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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 01:20 PM
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Can everyone submit pictures of their painted fmic I can not decide if I want to paint mine black or not. Please help! Submit away links to pictures are also welcome
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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 01:35 PM
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It's anodized, not painted.. from ETS. I like the aluminum look though so when I get a 4" it'll be replaced.
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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 01:50 PM
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Ideally, you don't want to use actual paint (hence the fact that they are sold anodized) as it screws with the ability of aluminum to dissipate heat and other thermodynamic properties.
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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by golgo13
Ideally, you don't want to use actual paint (hence the fact that they are sold anodized) as it screws with the ability of aluminum to dissipate heat and other thermodynamic properties.
Garrett says!

Q. I want my car to remain a sleeper/stealth. Can I paint or anodize my intercooler so it is not easily visible?
A. Yes! It is not uncommon at all for an intercooler and endtanks to be anodized black to keep attention away from the car and help it maintain a sleeper appearance. A very light coat of paint on the core and endtanks is also another option, usually much cheaper and easier than anodizing, with a negligible performance loss.
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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 10:42 PM
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I don't have any data to back-up my claims, but if Garrett says it's okay then you're probably safe.

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Old Apr 24, 2013 | 03:18 AM
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Any other pics???
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Old Apr 24, 2013 | 08:53 AM
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They key being LIGHT coats, and with light coats it will eventually flake off and look horrible
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Old Apr 24, 2013 | 09:04 AM
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BR Race core anodized 4 yrs+ ago...has slightly faded, had to tell unless your 5" from the intercooler.

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Old Apr 24, 2013 | 10:17 AM
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Looks good! keep the pics coming!
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Old Apr 24, 2013 | 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by djdnav
They key being LIGHT coats, and with light coats it will eventually flake off and look horrible
Considering the fins are doing the cooling, I think it will be fine as long as you don't pour a gallon of paint and cover all of the fins in a thick layer of paint.
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Old Apr 25, 2013 | 06:55 AM
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From what I have heard, radiator paint is the best.
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Old Apr 25, 2013 | 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by nollij
Considering the fins are doing the cooling, I think it will be fine as long as you don't pour a gallon of paint and cover all of the fins in a thick layer of paint.
You'd be surprised what lengths some diy'ers will go through when painting things not usually painted
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