Whoodja use some kinda silver or chrome type. My buddy wants the intake LD340 to look awesome again. Kim
Painting an intake
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Get it cleaned up then a coat of auto body Gray primer surfacer. Then I have been using 2003 Dodge Caravan Silver Metalic in the Basecoat Omni line by PPG. Then Clearcoat over the silver basecoat with a good quality automotive clearcoat. 2 coats, will stand up to oil and gas.
And side shots of painted cast iron intakes. Basecoat / Clearcoat paint
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pishta
I know I'm right....
glass bead it and then clearcoat it. Itll get it lighter than cast but itll sparkle. I kinda like them engine color.
I used Rustoleum hammer tone silver on mine. Looks real good.
I think that you would find that clearcoat will yellow over time in an engine bay. Whatever you use as a color, use engine paint. I too favor engine colored manifolds, but there are a few silver engine paints, even one from chrysler I think (1950s Hemis?). you could always polish the manifold, but it's a pain to do and an even bigger pain to keep nice.
I like to paint mine engine color so it looks like the stock cast iron manifold and you have to look close to notice it's an LD340....
I used bright silver VHT engine paint from Canadian Tire on mine. It turned out great. You can see the difference between the painted intake and the thermostat housing I forgot to paint.
Cley
Cley
Matts440
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Same as others VHT silver engine paint for me too.
Painted my LD340 engine color.
TheGrateRonzini
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I like Alumablast
It's been so long since I had a FABO job come in that I'm laughing right now. But I'm still a diehard!! 
Paint it ... and it might last a few months. Do it once and do it right, and it will look new for decades.
Paint it ... and it might last a few months. Do it once and do it right, and it will look new for decades.
It's been so long since I had a FABO job come in that I'm laughing right now. But I'm still a diehard!!
Paint it ... and it might last a few months. Do it once and do it right, and it will look new for decades.
I haven't forgotten to send the manifold. Grandson was battling leukemia, but now is in remission so I am slowly getting back into the project. I'll in contact soon.
steve
Oh Steve, that's WONDERFUL NEWS about your grandson!!
I'll be around whenever you're ready.
black954
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I’m super happy with this stuff
My buddy had it painted with Some kinda high heat aluminum paint. I’ll get pics tomorrow. Kim
Here ya go
K.O. SWINGER
Meeting in the alley since 1976
I will have to agree with Cuda chick if I cannot get the desired look with carburetor cleaner and a wire brush I would definitely move towards powder coating very durable very hi high end finish
Princess Valiant
A.K.A. Rainy Day Auto
Try epoxy primer on the bare metal before painting. The primer helps the color stay more consistent, longer and prevents peeling.
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