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Old 12-01-2011, 07:39 PM
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Painting a Supercharger
I recently bought this supercharger (used) it was completely rebuilt back in May and is good to go. But, the previous owner painted it...

I want to remove the old paint and repaint it. What's the best way of going about doing this?

Just sand and re prime and paint? Or what?

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wholly crap, looks like my 4 year nephew painted it...
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wholly crap, looks like my 4 year nephew painted it...
Yeah, tell me about it...
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Yuc.

Well, best way to do it would be to get it media blasted after sealing it up real tight.

Besides that, Could try paint stripper.
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I say leave it alone. It must add 15 hp.

But seriously I think Ace has the best idea. Just make sure you've sealed it up good. You don't want that media inside your sc.
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wire wheel, perhaps?
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LMAO as soon as i read the topic line i knew it was glassdoc's old S/C!
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Originally Posted by Texas_Ace
Yuc.

Well, best way to do it would be to get it media blasted after sealing it up real tight.

Besides that, Could try paint stripper.

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I say leave it alone. It must add 15 hp.

But seriously I think Ace has the best idea. Just make sure you've sealed it up good. You don't want that media inside your sc.
Yeah I thought about media blasting it, but i'm really afraid I'll get media into the supercharger and ruin it. I'm afraid what paint stripper will do although that's not a bad option either.

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wire wheel, perhaps?
Now that's not a bad idea, i'll still have to seal everything off as to not get dust into the S/C.

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LMAO as soon as i read the topic line i knew it was glassdoc's old S/C!
Lol! You're right!
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Looks like it came out of a McDonald's happy meal.
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Hot wheels coloring is a must
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Looks like it came out of a McDonald's happy meal.
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Hot wheels coloring is a must
Yes, this is why the paint is being removed.
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if you do use a wire-wheel, make sure the steel won't gouge the sc. if it does, try a brass wire wheel
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if you do use a wire-wheel, make sure the steel won't gouge the sc. if it does, try a brass wire wheel
I'm not even going to mess around, i'm just gonna start with a brass wire wheel, and/or sandpaper.
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sounds good.

now all we need are pics! >ahem<
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sounds good.

now all we need are pics! >ahem<
What would you like pics of Ian?
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well, whenever you get that s.charger painted, that.

don't forget your timing chain this weekend!
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did that come from galssdoc with the red taco? ray? If so, he is a real stand up dude in my opinion. i have known him for years, real good guy and his wife donna is real nice too. we go up to their house every time they have a tacoberfest cook-out.
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Originally Posted by drpdmazda
did that come from galssdoc with the red taco? ray? If so, he is a real stand up dude in my opinion. i have known him for years, real good guy and his wife donna is real nice too. we go up to their house every time they have a tacoberfest cook-out.
Yeah it was him, he mentioned you. Was a super nice guy!
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Oh yea Ray is a nice guy... his taste for underhood painting does not match with mine He def. knows how to throw a party tho... tacoberfest 07' was awesome.
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Oh yea Ray is a nice guy... his taste for underhood painting does not match with mine He def. knows how to throw a party tho... tacoberfest 07' was awesome.
Yeah he was a real great guy! He was willing to help me out with the install as much as possible. But I agree his underhood painting taste is questionable lol.
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