RegSpec Cruise Control 1,417 Member For: 18y 4m 19d Gender: Male Location: Macksville NSW. Posted 29/08/15 01:10 AM Share Posted 29/08/15 01:10 AM (edited) When I fitted an aftermarket intercooler to my XR6 I had it powdercoated satin black because I'm right into the stealth look.....I now have an F6 Typhoon and want to fit the same cooler to it but on the F6 the cooler is "supposted" to stand out...(it's all about maintaining a "factory"look)..So the question is.....what's the best way to remove the powdercoat?...Some have said to get it bead blasted....but I reckon that's gonna' leave a rough surface on the alloy?Another guy suggested getting it soaked in a caustic bath......but that's not going to be very kind on the alloy as well?....I'm thinking paint stripper and a garden hose.......but I'm worried about getting left over crap stuck in the fins?.....Which way do you think I should go with this guys?.....advice appreciated.... Edited 29/08/15 01:11 AM by BionicXR6T Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/91066-removing-powdercoat-from-intercooler/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
arronm Dropping a turd Gold Donating Members 9,520 Member For: 17y 6m 21d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 29/08/15 01:50 AM Share Posted 29/08/15 01:50 AM The fins will be to fragile Best leave it black Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/91066-removing-powdercoat-from-intercooler/#findComment-1559769 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eff xr6t Member 569 Member For: 11y 7m 18d Posted 29/08/15 01:59 AM Share Posted 29/08/15 01:59 AM Once you go black you never go back.....Best way would be out a swap add on Facebook see if anyone will swap for a polished one. 1 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/91066-removing-powdercoat-from-intercooler/#findComment-1559770 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegSpec Cruise Control 1,417 Member For: 18y 4m 19d Gender: Male Location: Macksville NSW. Posted 29/08/15 03:30 AM Author Share Posted 29/08/15 03:30 AM On 29/08/2015 at 1:59 AM, eff xr6t said: Once you go black you never go back.....Hahahaha..... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/91066-removing-powdercoat-from-intercooler/#findComment-1559779 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawlass Silver Donating Members 1,161 Member For: 17y 6m 9d Gender: Male Location: left right out Posted 29/08/15 04:49 AM Share Posted 29/08/15 04:49 AM (edited) Assuming you have removed the I/C from the car, I'd tape off the inlet and outlet to keep crap out then use a paint stripper in a aerosol can so you can get it down into the fins.You need to be carefull of the type of stripper you use as some (methylene chloride ) based strippers can damage the finish , perhaps there are some aircraft people on here who could recommend something? Failing that I'd ask the nearest alloy wheel refinishers what they use.This is a eco friendly water based one, not in aerosol though. http://www.sea2skyglobal.com/spc_203_rt.php Let it sit for 5 mins then wash off with a garden hose followed by a waterblaster from about 500mm away to push the last bits through the fins and out the back. Getting too close with the blaster may bend the fins over, but they handle high speed winds and dust etc so go easy and you will be fine. Repeat till your happy with the results.A polish of the end tanks with some autosol and she will look brand new!Starting with the blaster instead of the hose will see lumps of caustic stripper splashed back into you face etc, kinda sucky.WEAR SAFETY GLASSES!! Edited 29/08/15 04:52 AM by hawlass 1 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/91066-removing-powdercoat-from-intercooler/#findComment-1559783 Share on other sites More sharing options...
10SECN Member 516 Member For: 12y 16d Gender: Male Location: west hoxton Posted 29/08/15 09:42 AM Share Posted 29/08/15 09:42 AM powder coat it satin silver 2 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/91066-removing-powdercoat-from-intercooler/#findComment-1559811 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FormulaFG Donating Members 68 Member For: 10y 11m Posted 31/08/15 12:26 PM Share Posted 31/08/15 12:26 PM What brand of cooler and how much you want? Don't muck with it you'll just stuff it. Play it safe and buy another one. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/91066-removing-powdercoat-from-intercooler/#findComment-1560012 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegSpec Cruise Control 1,417 Member For: 18y 4m 19d Gender: Male Location: Macksville NSW. Posted 02/09/15 12:54 PM Author Share Posted 02/09/15 12:54 PM Process West stage 2......only bought it two months ago....cost 950 bucks Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/91066-removing-powdercoat-from-intercooler/#findComment-1560262 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Wiggum Moar Powar Babeh Lifetime Members 19,332 Member For: 19y 7m 25d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 02/09/15 01:26 PM Share Posted 02/09/15 01:26 PM Ring Kev at PW, he might cut you a deal for a small change over fee Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/91066-removing-powdercoat-from-intercooler/#findComment-1560263 Share on other sites More sharing options...
discostig Manual mode ________________________ All day, erryday Donating Members 13,798 Member For: 17y 5m 23d Gender: Male Location: Probably above atmospheric pressure Posted 02/09/15 02:06 PM Share Posted 02/09/15 02:06 PM That's a good idea, saves busting it up or marring it accidentally. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/91066-removing-powdercoat-from-intercooler/#findComment-1560266 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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