panint color? on the "DOHC 16V" on the intake

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CHETVW007

Discussion Starter · Feb 13, 2002

i just had my 16v intake totally cleaned, bead blast, and now i am polishing it. i would like to find out the color code or color name for the blue VW used on the "DOHC 16V" on the intake manifolds....any body have any ideas? anyone know what paint brand and color matches the best? thanks

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maximus_manx

· #2 · Feb 13, 2002

Re: panint color? on the "DOHC 16V" on the intake (CHETVW007)

I found some hi-temp engine paint that looks close, it's from small-block Chryslers from about '69 to '80. It's about as close as I've seen.

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CHETVW007

Discussion Starter · #3 · Feb 14, 2002

Re: panint color? on the "DOHC 16V" on the intake (maximus_manx)

thanks, any idea the paint brand or paint name? how close would you say it matches? did you repaint the letters on your manifold with it?

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maximus_manx

· #4 · Feb 14, 2002

Re: panint color? on the "DOHC 16V" on the intake (CHETVW007)

I don't remember the brand or name; I saw it in the paint section at Wal-Mart. I redid mine in black, just to be different.

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Mr Ruckus

· #5 · Feb 15, 2002

Re: paint color? on the "DOHC 16V" on the intake (maximus_manx)

Paint

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mob my audi

· #6 · Feb 15, 2002

Re: paint color? on the "DOHC 16V" on the intake (Dubpremo)

just so you know, thick spray paint will work fine- you don't even need the high-temp stuff... your intake manifold doesn't get that hot, nor does it flex at all... I resprayed mine red and black with spray paint- looks better than new

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KevinC

· #7 · Feb 16, 2002

Re: panint color? on the "DOHC 16V" on the intake (CHETVW007)

Mine is now red to match the color of the car.. if you must have the "official" blue, it shouldn't be hard to find something close enough to not be able to tell the diff.
I've found that by far the easiest way to paint the letters is with a Testor's paint pen, available for dirt cheap at any hobby store. Handles just like a wide-tip felt tip marker, but flows paint.. does a VERY good job, very fast and you don't even need to be sober, it's so forgiving... <belch>

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3WheelGTi

· #8 · Feb 18, 2002

Re: panint color? on the "DOHC 16V" on the intake (KevinC)

only the 1.8L were blue, right? i've never seen a later 2.0L painted, and i know mine sure isn't.

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BadAssLilR32

· #9 · Mar 12, 2002

Re: panint color? on the "DOHC 16V" on the intake (3WheelGTi)

One question? Why the heck did they ever paint them they goofy blue to begin with on those few letters??? I never understood it!

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RiverBunny

· #10 · Mar 12, 2002

Re: panint color? on the "DOHC 16V" on the intake (BadasslilGTI)

i like the blue...it could have been yellow

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