aluminum intake cosmetics

[Frederic Breitwieser]

> Should I just leave it alone?  Polishing would be ideal but I
> refuse to spend a couple $100 over cosmetics (spend a whole day doing it
> myself is ok however).

Sandblast the manifold first... which will cost you 10-20
bucks depending on the machine shop, if you don't have a
sand blaster yourself.  My machine shop showed me aluminum
paint, which is a primer and a paint all in one... they have
it in black, silver, and red, and purchase it for 5 bucks a
can.  I looked at the can, and its generic, however they
said they get it from a local body shop.

Not a great lead, but maybe a well-equipped auto store can
turn you into the right direction.  Powder coating I think
would be acceptable, but I've never tried.  let me know how
you make out, because I'll be ready to paint my aluminum
Edelbrock in a few days!  I'll do the reverse too


-- 
Frederic Breitwieser
Bridgeport, CT 06606

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1993 Superchaged Lincoln Continental
1989 500cid Turbocharged HWMMV
1975 Dodge D200 Club Cab (soon to be twin turbo 440)
2000 Buick GTP (twin turbo V6)