Scott Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 As above, i want to have as much of my engine bay black as i can. I realise that the piping is to direct air to the intercooler to cool it down but do they need to be silver and do they need to dissipate heat? The box i'm pretty sure i'm ok with, as stock is black anyway, and i can't see any issue with the dump valve but thought while i was asking i might as well put everything forward. In my opinion i think it will be fine but i just wanted to ask so that i could get an informed opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Nah wouldn't have thought so, other than black attracts heat a bit more. I'd do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 If they are ally, which im sure the arc box is i would anodise them. it will last a long time and be much less prone to scratching and getting swirl marked than paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted March 17, 2009 Author Share Posted March 17, 2009 If they are ally, which im sure the arc box is i would anodise them. it will last a long time and be much less prone to scratching and getting swirl marked than paint. Is that something i can do though? I'm just looking to do it in work The intercooler pipes are steel, the arc box is ally though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Is that something i can do though? I'm just looking to do it in work The intercooler pipes are steel, the arc box is ally though. Im afraid it isn't something that can be done in work not unless they have an anodising facility The other alternative is powdercoating, again more durable than painting. thats what i did with all my pipework and intake / tb. This would also need to be given to a company to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbleapple Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Read the title as 'Is there any issue with me painting my bits black?' Sprayed tea on my screen Anyway...carry on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted March 17, 2009 Author Share Posted March 17, 2009 Read the title as 'Is there any issue with me painting my bits black?' Sprayed tea on my screen Anyway...carry on Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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