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nebchevy · 02-22-2013, 01:09 AM

So i searched and could not find any info..

Question is.... Can you paint or powder coat the factory coil packs??

Pics would be nice if you have had either done and how well have they held up?

1sikRS · 02-22-2013, 01:24 AM

yes it can be done and so far i havent seen any ppl have any issue

nebchevy · 02-22-2013, 01:42 AM

Is there any benifit to powder coating them over painting??

SPCBA · 02-22-2013, 01:59 AM

i am not sure they can be powder coated...might need to talk to a reputable coater in you area.

nebchevy · 02-22-2013, 02:08 AM

Thats what i was wondering since the powder coating process has heat involved... Hope someone on here can chime in that has had some painted or coated and let me know..

SPCBA · 02-22-2013, 02:11 AM

paint works i know just needs to be masked off properly otherwise i am not any help...tho i see the powder coating causing issues i have never coated any plastic myself.

nebchevy · 02-22-2013, 02:15 AM

So do you have yours painted??

SPCBA · 02-22-2013, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by nebchevy

So do you have yours painted??

nope but i helped someone a couple years back...we sanded, cleaned, masked off meticulously, rattle canned it, and sanded some more. they turned out ok...i wouldnt do it to my car, not really worried how a my engine bay looks and it didnt turn out well enough even if i did care

nebchevy · 02-22-2013, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by SPCBA

nope but i helped someone a couple years back...we sanded, cleaned, masked off meticulously, rattle canned it, and sanded some more. they turned out ok...i wouldnt do it to my car, not really worried how a my engine bay looks and it didnt turn out well enough even if i did care

Ok thanks!! Thats why i love C5... I just want guys/gals opinions!!

nebchevy · 02-22-2013, 02:32 AM

Anyone else car to share how there experience went i would like to know what your thoughts are/

TXM62SS · 02-22-2013, 06:40 AM

I spoke with Mike ThePowdercoater about the coil packs and he said that the coil packs would not be a good idea to powdercoat. The heat would be too much for them. The packs are made of a different plastic than the intake manifold. The manifold can take the heat.

hrpiii · 02-22-2013, 07:15 AM

I painted mine last spring, no issues at all, and it's held up without any issues either. I painted them CGM, with some touch up spray paint I got from the dealer.

sycraft · 02-22-2013, 07:16 AM

Maybe try hydro dipping them?

nebchevy · 02-22-2013, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by hrpiii

I painted mine last spring, no issues at all, and it's held up without any issues either. I painted them CGM, with some touch up spray paint I got from the dealer.

Did you sand them down and prime them?? Did you add a clear coat??

02-22-2013, 01:09 AM	#1
nebchevy Drives: 2011 2SS SGM Camaro Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Blair Nebraska Posts: 623	Coil Packs? Can it be done!! So i searched and could not find any info.. Question is.... Can you paint or powder coat the factory coil packs?? Pics would be nice if you have had either done and how well have they held up?

02-22-2013, 06:40 AM	#11
TXM62SS Drives: 2012 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 388	I spoke with Mike ThePowdercoater about the coil packs and he said that the coil packs would not be a good idea to powdercoat. The heat would be too much for them. The packs are made of a different plastic than the intake manifold. The manifold can take the heat. __________________ Victory Red 2012 2SS/RS LS3 Camaro Pat G. Spec Cam from Cam Motion 228/236 .599/.599 112+2LSA Kooks 1-7/8" LTs w/ Cats Roto-Fab, Bo White TB, Borla Touring Catback 3.91 1LE Gears, MGW Tuned by Pat G

02-22-2013, 07:16 AM	#13
sycraft COTW 5/06/2013 Drives: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport-Ho-Vette Join Date: May 2012 Location: Milford, Michigan Posts: 3,201 View My Garage	Maybe try hydro dipping them? __________________ 2017 Grand Sport, Borla X Pipe.....Enough Said

02-22-2013, 01:24 AM	#2
1sikRS Drives: chevy Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: cleveland ohio Posts: 847	yes it can be done and so far i havent seen any ppl have any issue

02-22-2013, 01:42 AM	#3
nebchevy Drives: 2011 2SS SGM Camaro Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Blair Nebraska Posts: 623	Is there any benifit to powder coating them over painting??

02-22-2013, 01:59 AM	#4
SPCBA Drives: pleather and Chiclets Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: a line somwhere Posts: 4,206 View My Garage	i am not sure they can be powder coated...might need to talk to a reputable coater in you area.

02-22-2013, 02:08 AM	#5
nebchevy Drives: 2011 2SS SGM Camaro Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Blair Nebraska Posts: 623	Thats what i was wondering since the powder coating process has heat involved... Hope someone on here can chime in that has had some painted or coated and let me know..

02-22-2013, 02:11 AM	#6
SPCBA Drives: pleather and Chiclets Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: a line somwhere Posts: 4,206 View My Garage	paint works i know just needs to be masked off properly otherwise i am not any help...tho i see the powder coating causing issues i have never coated any plastic myself.

02-22-2013, 02:15 AM	#7
nebchevy Drives: 2011 2SS SGM Camaro Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Blair Nebraska Posts: 623	So do you have yours painted??

02-22-2013, 02:32 AM	#10
nebchevy Drives: 2011 2SS SGM Camaro Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Blair Nebraska Posts: 623	Anyone else car to share how there experience went i would like to know what your thoughts are/

02-22-2013, 07:15 AM	#12
hrpiii AKA "Beefcake" Drives: 2023 ZL1 Sharkskin Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 8,529	I painted mine last spring, no issues at all, and it's held up without any issues either. I painted them CGM, with some touch up spray paint I got from the dealer.