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2SS45th · 10-24-2012, 08:32 PM

Probably, plastic and high heat don't mix well, although some people have painted things with plastidip under the hood

jordan 572 · 10-24-2012, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 2SS45th

Probably, plastic and high heat don't mix well, although some people have painted things with plastidip under the hood

Yea, pretty sure not that hot though, could try a little spot.

2SS45th · 10-24-2012, 08:36 PM

Very true, although I don't know if I'd risk melting plastic on top of it. You could get a temp reading, then replicate that heat on a piece of scrap metal (complicated).

lionssfan · 10-24-2012, 10:04 PM

How about some high temp caliper paint

PQ · 10-25-2012, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Gotthat02fire

Mine is painted to match with factory IOM paint just put an ouce of high temp additive in with the paint mix no problem. Don't mind the broken Jack Shaft as that is out at Magnuson being fixed very early model maggie issue only no worries!

I have some factory orange that my stripes on my hood were done with. Plenty of it in fact. So where do I get the high temp additive?

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Originally Posted by fourmz

I was going to try it but my local powder coater said I would have to remove the wrinkle black coating (Pain in the ass) I agree with the high heat rattle can appraoch.

Rattle can will get me absolutely throttled by a nameless person on here.

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Originally Posted by mlee

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She'll be glad I have my mind on something other than stress. hahahaha

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Originally Posted by Synner

Pretty sure they coat before machining at the factory. For something like that I would recommend paint versus potentially causing even the smallest amount of warping next to rotors turning at over 15k rpm. Something that size/weight needs to stay in the oven for a while, probably 45 minutes to get it to 400 all the way through for the necessary cure time.

Agreed. Powder coating is out.

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Originally Posted by Big C CamaroSS

Oh and thank you PQ for starting this thread.....I've been thinking about how to go about painting my red housing.

I might actually try this if I can find out the best way to do it.

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Originally Posted by rdblan2

That's awesome. Going to guess that's not a rattle can job. Brush? Pro sprayed? DIY?

I want to know too.

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Originally Posted by jordan 572

Just a thought, maybe try plasti dip although I am pretty sure that would bake off.

Negetive Ghost Rider the Maggie is full. haha

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Originally Posted by lionssfan

How about some high temp caliper paint

If I can't match the OEM that my grill and stripes are done with I will skip it.

Jessika · 10-25-2012, 10:51 AM

Painting is ok. The problem is baking the components when they are disassembled. That is when it is possible to warp stuff... We do offer color options for magnusons, but the warranty is voided. (I know you dont have a warranty anyway). Most likely, it will be ok, but if you warp the housing then it would be ugly...

If you can find a body shop that will paint it without disassembling it, go for it. It might not be the most perfect job, but it would still be pretty I bet.

PQ · 10-25-2012, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by SuperchargerConnection

Painting is ok. The problem is baking the components when they are disassembled. That is when it is possible to warp stuff... We do offer color options for magnusons, but the warranty is voided. (I know you dont have a warranty anyway). Most likely, it will be ok, but if you warp the housing then it would be ugly...

If you can find a body shop that will paint it without disassembling it, go for it. It might not be the most perfect job, but it would still be pretty I bet.

Yup. I'd like to know more about the heat resistant additive. I already have the IOM paint.

Rat · 10-25-2012, 11:31 AM

We had one of the Trailblazer SS ladies, make her's PINK!

She pimp'd out her trim on her truck in pink too!

Here was here write up. Holding up well too.

http://www.tbssowners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=74722

SC2150 · 10-25-2012, 12:58 PM

We paint them with a high heat mix to match the factory color. Ask Gene from GM Partshouse for pics.

PQ · 10-25-2012, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Rat

We had one of the Trailblazer SS ladies, make her's PINK!

She pimp'd out her trim on her truck in pink too!

Here was here write up. Holding up well too.

http://www.tbssowners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=74722

Prep work is 90% of the job but I'm not sure I want to try and sand the rough texture down.

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Originally Posted by SC2150

We paint them with a high heat mix to match the factory color. Ask Gene from GM Partshouse for pics.

So do I get the heat additive from him?

Gotthat02fire · 10-26-2012, 02:39 PM

Any local auto paint supply store would have what you need if not get in touch and I will send you some no prob!

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Originally Posted by PQ

Prep work is 90% of the job but I'm not sure I want to try and sand the rough texture down.

So do I get the heat additive from him?

Gotthat02fire · 10-26-2012, 02:43 PM

Yes mine was booth sprayed off the car with the blower torn down and about three hours of prep! The coating is not thick just good quality so knock down the ruff stuff prep all good and shoot very very very light coats should turn out well!

I'm actually pulling mine back off and apart to fix where the Jack Shaft spon losse it won't be as bad to prep but I'm sure I can DIY it for everyone!

PQ · 10-26-2012, 03:15 PM

So I can just add it to my factory IOM and paint it then?

I guess I better go get me a cheap spray gun.

Also, I like the textured look. It will still have that right?

Big C CamaroSS · 10-26-2012, 04:26 PM

I'd really appreciate a DIY on how to paint my red Maggie orange. I have the next 4-5 months to prep & paint.

10-24-2012, 08:32 PM	#15
2SS45th Drives: 11 Seconds or Faster Join Date: May 2012 Location: Arvada, Colorado Posts: 2,797 View My Garage	Probably, plastic and high heat don't mix well, although some people have painted things with plastidip under the hood __________________ I Ain't About That Stock Life.

10-24-2012, 08:36 PM	#17
2SS45th Drives: 11 Seconds or Faster Join Date: May 2012 Location: Arvada, Colorado Posts: 2,797 View My Garage	Very true, although I don't know if I'd risk melting plastic on top of it. You could get a temp reading, then replicate that heat on a piece of scrap metal (complicated). __________________ I Ain't About That Stock Life.

10-25-2012, 11:31 AM	#22
Rat Drives: ZL1/TBSS/COPO Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Colorado Posts: 410	We had one of the Trailblazer SS ladies, make her's PINK! She pimp'd out her trim on her truck in pink too! Here was here write up. Holding up well too. http://www.tbssowners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=74722 __________________ .....2012/14 COPO #33....427, 1.31 60' ....9.39@143...... ................

10-26-2012, 02:43 PM	#26
Gotthat02fire Drives: 2010 Camaro 1ss IOM Join Date: May 2009 Location: Williamsport,PA Posts: 2,246 View My Garage	Yes mine was booth sprayed off the car with the blower torn down and about three hours of prep! The coating is not thick just good quality so knock down the ruff stuff prep all good and shoot very very very light coats should turn out well! I'm actually pulling mine back off and apart to fix where the Jack Shaft spon losse it won't be as bad to prep but I'm sure I can DIY it for everyone! __________________ Jannetty Racing Built and Tuned 416 Maggie Max Package even better now!

10-26-2012, 03:15 PM	#27
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	So I can just add it to my factory IOM and paint it then? I guess I better go get me a cheap spray gun. Also, I like the textured look. It will still have that right? __________________

10-24-2012, 10:04 PM	#18
lionssfan Drives: 2010 2ss camaro Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: mi Posts: 1,184 View My Garage	How about some high temp caliper paint

10-25-2012, 10:51 AM	#20
Jessika Account Suspended Drives: Anything Blown Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,194	Painting is ok. The problem is baking the components when they are disassembled. That is when it is possible to warp stuff... We do offer color options for magnusons, but the warranty is voided. (I know you dont have a warranty anyway). Most likely, it will be ok, but if you warp the housing then it would be ugly... If you can find a body shop that will paint it without disassembling it, go for it. It might not be the most perfect job, but it would still be pretty I bet.

10-25-2012, 12:58 PM	#23
SC2150 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 6,063	We paint them with a high heat mix to match the factory color. Ask Gene from GM Partshouse for pics.

10-26-2012, 04:26 PM	#28
Big C CamaroSS Drives: Black Camaro 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Belleville, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,145	I'd really appreciate a DIY on how to paint my red Maggie orange. I have the next 4-5 months to prep & paint.