Painted FMIC [pics]

[biketsai]

I just painted my FMIC yesterday. I first sanded it down with 80 grit with one of those sponge sand blocks. Rinsed it, then let it dry with the leaf blower. Then I hung it up and cleaned it with wax/grease remover (from a rattle can so it would get inside the fins). Then sprayed 4-5 coats using the Eastwood Radiator paint. Let it dry for a couple hours and installed it. Then I redid my piping so I could use some black couplers.
hope you like!





Before-

[VTAudiA4]

I like it a lot. It looks very OEM. Black painted fmics on black cars look really good.

[bigphil]

It looks really good. Paint those chrome couplers (IMO of course) and you're all set.

[biketsai]

It looks really good. Paint those chrome couplers (IMO of course) and you're all set.

Def, I am going to do it, just not so sure what will stick.

[akaEsCo01]

I dig it . Looks 100 times better than before.

[Firefighter637]

I like the way it looks, BUT, when its not painted it gives the front of the car an aggressive look.

[ExpLlclT]

i like the painted look but i hope it cools as efficent did you use radiator paint and thin coats

[biketsai]

It did look aggressive before like I was pack'n but I enjoy the more civilized look where it doesnt seem like I'm a crazy car modder. I guess its more of a sleeper now. But I did use the radiator paint and I tried to be thin on the coats.

[sean1.8t]

LOVE IT

much better than before

mines been painted for about 3 months now with the eastwood rad paint and not one chip or blemish so far

[andyrew]

Looks good!

Definately the only way to go IMHO.

[aaronamerica]

looks good I cant wait to see it in person

[ExSRAaron]

very nice, i like it!

[JaVa]

so much cleaner!!!

[20A4Audi1.8t01]

looks pretty good showing it deffinately looked more aggressive!

[jlien08]

I actually like the look of the metal clamps being metal. You can still tell that the FMIC is there, but it is very very subtle.