Spyder Z 15 Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 I'm rebuilding a stock 280ZX turbo right now and I'm cleaning it (carb cleaner is flippin' magical for grease) and I wanted to paint it either a black or a gray color. I know I could get it ceramic coated, but I'm just looking for a spray paint right now. I was wondering if the duplicolor engine paint or the duplicolor high temp paint would be enough to stand the heat. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myplasticegg Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 the compressor side can handle exhaust paint and not flake. I had it on my van for about 10k miles before i swapped turbos and it didn't flake at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spyder Z 15 Posted September 27, 2007 Author Share Posted September 27, 2007 Any idea about the exhaust side? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X64v Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 No, the duplicolor stuff from csk/pepboys/autozone will not hold up to the heat on the hot side. I painted my manifold and downpipe with it, and it started flaking after the first time I took the car out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators RTz Posted September 27, 2007 Administrators Share Posted September 27, 2007 Any idea about the exhaust side? No Way Jose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnusx1 Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 I cut out a rectangular piece of stainless sheet metal. I riveted on a simple bracket and bolted it to one of the wastegate housing bolts. I lined the inside of the shield with foil backed fiberglass using Super7 spray glue. It blocks alot of heat and looks clean. Paint and red hot cast iron dont mix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spyder Z 15 Posted September 27, 2007 Author Share Posted September 27, 2007 Thanks for the input everyone. I guess that whenever I upgrade the turbo I'll just get it ceramic coated. Thanks cygnusx1 for that pic. Since I don't have a heat shield anyway that would be a good idea. Or I have a Z32 turbo shield in my garage that I might be able to modify. Hmmmmmmmmmm Here's my turbine housing that I just dipped in carb cleaner. 98% done. That last 2% is going to take a little effort with a small screwdriver and cloth. http://www.forums.empirez.com/forum/gallery_image.php?action=view&iid=2215#pictop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Watch the temp ratings of the coatings, the 2000 degree stuff is in limited colors...black dark blue or such. The white that was on JeffP's setup burned off, but the blue 2K degree stuff on his turbine housing has held up, and if you look at his webpage you can see that thing has been glowing red hot more times than I would care to think on the dyno runs (10 hours worth+!!!) and it's still held up and looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spyder Z 15 Posted September 27, 2007 Author Share Posted September 27, 2007 Thanks for the info Tony. Maybe once I upgrade I'll do that. For now I'll just clean the hell out of the stock one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrFancypants Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 If youre gonna paint it, take a look at www.swaintech.com. Their White Lightning coating has a proven performance benefit. It's not particularly pretty, though -- I would use a heat shield if you want to make it look nice. - Greg - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgkurz Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 I had my turbine housing covered with the black ceramic coating a few years ago and it's holding up well. No flaking or other problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260DET Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 There is paint that will stand up to the heat, when I had a TO3 serviced the turbine housing was painted silver and it was good. But buggered if I know what paint was used Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rztmartini Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 anyone know what the high-temp home powdercoating stuff is rated at? what kind of temperature differences will be seen at the turbine on a tube manifold (SS or mild steel) vs the stock cast unit??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2003z Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 anyone know what the high-temp home powdercoating stuff is rated at? what kind of temperature differences will be seen at the turbine on a tube manifold (SS or mild steel) vs the stock cast unit??? Can't recall the temp for hi-temp powder, but I do know its not high enough. We just had this discussion on a powdercoating forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruez Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 Like Mike said... the High temp powders are only good for up to about 1000 degrees. Ceramic would be the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rztmartini Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 got it. making a crude shield would definitely be cheaper/easier =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveosupremeo Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 i used the VHT 2000 flat black on my manifold and downpipe but haven't tested them yet, i did the 3 step baking process though, thats supposed to make a difference. we'll see. if it works i'll probably take the time to try it on the turbine housing as well. i know the last step i cooked it at 550 degrees just to cure it. so i'm very curious as to if it'll go to at least 1500 or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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