Painted CGS intake
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Joined: 04-22-2006
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From: Mansfield, Texas
Painted CGS intake
After being inspired by Mike, I pulled my CGS and painted it to match my HHR. I sprayed a light coat of Daytona Blue over the original silver and came up with a very nice color. At this point I've decided not to clear coat the the intake, being on the motor, I like the satin finish of just the base coat, it almost looks powder coated. This was an easy mod so I might go back and add a shiny coat of clear later but I'm very happy with the look I've achieved. 
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From: Mansfield, Texas
Originally Posted by SindyDix
That confirms it, it's gonna happen! Thanks for the inspiration! That looks HOT!
List of things yet to do #64, paint intake!
List of things yet to do #64, paint intake!
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From: Lake Isabella CA
I just took mine off. It's ready, however, I'm going to wait to see what SoCalHHR has to say about it.
It looks hot and all that, but once I got to thinking about it, there might be a reason not to use just regular pant. I just don't want to mess up a great looking item.
I have factory Chevy paint that I want to use. When it comes to this stuff, I'm ultra conservative. I just don't want to mess any thing up.
It looks hot and all that, but once I got to thinking about it, there might be a reason not to use just regular pant. I just don't want to mess up a great looking item.
I have factory Chevy paint that I want to use. When it comes to this stuff, I'm ultra conservative. I just don't want to mess any thing up.
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From: SoCal
Hey Sindy - regular paint is fine. Just make sure you sand the intake completely (scuff everywhere), before painting. The intake only gets up to 230-degrees max usually. Regular body paint should be good up to 300-degrees or so.
Have fun!
Have fun!
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Joined: 04-30-2006
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From: Maryland Heights, MO
Originally Posted by SoCalHHR
I'm getting ready to custom paint my original intake. No special paint is required. Just remove the stickers, sand the powder coat finish down well to provide a good tooth, then prime and paint as you normally would. Be sure to let the paint cure well before attempting to re-install the intake. I would run your stocker for a couple of days to be sure the paint has cured. - Then you'll appreciate the CGS that much more after you reinstall it! 
I have a "mui especial" paint job planned for mine!
I have a "mui especial" paint job planned for mine!
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From: Mansfield, Texas
Originally Posted by SoCalHHR
Hey Sindy - regular paint is fine. Just make sure you sand the intake completely (scuff everywhere), before painting. The intake only gets up to 230-degrees max usually. Regular body paint should be good up to 300-degrees or so.
Have fun!
Have fun!