretty nice. Thanks for the props. Scott

08-13-2008, 07:28 PM	#3
MikeSTi Junior STI Driver Feedback Score: 1 reviews Car: 04 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Greddy Evo 2 exhaust Location: Mineola, New York Posts: 65 IWSTI Addict since: May 2006	Re: How To: Paint STi logo on intercooler Came out perfect, would never know it wasn't there from the factory.

08-13-2008, 07:36 PM	#4
1_STi_2_NV Professional STI Driver Feedback Score: 1 reviews Car: 05 WRB STi wingless Fav Mod: EWG, Location: the yak town Posts: 423 IWSTI Addict since: May 2008	Re: How To: Paint STi logo on intercooler wow........ that looks so sweet umma try to do that on my front mount. thankz 4 tha idea

08-13-2008, 07:46 PM	#5
*Bownse* Platinum Member Feedback Score: 1 reviews Car: 08 DGM STi My Stuff: Subaru Parts Fav Mod: Seat time Location: USA Posts: 1,599 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2008	Re: How To: Paint STi logo on intercooler Nice. Wish I'd known about the source of the stencil when I did mine back a few months ago. 2008 Subaru WRX STi - DIY Intercooler Logo Other than that, down to the paint, we did the same process.

08-14-2008, 10:34 AM	#6
Spaceman Professional STI Racer Feedback Score: 3 reviews Car: dunno Location: NW Suburbs of Chicago Posts: 644 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2008	Re: How To: Paint STi logo on intercooler ^^ Yeah, I think all the DIY have pretty much the same process. Having a pre-cut stencil that sticks and stays on the intercooler is a huge plus. I didn't want to try and attempt at printing the logo and then have to try and carefully cut out the STi. So big props to Stenner Graphics for providing the stencil.

08-17-2008, 06:34 PM	#7
HASTIhatch Junior STI Driver Feedback Score: 0 reviews Car: 08 Aspen STi Hatch Fav Mod: Stage 2 AP Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 169 IWSTI Addict since: Feb 2008	Re: How To: Paint STi logo on intercooler Doesn't that look more red than the actual color it usually is on the IC? Isn't the normal color a little more pink?

08-17-2008, 06:59 PM	#9
HASTIhatch Junior STI Driver Feedback Score: 0 reviews Car: 08 Aspen STi Hatch Fav Mod: Stage 2 AP Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 169 IWSTI Addict since: Feb 2008	Re: How To: Paint STi logo on intercooler whatever--the red looks good, and matches the rest of the red in the car. might be getting a red AEM CAI, too

08-17-2008, 07:11 PM	#10
*Slimey* Puk, puk, puk! Feedback Score: 0 reviews Car: 2008 DGM STI My Stuff: Subaru Parts Fav Mod: SSR Type C/Dunlop 3D Winter Set Location: Tick Tock Tech Posts: 590 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2008	Re: How To: Paint STi logo on intercooler Looks great. Cost & link to order stencil?

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