Spraying the Blade ??

P Moore · 07-20-2008, 05:15 PM

I have started to try clean up my engine now and im wondering if anybody here could point me in the right direction on spray painting the cooling blade ??

Or is it a bad idea ???

tcar · 07-20-2008, 05:29 PM

You might try a search. There are pages on polishing, powder coating, cleaning and painting the blades.

Painting doesn't seem to last that long. The magnesium doesn't seem to like paint.

Racerbvd · Racerbvd's Garage

Have it powder coated and be done

rusnak · 07-20-2008, 10:09 PM

I painted mine with corrosion inhibitor to try to get a stock look (I just snapped this pic this evening - my car needs a wash).

Rot 911 · 07-21-2008, 05:45 AM

I spray painted mine with K-Mart Krylon 15,000 miles ago and it still looks just fine.

P Moore · 07-21-2008, 03:40 PM

I found someone to powder coat it, would it be wise to get the engine tin-ware coated also ?? ?

Racerbvd · Racerbvd's Garage

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Originally Posted by P Moore

I found someone to powder coat it, would it be wise to get the engine tin-ware coated also ?? ?

I always have my tim coated, & valve covers too

P Moore · 07-21-2008, 03:54 PM

ok so its ok to do the 4 covers & the tin - ware, then i could cut the coating off the "PORSCHE" writing....!!!

barney911rs · barney911rs's Garage

Depending on your driving environment will have a lot to do with weather paint would last. Powder coat is definitly longer lasting. if you get the blade coated, you may need to cut the coating off the blade ends, I've heard of people that the fan scrapped with the think coating on the end. especially if you do the housing as well. Make sure it turns without scrapping anyting before final assemply.

Bill Verburg · Bill Verburg's Garage

You can do the manifolds too

Racerbvd · Racerbvd's Garage

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Originally Posted by P Moore

ok so its ok to do the 4 covers & the tin - ware, then i could cut the coating off the "PORSCHE" writing....!!!

Yes, they can mask & polish the Porsche script.

This one isn't mine.

911pcars · 07-21-2008, 05:51 PM

I rattle caned mine in '98. The leading edges of each blade accumulate dirt. Other than that, it's still fine.

Sherwood

JBO · 07-21-2008, 06:06 PM

The fan may be worth powder coating (I did mine), but I'm confident that painting the engine tin would have been fine. It wasn't worth the extra $300 or so I spent on the tin.

911 Dog · 07-21-2008, 06:18 PM

For a rattle can job that looks great, and 10 years later.

What rattle can did you use and hopefully Cali hasn't made them change the formula.

Dave

Super_Dave_D · Super_Dave_D's Garage

Powder Coated

frankc · 07-21-2008, 06:39 PM

I plan to go the electroless nickel plating route for both the fan & shroud.

Check out: http://www.magplate.com

911 Dog · 07-21-2008, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Super_Dave_D

Powder Coated

Did you powdercoat that yourself. I have seen some other threads where peps have had some good luck with the Craftsman and Harbor Freight (eww) powder coating guns.

911 Dog · 07-21-2008, 06:42 PM

Looks great by the way.

Super_Dave_D · Super_Dave_D's Garage

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Originally Posted by 911 Dog

Looks great by the way.

NO I took the easier more costly route

911pcars · 07-21-2008, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 911 Dog

For a rattle can job that looks great, and 10 years later.

What rattle can did you use and hopefully Cali hasn't made them change the formula.

Dave

Thanks.

The paint wasn't anything special, Krylon from the hardware store. It's probably more important to clean and prep the base metal thoroughly. The center metal hub was masked off. I think 3-4 coats were applied.

Sherwood