Crinkle Paint on Manifold

[Cozzi]

Im looking at tiding the engine bay up a bit soon, this will include cleaning or painting the manifold.

 

Has anyone used the Crinkle finish paint, with its primary function most commonly on Honda and Ferrari Engines being more surface area to disperse heat?

 

If not, can anyone see a reason why this would not work, and I'll update when its done if not!

Edited July 9, 2013 by Cozzi

[Ian]

I did it on my Cosworth plenum, no probs with heat

[marzman]

I think DJTIMO did this in Red on his crank case? I'll try to find the thread...

[ATTAK Z]

I think Rtb has done something crinkley to has Jaaaaaaag

[350 Russ]

are you sure you mean manifold and not cam cover?? ive never seen a painted manifold, ceramic dipped maybe but not sure if paint could handle that heat

[ATTAK Z]

are you sure you mean manifold and not cam cover?? ive never seen a painted manifold, ceramic dipped maybe but not sure if paint could handle that heat

 

+1

[Cozzi]

Yes manifold, the cam covers could be done also but both would benefit from less heat.

[350 Russ]

Yes manifold, the cam covers could be done also but both would benefit from less heat.

 

well in that case i can see the paint lasting about 150 miles and peeling off, also dont forget its about a 6-7 hour job to remove the manifolds

[Ian]

You know you can't actually see the manifolds, right?

[theheff]

I reckon he means the plenum (intake manifold) as they get called on other cars.

Edited July 9, 2013 by theheff

[Ian]

I reckon he means the plenum (intake manifold) as they get called on other cars.

 

Agreed

[djtimo]

Yeah wrinkle red cam covers still holding up well

[rtbiscuit]

I think Rtb has done something crinkley to has Jaaaaaaag

Nope mine is polished, purple and carbon

[Stutopia]

Are we talking crinkle or wrinkle here?

[marzman]

Yeah wrinkle red cam covers still holding up well

 

You got any pics to hand Tim... i cant find your original thread...

[Flex]

I think Rtb has done something crinkley to has Jaaaaaaag

Nope mine is polished, purple and carbon

 

What's upercharged?

[rtbiscuit]

its missing part of the letter, it should say UberCharged

[AliveBoy]

its missing part of the letter, it should say UberCharged

 

Nice that they gloat about how much the original owner paid for the car

[Cozzi]

Yes i'm talking about the intake manifold, plenum if you like.... lol

 

I know the exhaust fannimoulds wouldnt be worth painting

[djtimo]

Full thread is here marzman.

 

Oh i cant link the NS

 

Here is a pic mate.

 

 

Not my motor but same cam covers. Look sweet fitted

 

Edited July 10, 2013 by djtimo

[14N]

You don't have to paint the plenum in VHT paint, it can be painted in 'normal' rattle can paint. Although it gets warm (very warm) it doesn't get hot enough to warrant the need for a heat resistant.high temperature paint.

 

If it's the wrinkle/crinkle finish you'rer after, then go for it, but I don't think you'll see much benefit from using that paint as a heat dispersal tool.

 

I'm no expert though.

[Cozzi]

I wasnt expecting to gain horsepower or anything like that, more of a thought of if im painting it anyway, may aswell paint it with something which serves a purpose tbh. lol

[Tinyflier]

You don't have to paint the plenum in VHT paint, it can be painted in 'normal' rattle can paint. Although it gets warm (very warm) it doesn't get hot enough to warrant the need for a heat resistant.high temperature paint.

 

If it's the wrinkle/crinkle finish you'rer after, then go for it, but I don't think you'll see much benefit from using that paint as a heat dispersal tool.

 

I'm no expert though.

 

Does the plenum need any special preparation to accept paint or is it just ensuring it is free from loose dust and such like?

 

David

[14N]

David, I just cleaned and lightly sanded mine (it's a textured finish anyway so the sanding wasn't entirely necessary), then just used primer and paint from rattle cans.

[Cozzi]

I would say it should be ok due to its 'unsmooth' finish, however some etch primer may also help?