Painting intercooler

Discussion in 'Modifications & DIY how-to' started by FACE, Jan 11, 2009.

  1. FACE

    FACE Active Member

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    Since the 08 did not come with the fancy STi logo in red on the intercooler I decided to take care of it...
    Here you go... Please click photos for a larger view :)

    this is the logo I used...Printed it in landscape.
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    Supplies I used...
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    Not to bad for my first time :p
     
    #1 FACE, Jan 11, 2009
  2. integroid

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    Looks Great!
     
    #2 integroid, Jan 11, 2009
  3. Bug-Rex

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    Sweet. Looks great!
     
    #3 Bug-Rex, Jan 12, 2009
  4. pEd

    pEd This ain't no Piccadilly!

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    Good job!!
     
    #4 pEd, Jan 12, 2009
  5. shu

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    Awesome, I've been thinking of doing this on my car as well. Maybe i'll paint it silver to match my car...
     
    #5 shu, Jan 12, 2009
  6. FACE

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    Im not sure silver will show as well. I like how you can see the STi peeking throught the scoop. Shoot me a pm if you need some help!
     
    #6 FACE, Jan 12, 2009
  7. Weapon

    Weapon 90lbs of dynamite
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    very nice work! looks awesome
     
    #7 Weapon, Jan 12, 2009
  8. longfury

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    Mine next!

    I had this same thought.
     
    #8 longfury, Jan 12, 2009
  9. FACE

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    ^^^ just let me know if you want some help!
     
    #9 FACE, Jan 12, 2009
  10. wagunz_pwn

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    can you see it through the scoop?
     
    #10 wagunz_pwn, Jan 12, 2009
  11. FACE

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    Just enough to make you say... "does that say...that says STi under there!"
     
    #11 FACE, Jan 12, 2009
  12. WRXCoupe

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    Quite Badass!
     
    #12 WRXCoupe, Jan 12, 2009
  13. longfury

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    I will need some help. :)

    I hope to order some Rally Armor flaps tonight. I am going to need help with those too. :p
     
    #13 longfury, Jan 12, 2009
  14. crashtke

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    Wow, turned out great! Hopefully it will hold up well.
     
    #14 crashtke, Jan 12, 2009
  15. Matt

    Matt Think before you post
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    looks.....too small. :p

    it does look good....what type paint is that? will it withstand the heat?
     
    #15 Matt, Jan 12, 2009
  16. undrgrndrdr15

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    looks good... i wanna see a pic of it through the scoop!
     
    #16 undrgrndrdr15, Jan 12, 2009
  17. RoMe

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    nice work man!
     
    #17 RoMe, Jan 12, 2009
  18. Bug-Rex

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    Didnt some of the paint get into the intercooler?
     
    #18 Bug-Rex, Jan 12, 2009
  19. J_P

    J_P I like pudding pops
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    Looks good, what's the next mod? :naughty:

    unless the fins have a crack in them the paint shouldn't get in the intercooler.
     
    #19 J_P, Jan 13, 2009
  20. FACE

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    I used Krylon exterior paint because I am not at all worried about heat...

    Paint will not get into the intercooler just on the outside.

    Longfury...shoot me a pm and well get yours done ;)
     
    #20 FACE, Jan 13, 2009
  21. Cool_____

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    Looks great! I want to black out my FMIC but it'll never last. It'll get sandblasted in no time.
     
    #21 Cool_____, Jan 14, 2009
  22. dundunskeert

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    That looks great man!
     
    #22 dundunskeert, Jan 15, 2009
  23. FACE

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    So far this is still looking like a factory job :wiggle:
     
    #23 FACE, Jan 17, 2009
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