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Title: That alloy look
Post by: scotty iom on 16 February 2009, 20:16

Right ..this has been bugging me for a while..
I want the alloy bits in my engine bay to have that new oe look, inlet manifold, gear box etc..
and when i get that oe look , how to keep it that way..
 dont want to go down the powder coat road (non where i live), there is a guy that will do vapour blasting..
what about silver paint?? is one better than another for that LOOK???

Title: Re: That alloy look
Post by: scotty iom on 20 February 2009, 22:39

Anyone??   

Title: Re: That alloy look
Post by: Conker on 21 February 2009, 14:25

Which mark, and which engine ?


I used silver (aluminium-ish colour) heat resistant spray paint on my Mk2 16v intake etc. and it looks good.

Title: Re: That alloy look
Post by: scotty iom on 21 February 2009, 14:33

mk2 ..   abf engine with cable box, want to get that "just left the factory look"
dont mind stripping the box down if needed for cleaning.. :smiley:

Title: Re: That alloy look
Post by: ...joe on 22 February 2009, 17:10

wurth do an aluminium/silver paint which is very good for looking like very clean aluminium. might be worth looking it out? not sure if they sell to the public but if not i have an account with them so could always get some for you.