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01-25-2005, 12:03 AM | #1 |
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is it possible to get the WRX letters on to the IC?
Just like the STi IC, is it possible to do it on the WrX as well? I hate the plain Ic look and want to decorate it. thanks!
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01-25-2005, 12:08 AM | #2 |
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just cut a stencil out of heavy card stock and spray paint it on... we did our company logo on an aftermarket EVO intercooler and it turned out great.
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01-25-2005, 12:09 AM | #3 |
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yup it;s possible... i got mine done but it's a Apex logo
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01-25-2005, 12:13 AM | #4 |
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o really? that's soo nice!! any pictures?
what kind of spray paint did you guys use? |
01-25-2005, 12:25 AM | #5 | |
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01-25-2005, 12:28 AM | #6 |
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VHT piant will work
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01-25-2005, 01:57 AM | #7 |
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It is very easy to do. Just make a stencil of whatever you want and tape and cover what you dont want painted and use VHT spray paint. The key is to get the stencil as flush to the I/C as possible so the paint doesnt get past the edges of the stencil and paint the areas in between the cut outs.
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01-25-2005, 02:18 AM | #8 |
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standard radiator paint works
I want an APS logo for mine |
01-25-2005, 02:46 AM | #9 |
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nicee very nice! thanks guys
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01-25-2005, 08:10 AM | #10 |
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anyone have a nice "wrx" template they designed?
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01-25-2005, 09:33 AM | #11 | |
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01-25-2005, 10:15 AM | #12 | |
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01-25-2005, 10:40 AM | #13 |
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I made a template and painted the WRX logo on a screen for the intercooler. That way there is no possibility of messing up.
I can sell it to you if you want it because I don't have a 03 WRX anymore. |
01-25-2005, 10:55 AM | #14 |
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would it be possible to use regular spray paint that is intented for metals? is there any harm in getting paint down inside the intercooler?
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01-25-2005, 11:00 AM | #15 | |
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01-25-2005, 11:17 AM | #16 | |
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coo, coo. what about using regular spray paint? |
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01-25-2005, 11:22 AM | #17 | |
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01-25-2005, 11:56 AM | #18 | |
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see, i'm painting it gold and i have some regular gold spray paint. it's not high temp. just wondering how it will hold up. |
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01-25-2005, 12:03 PM | #19 | |
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01-25-2005, 12:05 PM | #20 |
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By the way, before you paint, prep the surface well by cleaning it with degreaser or equivalent. Maybe a tooth brush to scrub. Be sure you wait a long time so it's dry or use an air gun, blow drier before you paint.
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01-25-2005, 12:53 PM | #21 | |
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01-25-2005, 12:58 PM | #22 |
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another example:
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01-25-2005, 12:59 PM | #23 |
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You must use hi-temp engine paint. Have some Q-tips and nail polish remover handy. All I did was print out the WRXlogo on a piece of paper, I cut out the lettering, taped the paper to the IC and sprayed from a good distnace away. Do not get too close or it will cause a lot of runs. Keep can far enough away that your spraying a mist on the IC and not a stream. After removing the logo, watch for drips and use Q-tips dipped in nail polish remover to remove excess paint/drips/rins but remember two very important things:
1. IC fins are very easily bent so don't scrub or rub too hard with the Q-tips. 2. Nail polish remover is flammable so do not pour it directly on the IC only apply using a Q-tip. For little spots that you wanted blue that didn't take, spray paint the end of a Q-tip (soak the hell out of it) and use that to touch up areas that need it. Just make sure the Q-tip stays fairly wet on the touch up process or you'll get cotton fuzz all over the IC. Good luck and post pics when you're done! Get some WRX/STI logos here! http://www.logos.subaru.com/ |
01-25-2005, 01:18 PM | #24 | |
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01-25-2005, 02:32 PM | #25 |
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you guys really think hi-temp is necessary on a part that never gets over maybe 150F?
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