I had a problem last summer with my intercooler pipes blowing off at 14psi, so I had my pipes beaded this past week. While my intercooler pipes were off the car, I also had them powercoated. They turned out great besides the ******* overspray! I can't believe a powdercoating company can send out a job with silver overspray on black pipes. The powdercoating was done as a favor so I guess I can't be too upset. I just wish they were done right the first time so I don't have to take them off my car again.

 

Is it silver over spray or missing coat?

 

It's definitely sliver overspray. It's so obvious I don't know how the packager missed it. Very poor quality control on their part.

 

Maybe it's just silver fleck?

Nice pipes, though.

-meaty

 

i think of all the times this phrase is used, now may be the one right time:

that'll buff out.

 

Indeed. A clay bar will make short work of that overspray.

 

the pipe is going to be dirty soon not to mention you cant even see it when its on the car. Seeing as it was a favor, id be happy!

 

I kinda like the silver spec look....

 

My powercoat is indestructable. Wether you clay/buff/paint thinner them I doubt you will hurt the coating any.
Great looking pipes though.

 

they look awesome john, is that powdercoater local? i've got a valve cover i spent about 10 minutes starting to polish and gave up, i'm gonna powdercoat it

 

I didn't think of that. I guess I'll give it a shot.

 

I used a company in Quakertown. I'll get the name of the place if you're interested. I think it's a $150 minimum to start. After that, it's very affordable.

 

Group buy or start a mt.net account?

 

Fmr?

 

If it was done as a favor, quit bitching.

Also, for beading, I prefer the ghetto "run a weld bead around the pipe and call it a day". Much cheaper. If you have a welder.

 

this thread is old and moldy....

 

Where is the bathroom?