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Gasoholic · 06-22-2017, 03:05 PM

So I just ordered me a new air intake for my 2010 SS. I got the Vararam ram air system. http://www.vararam.com/camaro-ramair-unit2.html
After looking at a bunch of different set ups I decided I like the functionality of this one.
Anyway on to my question, have any of you guys that have installed one of these tried to paint it?
Its a type of plastic near as I can tell. So I wonder how well paint would stick to it, or how long it would last?
I'm thinking it would look pretty sweet painted inferno orange to match the engine cover.

bayarea408 · 06-22-2017, 03:57 PM

i used to have the tune model when i was all motor, fantastic intake.

I have seen it painted a few times came out great.

not my car, but a painted photo.

InFiD3ViL · 06-22-2017, 04:38 PM

Would definitely require some prep work to look like the picture above.

The plastic is lightly textured, not smooth. Mine is unpainted.

Gasoholic · 06-22-2017, 05:36 PM

Yeah doesn't that look sweet?
The guy at Vararam said it was a customer that did that. He said he wasn't sure what kind of prep work went into it. Told me to ask here

I'm thinking probably you have to paint it with some kind of adhesion membrane. Then base coat and clear?
I'm going to look into it further and try to find out.

06-22-2017, 03:05 PM	#1
Gasoholic Drives: o Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: under a rock Posts: 220	Painting Vararam air intake? So I just ordered me a new air intake for my 2010 SS. I got the Vararam ram air system. http://www.vararam.com/camaro-ramair-unit2.html After looking at a bunch of different set ups I decided I like the functionality of this one. Anyway on to my question, have any of you guys that have installed one of these tried to paint it? Its a type of plastic near as I can tell. So I wonder how well paint would stick to it, or how long it would last? I'm thinking it would look pretty sweet painted inferno orange to match the engine cover.

06-22-2017, 04:38 PM	#3
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,737	Would definitely require some prep work to look like the picture above. The plastic is lightly textured, not smooth. Mine is unpainted. __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI

06-22-2017, 03:57 PM	#2
bayarea408 Drives: T Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: CA Posts: 805	i used to have the tune model when i was all motor, fantastic intake. I have seen it painted a few times came out great. not my car, but a painted photo.

06-22-2017, 05:36 PM	#4
Gasoholic Drives: o Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: under a rock Posts: 220	Yeah doesn't that look sweet? The guy at Vararam said it was a customer that did that. He said he wasn't sure what kind of prep work went into it. Told me to ask here I'm thinking probably you have to paint it with some kind of adhesion membrane. Then base coat and clear? I'm going to look into it further and try to find out.