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PQ · 10-24-2012, 06:33 PM

I guess this is the right section. Was going to put it in the cosmetic section but need some of the physical experts to weigh in. Found another thread but it was for new buys.

If I wanted to powdercoat or paint my Maggie Orange how would I do it?

Would powdercoating make it hold too much heat?

Would it have to be taken apart? (which is a no go at this station)

Can it even be done now?

Supercharged SS · 10-24-2012, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by PQ

I guess this is the right section. Was going to put it in the cosmetic section but need some of the physical experts to weigh in. Found another thread but it was for new buys.

If I wanted to powdercoat or paint my Maggie Orange how would I do it?

Would powdercoating make it hold too much heat?

Would it have to be taken apart? (which is a no go at this station)

Can it even be done now?

I think PC it right now would be a royal pain in the ass. Go get some high temp paint and see if that works.

Supercharged SS · 10-24-2012, 06:55 PM

On a side note.....if you go fast enough no one will give a crap what color your blower is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PQ · 10-24-2012, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Supercharged SS

I think PC it right now would be a royal pain in the ass. Go get some high temp paint and see if that works.

I can take it off fairly quickly but obviously baking it would be the problem. What all would have to be removed?

You may be right about painting it. But I'd be scared as hell to try it myself. If it didn't work what a screw up that would be.

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Originally Posted by Supercharged SS

On a side note.....if you go fast enough no one will give a crap what color your blower is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm not that fast yet. lol

Didn't even hit 11s at the fest.

2SS45th · 10-24-2012, 07:14 PM

I've seen a yellow one before, I'd call up Magnuson and ask them, they should be able to give you a straight answer

newagemuscle · 10-24-2012, 07:14 PM

It's a fairly ruff casting so i don't think you would have much to worry about. With some light coats you should be fine. I got the same idea about doing mine yellow after seeing the maggy install video floating around with the red one.

Gotthat02fire · 10-24-2012, 07:14 PM

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!

Quote:

Originally Posted by PQ

I guess this is the right section. Was going to put it in the cosmetic section but need some of the physical experts to weigh in. Found another thread but it was for new buys.

If I wanted to powdercoat or paint my Maggie Orange how would I do it?

Would powdercoating make it hold too much heat?

Would it have to be taken apart? (which is a no go at this station)

Can it even be done now?

fourmz · 10-24-2012, 07:15 PM

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.

*mlee* · 10-24-2012, 07:15 PM

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Synner · 10-24-2012, 07:41 PM

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.

Big C CamaroSS · 10-24-2012, 07:59 PM

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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!

THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT I WANT MINE TO LOOK LIKE

!!!! I have a red Maggie and it would look a million times better if it was orange. That looks INCREDIBLE

More details please Gotthat02fire

Big C CamaroSS · 10-24-2012, 08:01 PM

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

rdblan2 · 10-24-2012, 08:13 PM

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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!

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

jordan 572 · 10-24-2012, 08:27 PM

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

10-24-2012, 06:33 PM	#1
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	Coloring a MagnaCharger.....??? I guess this is the right section. Was going to put it in the cosmetic section but need some of the physical experts to weigh in. Found another thread but it was for new buys. If I wanted to powdercoat or paint my Maggie Orange how would I do it? Would powdercoating make it hold too much heat? Would it have to be taken apart? (which is a no go at this station) Can it even be done now? __________________

10-24-2012, 07:14 PM	#5
2SS45th Drives: 11 Seconds or Faster Join Date: May 2012 Location: Arvada, Colorado Posts: 2,797 View My Garage	I've seen a yellow one before, I'd call up Magnuson and ask them, they should be able to give you a straight answer __________________ I Ain't About That Stock Life.

10-24-2012, 07:14 PM	#6
newagemuscle Philippians 4:13 Drives: SLP Supercharged LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Motor City - Michigan Posts: 2,902 View My Garage	It's a fairly ruff casting so i don't think you would have much to worry about. With some light coats you should be fine. I got the same idea about doing mine yellow after seeing the maggy install video floating around with the red one. __________________

10-24-2012, 07:15 PM	#8
fourmz Fourmz Drives: 2010 2SS/RS 1968 Firebird 1994 Z28 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Soldotna,Alaska Posts: 382	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. __________________ Black-in-Black/Blue out 2010 2SS/RS LS-3 -Magnacharger TVS2300,OD cog belt drive, 3.4" pulley, Janetty smooth idle blower cam,ID-850 injectors,ZL1 fuel pump,MSD boost a pump, ADM FPCM Janetty custom tune,Doug Thorley long tube headers, Corsa catback,C.A.I. Intake, Roto-Fab Big Gulp Scoop, Monster LT1/SC Clutch assembly,Eibach pro kit plus, BMR cradle/diff bushings, Barton Shifter,JRE 3.91 Eaton Tru-Trac rear diff,Barton Short Throw SHifter, Boss 339 20" wheels,Painted heritage grille, Sparks Restoration Inverted blue/black SS emblems, Seibon BB carbon fiber hood, ZL1 front bumper conversion.

10-24-2012, 06:55 PM	#3
Supercharged SS Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sandy Hook, CT Posts: 11,927	On a side note.....if you go fast enough no one will give a crap what color your blower is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

10-24-2012, 07:15 PM	#9
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10-24-2012, 07:41 PM	#10
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,544	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.

10-24-2012, 08:01 PM	#12
Big C CamaroSS Drives: Black Camaro 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Belleville, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,145	Oh and thank you PQ for starting this thread.....I've been thinking about how to go about painting my red housing.

10-24-2012, 08:27 PM	#14
jordan 572 Drives: none Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: MN Posts: 1,720 View My Garage	Just a thought, maybe try plasti dip although I am pretty sure that would bake off.