wheee! Posted January 27, 2017 Share #445 Posted January 27, 2017 Powdercoat...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweatybetty Posted January 28, 2017 Share #446 Posted January 28, 2017 On 1/26/2017 at 7:24 PM, wheee! said: Powdercoat...! +1. there are colors very close to natural aluminum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Abate Posted January 28, 2017 Author Share #447 Posted January 28, 2017 +1. there are colors very close to natural aluminumIsn't powder coat kinda susceptible to scratching? We were starting to lean toward mixing up an epoxy coat that mimics aluminum. I was planning on epoxy coating my suspension instead of powder coating for this exact reason.Your paint is looking killer, by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diseazd Posted January 28, 2017 Share #448 Posted January 28, 2017 I glass bead blast mine......they come out like new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweatybetty Posted January 28, 2017 Share #449 Posted January 28, 2017 9 minutes ago, Matthew Abate said: Isn't powder coat kinda susceptible to scratching? We were starting to lean toward mixing up an epoxy coat that mimics aluminum. Your paint is looking killer, by the way. i have been coating screws and bolt heads with no scratching after tightening them down. between the electric charge and the baking, the powder seems to fuse into the metal somewhat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweatybetty Posted January 28, 2017 Share #450 Posted January 28, 2017 14 minutes ago, Matthew Abate said: Your paint is looking killer, by the way. thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Abate Posted January 28, 2017 Author Share #451 Posted January 28, 2017 Alright, so I hear you guys on the powder coat, but we went with epoxy top coat. Check it out:PrepPrimerAluminum Finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweatybetty Posted January 29, 2017 Share #452 Posted January 29, 2017 that looks good. what kind of epoxy is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Abate Posted January 29, 2017 Author Share #453 Posted January 29, 2017 More progress: Vent screen installation ---Test fit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Takhli Posted January 29, 2017 Share #454 Posted January 29, 2017 9 hours ago, sweatybetty said: that looks good. what kind of epoxy is it? Eastwood primer, high-temp aluminum engine spray, then clear epoxy coat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Namerow Posted January 29, 2017 Share #455 Posted January 29, 2017 4 hours ago, Matthew Abate said: More progress: Vent screen installation --- Test fit Very pretty. Compared to the many photos I've seen in various L engine rebuild threads, the ones shown here seem to capture 'Nissan Engine Blue' the best. It's more of an 'industrial' blue than an 'automotive' blue. Also: Those may be the first photos I've ever seen (anywhere) that document the installation of the crankcase vent screen inside the block casting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Abate Posted January 29, 2017 Author Share #456 Posted January 29, 2017 I mentioned earlier that I have considered painting my car with the black hood from the Nissan rally cars from the '70s over the original orange and made this mockup: I found these shots on Instagram where someone has done just that (although they missed the point and made it glossy instead of matte like everyone else): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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