What paint for a TMIC is best, most durable? - Page 2

boostedrex05 · 02-26-2007, 10:44 AM

So what paint can we use on a FMIC i wanna Paint mine Flat Black.

Jelphree · 02-26-2007, 09:17 PM

Assuming the intercoolers are aluminum, I would opt for anodizing. Find a metal plating shop/finisher and ask about it. Its gonna cost some $$$, but I'd rather have this done than painting the intercooler.

I plan on going this route once I go FMIC. The APS black intercoolers are nice, but are really expensive. Hell, I'll still thinking about the APS.

If you don't know what it mean, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anodising

andrew.anderson · 03-11-2007, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Jelphree

Assuming the intercoolers are aluminum, I would opt for anodizing. Find a metal plating shop/finisher and ask about it. Its gonna cost some $$$, but I'd rather have this done than painting the intercooler.

I plan on going this route once I go FMIC. The APS black intercoolers are nice, but are really expensive. Hell, I'll still thinking about the APS.

If you don't know what it mean, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anodising

Any idea how much cash it does cost to get your FMIC anodized? We have a black car and the silver radiator and oil cooler really stick out through the grill.

Jelphree · 03-11-2007, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by andrew.anderson

Any idea how much cash it does cost to get your FMIC anodized? We have a black car and the silver radiator and oil cooler really stick out through the grill.

You need to contact a metal finishing company near your area and ask. These companies usually work with lot sizes, so having one item run through the anodizing process may be costly.

It may cost from $150 to $300, IMO.

andrew.anderson · 03-12-2007, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Jelphree

You need to contact a metal finishing company near your area and ask. These companies usually work with lot sizes, so having one item run through the anodizing process may be costly.

It may cost from $150 to $300, IMO.

I'm in Germany so the language barrier makes it a little mroe difficult to find someone and communicate what you need.

I will check around with some of my employees to see if they know anyone.

nperkins · 03-12-2007, 04:39 AM

What about the STi Stencil? Anybody have a JPG of it or something so I can cut it out onto a piece of paper/tape?

j87w · 03-12-2007, 05:05 PM

Here ya go. I found it somewhere on here. I had to take it to the print shop to get them to print it. It will be the perfect size though. Just to double check it should be 12 x 4.5".

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/vi...l/995670_v5key

nperkins · 03-13-2007, 06:57 AM

perfect! Will look nice coming out on the CAD printer..

02-26-2007, 10:44 AM	#16
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02-26-2007, 09:17 PM	#17
Jelphree Junior STI Driver Car: 05 Aspen White STi Fav Mod: 04 WRX -> 05 STi Location: 562 Posts: 116 Join Date: May 2003 Trader Rating: (1)	Assuming the intercoolers are aluminum, I would opt for anodizing. Find a metal plating shop/finisher and ask about it. Its gonna cost some $$$, but I'd rather have this done than painting the intercooler. I plan on going this route once I go FMIC. The APS black intercoolers are nice, but are really expensive. Hell, I'll still thinking about the APS. If you don't know what it mean, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anodising

03-12-2007, 04:39 AM	#21
nperkins Junior STI Driver Car: Silver 04 WRX STi Posts: 191 Join Date: Feb 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	What about the STi Stencil? Anybody have a JPG of it or something so I can cut it out onto a piece of paper/tape?

03-12-2007, 05:05 PM	#22
j87w Senior STI Driver Car: 06 STi Location: New Mexico Posts: 393 Join Date: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Here ya go. I found it somewhere on here. I had to take it to the print shop to get them to print it. It will be the perfect size though. Just to double check it should be 12 x 4.5". http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/vi...l/995670_v5key