[AtlanticSTi]

So from reading this thread it seems caliper paint is the way to go for durability. Does anyone know how much that would adversely affect cooling? Seems to be a few concerns from others about the thickness of the paint.

Is there any perceivable difference or are we just talking tenths of a percent type difference?

Thanks

 

[macnrednev]

ordering my stencil today. i think the cooling difference would be very minimal if not undetectable at all . i'll be going with the caliper paint. maybe blue or black. but i really like the red.

 

[cdnthought]

So from reading this thread it seems caliper paint is the way to go for durability. Does anyone know how much that would adversely affect cooling? Seems to be a few concerns from others about the thickness of the paint.

Is there any perceivable difference or are we just talking tenths of a percent type difference?

Thanks

It upsets me a bit that this rumor still has weight. The fins are so long and when you paint them you are just painting the edge of one end....it's ridiculous to think it has any effect. Confidently spray the logo on with no worry my friend. Bent fins are much more of a concern than this. Maybe there would be some argument if people dipped the whole thing in paint, but painting the logo on with a stencil is just such a minor area when the whole fin is taken into account, not just the end we see. My bud painted the outside of the whole tmic black then did the logo, and his tuner reports no noticeable change.

 

[Dspin_1080]

It upsets me a bit that this rumor still has weight. The fins are so long and when you paint them you are just painting the edge of one end....it's ridiculous to think it has any effect. Confidently spray the logo on with no worry my friend. Bent fins are much more of a concern than this. Maybe there would be some argument if people dipped the whole thing in paint, but painting the logo on with a stencil is just such a minor area when the whole fin is taken into account, not just the end we see. My bud painted the outside of the whole tmic black then did the logo, and his tuner reports no noticeable change.

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Couldn't agree more !

Spray'on.. have fun ...

 

[EASTBOBDAM]

Awesome looking bro!

 

[macnrednev]

finally got to do mine. caliper paint worked awesome. pics to follow .

 

[Glo Roc]

Subscribe

 

[macnrednev]

had to resize the pic . here it is . thank you very much to Graphicsti for the stencil .

 

[Bluescoob81]

Thanks GraphicSTI.

tapatalkin

 

[sk1996]

Re: How To: Paint STi logo on intercooler

Wow, I admit, that came out pretty nice.

Thanks for the props.

Scott

can someone help me and tell me how to order this stencil please help.

 

[sk1996]

Re: How To: Paint STi logo on intercooler

Looks great.

Cost & link to order stencil?

can you tell me the link were to order it Thanks.

 

[yamahaSHO]

I just PM'd "GraphicSTi"

Just did mine a couple days ago.

 

[mazaw19]

came out good, gonna have to do this

 

[Robm129]

So you guys know, here is what I used:

Stencil:

StennerGraphics

Paint:

Rustoleum 500F Engine Enamel - Primer
Rustoleum 500F Engine Enamel - Old Ford Blue



Pictures installed to follow soon:

 

[NaiveRapture]

I think I already posted this but, do NOT use Radiator paint! The heat from the IC is too much and it will flake off badly! Just use engine enamel or anything with a super high temperature rating! You're not going to clog up the fins or degrade it's cooling ability.

 

[nitro02]

Nice, looks sharp!

 

[88FL4T]

Sweet! Bringing back the STi intercooler logo! Nicely done.

 

[mike04cobra]

I am going to attempt to put my artistic abilities to the test and make a stencil myself, I am a perfectionist and will make the dimensions identical to the ones used in the pics. Can't wait!

 

[AlexDiduch]

Hey guys, I know this thread is old, I was just wondering if anyone knew the actual dimensions of the logo used in these stencils?

Thanks in advance

 

[Robm129]

Hey guys, I know this thread is old, I was just wondering if anyone knew the actual dimensions of the logo used in these stencils?

Thanks in advance

Measure your intercooler and then center the graphic...logically makes sense, I could be wrong though.