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Mon, 20 January 2003 07:29
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Ok I just got my FMIC installed and its only mild stainless steel, what can I do to protect the metal etc. Paint it with some rust resistant paint? Exhasut wrap? Ceramic Coating? Any info and benefits prices etc well apreciated. Thanks
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Mon, 20 January 2003 07:34
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Let me add to that the cooler itself is aluminium the piping is mild steel.
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Canberra
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May 2002
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Mon, 20 January 2003 09:24
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Painting is the most common method of stopping the pipes from corrosion. I have used engine enamel, due to the fact that its pretty tough paint & wont scratch easy, but its not essential. any paint will do really, as the pipes are not subjected to huge amounts of heat unless they come particularly close to the exhaust manifold. Give the pipes a good once over with some fine grade sandpaper, then wash them & wipe with acetone or thinners before painting. You'll get a pretty neat finish this way.
Ceramic coating is obviously more durable again, and has pretty favourable heat resistant properties, but at a cost. 
Cheers
Phil
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North Sydney
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May 2002
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Tue, 21 January 2003 00:05
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Personally i'd go the ceramic coating from Competition Coatings in Guilford.
I used to have my pipes painted but they look like crap after a while unless you have 2 pak spray booth. I had 3 feet of my piping (2.5inch mild steel) done for around $90.
Added bonus of the heat properties and it polishes up well. Talk to Rob there and get a quote over the phone. Have your diameter and length of pipes ready.
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1st street on the right
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November 2002
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Tue, 21 January 2003 02:11
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You could try hammertone paint for a different look, it's very hard and durable. In Pendle Hill there is a guy who restores antique bathtubs and he also enamels exhaust manifolds etc. Very fine finish, only in black though due to the heat resistant additive.
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Tue, 21 January 2003 03:54
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Cool thanks for the input ppl Ill look into these various venues.
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Tue, 21 January 2003 04:35
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clubagreenie do you have a contact number for that guy? Thanks
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1st street on the right
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Re: Intercooler Pipes
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Tue, 21 January 2003 05:29
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Will try to find a number, he's just behind the 7-11, let you know asap
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Re: Intercooler Pipes
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Thu, 23 January 2003 08:18
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Im gonna go for the ceramic coating got quoted $185 so that will be the go thanks anyways
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Melbourne
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December 2002
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Re: Intercooler Pipes
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Thu, 23 January 2003 11:21
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Maybe powder coat? It would probably be a lot cheaper.
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