Need suggestions for powder coating
08-01-2011, 11:51 PM
#12
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Originally Posted by RedTurboMiata
Black wrinkle valve cover. red Manifold. and black radiator cover.
Originally Posted by Gearhead_318
High temp engine paint.
Originally Posted by bebenecio
Hey I'm a NB to the site...but have always loved an engine bay with a different color scheme than the car. Though, complementary, how about something blue?? And with a red car, I think it would look nice. Just my 2 cents.
Originally Posted by Flier129
The only downside I could see to a black wrinkle VC is that it's harder to catch oil leaks around it.
There's a local guy that does a lot of powder coating for miatas(Ride Rage Powder Coating) and the most popular is the red wrinkle with black letters.
There's a local guy that does a lot of powder coating for miatas(Ride Rage Powder Coating) and the most popular is the red wrinkle with black letters.
WITH all the prep work done by me before hand.
Originally Posted by MF-Brain
I made it. It's a stock 1.6L flange cut about 6" out welded to that plenum.
I say go for a satin finish metallic look on the IM, anything else will look silly.
I say go for a satin finish metallic look on the IM, anything else will look silly.
Satin finish is a big possibility, however, I think black would look great too.
Inspiration:
Originally Posted by Chicksdigmiatas
Black on everything!!!
08-02-2011, 12:12 AM
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That engine bay looks awesome. Would you use the purple too? Reminds me of some parts that FM had for a while (flywheel, cam gears, etc.), so that would be fitting in a Miata bay. Might not work with your red exterior though.
08-16-2011, 02:43 PM
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Dude, those prices are crazy.
You can buy a Powdercoating gun for <$200 and get an oven for free on Craigslist. Powder is cheap and plentiful. I set up my own in my garage and have been powdercoating the $#!* out of stuff. It easier to use than spraypaint IMO.
You can buy a Powdercoating gun for <$200 and get an oven for free on Craigslist. Powder is cheap and plentiful. I set up my own in my garage and have been powdercoating the $#!* out of stuff. It easier to use than spraypaint IMO.
08-16-2011, 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by dieselmiata
Dude, those prices are crazy. You can buy a Powdercoating gun for <$200 and get an oven for free on Craigslist. Powder is cheap and plentiful. I set up my own in my garage and have been powdercoating the $#!* out of stuff. It easier to use than spraypaint IMO.
You can buy a Powdercoating gun for <$200 and get an oven for free on Craigslist. Powder is cheap and plentiful. I set up my own in my garage and have been powdercoating the $#!* out of stuff. It easier to use than spraypaint IMO.I'm really considering sending stuff out to get done because nothing local is going to be of use to me.
Post some pics of the stuff you've done.
08-16-2011, 08:56 PM
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Nice pics
Nice color...actually I like that blue...what color is that exactly?? Sorry if you've mentioned this before, but what color is your car...just to get an idea of the overall color scheme. But definitely a nice color...it really makes the engine bay stand out.
