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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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And enjoy...

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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.
 
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Re: How To: Paint STi logo on intercooler

HASTIhatch said:
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?
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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.
 
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Re: How To: Paint STi logo on intercooler

I actually went to a stencil cutting place locally before doing mine. A 1-up job like I wanted would have been cost prohibitive. I'm glad someone stepped to the plate with the stencils for the late comers.

I may consider stripping my current logo and re-doing it with the stencil offered here. It's the whole "stripping" thing that makes me hesitate as my current one looks fine unless you know it's a little under-sized.
 
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Re: How To: Paint STi logo on intercooler

Bownse said:
I actually went to a stencil cutting place locally before doing mine. A 1-up job like I wanted would have been cost prohibitive. I'm glad someone stepped to the plate with the stencils for the late comers.

I may consider stripping my current logo and re-doing it with the stencil offered here. It's the whole "stripping" thing that makes me hesitate as my current one looks fine unless you know it's a little under-sized.
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I think you should leave it. I don't know if it would be worth trying to strip the paint off that TMIC.
 
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Re: How To: Paint STi logo on intercooler

I thought the pink was actually called "Cherry blossom red"
 
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