livewire Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 What's everyone's thoughts on doing this? If I do it, what spray should I use? Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt1878 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I've seen it a few times and I think it looks good matte black .. They need to be done more often though as the stone chips are very noticeable Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yaristurbo Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I just used a upol satin black really stealth looking Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gainzy Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I'm not a fan of it I like a intercooler to stand out Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Love itPhil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gainzy Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Looks good black on black very stealthy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Black intercooler is the way forward, especially if its squint it doesnt look as bad lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aaddzz123 Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 I like both . Old GT was cut perfectly and had a big shiny aggressive mouth and then my current GT is completely hidden and painted black for stealth. Depends what you're after! I used a 1k gloss black which I just painted straight on tbh but it's chipped a little. Use an etch primer before painting and it might not chip as easy but really you should have it painted properly in 2k if you want to stand a better chance of it not chipping. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shorty Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 I had mine black on my old v and my old ep85. I had it powdercoated matt black Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Yoshimitsu666 Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 How did the powder stand up to chips? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FMuscle Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 It reduces the intercooler efficiency, as black paint absorbs heat. Also because you add a layer on top of a very good material, aluminum, not letting the heat transfer being as easy as it should. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ollieh17 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 (edited) Thats actually not true, MCM did a test and proved stationary the intercooler is actually more effective but no difference moving when painted black Edited August 30, 2014 by Ollieh17 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Its all personal preference, i doubt there is any noticeable performance difference. It reduces the intercooler efficiency, as black paint absorbs heat. Also because you add a layer on top of a very good material, aluminum, not letting the heat transfer being as easy as it should. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shorty Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Powder coated was fine, was quite tough really, didnt chip hardly atall tbh. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FMuscle Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Thats actually not true, MCM did a test and proved stationary the intercooler is actually more effective but no difference moving when painted black There was a lot of flaws in that episode, as well as many others (the CAI tests comes to mind). Gotta remember they're enthousiasts, not professionals, far from it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ollieh17 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 That just proves how minimual the differences are Quote Link to post Share on other sites
livewire Posted August 30, 2014 Author Share Posted August 30, 2014 Yeah I am going for a sort of knight rider look lol, I am getting new alloys, I haven't decided upon the final deign but they will defo be black nad with a red rim. I was thinking 3 start rotas. I have to get the back windows tinted aswelll but mechanical stuff first. Mot this week, looks to have passed it no bother just needs tyres. I have that toms front bumper so the intercooler just now is pretty visible. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 this is a better pic of mine and then it behind an uncut mk1 bumper. Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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