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Engine Tin, Color or Black? Paint or Powder Coat |
ctc911ctc |
Jul 17 2020, 07:36 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 893 Joined: 9-June 18 From: boston Member No.: 22,206 Region Association: North East States |
All Teeners
Just got the 2.0L out of the '74 (all stock and orig) for the first time during the life of the car. I am cleaning the engine and tin and the tin is in need of paint. Pressure washed as far as I can go soooooo I am going to take it to the powder coat guys. HOWEVER, i remember reading something about the thermal properties of powder coat vs. paint a few years back. Any Theories about this? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif) Also, I was thinking of a color rather than black - any preferences??????? Red perhaps? |
Coondog |
Jul 17 2020, 08:02 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,089 Joined: 24-September 15 From: Apple Valley Calif Member No.: 19,195 Region Association: Southern California |
Paint same color as your car.
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Rand |
Jul 17 2020, 08:15 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
I'd powdercoat satin black. The color won't make an appreciable cooling difference, the seals and airflow will handle that. A bright color would be easier to spot cleaning needs. But since it's not concourse, do what *you* like. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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iankarr |
Jul 17 2020, 09:49 PM
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The wrencher formerly known as Cuddy_K Group: Members Posts: 2,481 Joined: 22-May 15 From: Heber City, UT Member No.: 18,749 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
satin black powder coat. more durable...especially since you've got gas and oil aroune 'em.
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914werke |
Jul 17 2020, 10:28 PM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 10,138 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I use a 60% gloss
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Chief |
Jul 18 2020, 01:46 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 21 Joined: 14-January 17 From: England Member No.: 20,751 Region Association: England |
Sorry to hijack, but would normal rattle can paint take the heat?
I just think powder coat looks a bit thick... |
Olympic 914 |
Jul 18 2020, 04:49 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 1,675 Joined: 7-July 11 From: Pittsburgh PA Member No.: 13,287 Region Association: North East States |
I like it Black, it's original color.
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falcor75 |
Jul 18 2020, 06:31 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,579 Joined: 22-November 12 From: Sweden Member No.: 15,176 Region Association: Scandinavia |
I did mine in silver powder coat. Brightens the engine back up a fair bit and makes it more pleasant to work in.
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/matsgarage.com-15176-1595075619.1.jpg) |
Superhawk996 |
Jul 18 2020, 07:49 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,892 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
Sorry to hijack, but would normal rattle can paint take the heat? I just think powder coat looks a bit thick... On my 1st teener I didn't have money for fancy powder coat. Heck, powerder coat was only beginning to come into it's own back then. Rustoleum rattle can Red. Everyone knows Red or yellow tin adds at least 10 HP right? Held up to heat fine. Held up to oil and gas pretty well as long as it didn't sit on there for extended periods. As an added bonus when it did get boogered up bit, a shot or two from than can and it was good as new. |
mepstein |
Jul 18 2020, 08:59 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,313 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Powdercoat is pretty much once and done forever. Shop will also bead blast. Removing paint on the tin is a big hassle.
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Johny Blackstain |
Jul 18 2020, 09:03 AM
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Walnut Elite Stratocaster player Group: Members Posts: 3,434 Joined: 5-December 06 From: The Shenandoah River Member No.: 7,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I did mine in silver powder coat. Brightens the engine back up a fair bit and makes it more pleasant to work in. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/matsgarage.com-15176-1595075619.1.jpg) Wow do I agree!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) |
Mcraneiowa |
Jul 18 2020, 10:44 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 82 Joined: 16-June 20 From: IA Member No.: 24,387 Region Association: None |
That looks sharp in silver. I would consider doing mine in Silver now
I did mine in silver powder coat. Brightens the engine back up a fair bit and makes it more pleasant to work in. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/matsgarage.com-15176-1595075619.1.jpg) |
Literati914 |
Jul 18 2020, 11:26 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,475 Joined: 16-November 06 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 7,222 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I did mine in silver powder coat. Brightens the engine back up a fair bit and makes it more pleasant to work in. @falcor75 Did you use the same silver on your fan housing as was used on the tins? Can't really make it out on my monitor. Looks great tho, as I've mentioned before! . |
falcor75 |
Jul 18 2020, 11:38 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,579 Joined: 22-November 12 From: Sweden Member No.: 15,176 Region Association: Scandinavia |
I did mine in silver powder coat. Brightens the engine back up a fair bit and makes it more pleasant to work in. @falcor75 Did you use the same silver on your fan housing as was used on the tins? Can't really make it out on my monitor. Looks great tho, as I've mentioned before! . No the fan housing is a high temp (engine) silver spray paint. |
ctc911ctc |
Jul 19 2020, 01:36 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 893 Joined: 9-June 18 From: boston Member No.: 22,206 Region Association: North East States |
Silver it will be!
I did mine in silver powder coat. Brightens the engine back up a fair bit and makes it more pleasant to work in. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/matsgarage.com-15176-1595075619.1.jpg) |
IronHillRestorations |
Jul 19 2020, 02:24 PM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,729 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None |
Powder coating is the best choice, but you can't really touch it up if needed. I've got the Hot-Coat kit, but have gone to using an aerosol. I use either VHT black epoxy or Duplicolor high temp satin black on the tins and cast metal on the impeller housing.
My personal preference is as close to stock as possible, but it's your car do what you like. I've done the body color thing, but after a while I didn't like it as much. |
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