Anodizing Intercooler Black

[GTEES]

just wondering where abouts i can get my FMIC anodized black for a more stealthy look as i want to attract as little attention as possible

I'm in south east suburbs of Melbourne, any places that can be recommended that do this for a decent price?

thanks Alex.

[R31Nismoid]

Why don't you just paint it black?

Anodized will just give you attention

[GTEES]

What paint would be suitable in that case? Iwas only thinking of annodizing as I heard paint clogs up the core and takes away effectiveness of the cooler

[Charles89]

With normal spray paint, stones will slowly chip away the paint... I've tried it and wouldn't recommend it lol

[Miguelone]

Aus export, $3 a can and if it chips... $3 a can. paint won't clog it up so long as you take your time and don't spray it on mad heavy in spots.

[dezz]

Powder coated mine, paint was shit and looked terrible when it chipped, which didn't take long

Powder coating was strong and never chipped, and didn't cause any issues on a ~250-260rwkw car

[GTEES]

did you powder coat it yourself dezz? or at a shop, if so where'd you get it done?

[joeyjoejoejuniorshabadoo]

my last 2 coolers have been painted matte black by spencer panels and micolour respectively

both have handled 300+rwkw in vic summer

[dezz]

Had it done while the car was at RE customs years ago, so whoever they got to coat it. Amy powder coater will do it though, I had the piping done myself for $20-30

[limpus]

I'm with Ash....just paint the thing....if it gets a few stone chips and it will...less than a minute to touch up...300+rwkw here and no issues anytime as well....

[N1GTR]

Mine is powder coated. Dealt with a lot more than 300rwkw.....

[GTEES]

Sweet cheers for the advice everyone

[V28VX37]

...or just put some black Supercheap mesh in front of it. No painting required and doubles as a bug catcher.

Here's how mine turned out:

You can barely see the cooler in normal daylight:

Edited January 14, 2012 by V28VX37

[Jasonr31]

Super cheap mesh would be more work, more expensive, and looks very average.

+1 export black.

*As seen here on my car

IMG_2178 by JasonrobsonPhotography, on Flickr

Edited January 14, 2012 by Jasonr31

[R31Nismoid]

Except you can't see anything...

[ARTZ]

yeah isnt that the point

I see he loves broad minded persons....

[GTEES]

How many light coats?

[dezz]

the paint is shit. It will look even worse WHEN it has a thousand stone chips in it and looks like salt and pepper.

Powder coat = strong as f**k, wont chip off and will look a million times better

[Kaz200]

yeah I'm with the plates... UHM

mines silver too and looks shithouse.. mesh in second pic above looks good from here..

[Jasonr31]

lol the point is you cant see it... Holds up ok to chips and can just give it a quick spray if any show up