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Next Resto Project, Intake Tubes |
Pat Garvey |
Jul 19 2010, 07:18 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
While I'm waiting for parts for the gas tank switch, I thought I'd get started on another project that I've been putting off - intake tubes.
When I redid my originals in 1989, I made the mistake of clearcoating them. Man, did they look great for 7-8 years, before then engine heat took over. Still don't look horrible, but you can tell. So, I have two extra sets (eBay). Both are gross! I intended to refurbish both, but the red set has bad clips, so it will go in the trash tomorrow night. The other set - silver-on white-on gray look like the have potential. So, I started citris stripping them tonight. It's 86 degrees in the garage, so the stripping should be enhanced by the heat (unlike me). The red ones are free to anyone so inclined, but you need to let me know by tomorrow night! They are really crude. I must start throwing this stuff out. Pics attached Attached image(s) |
tod914 |
Jul 28 2010, 07:06 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 |
Pat I don't think the powder will change over time, like I did mine. The scuffing does lighten it slightly. I'll post a shot of it for you, but keep in mind they are not this blueish in person. I don't have any programs loaded on the computer to color correct it atm.
What I noticed about some of the intake runner photos I have, some of the grey paint will get darker, while others lighter over time. Guess chemicals and heat play a part on how it changes. I'm trying to find a can of the Rustoleum 2000 temp high heat paint. One member tried it, and it looked very good. Much closer than the VHT. Here's a photo of the engine bay with them installed. PS if you would like all the reference photos of the original paint runners, happy to send them out to you. |
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