How to clean UIM...
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How to clean UIM...
Hey guys, I just finished the port & polish on the UIM and LIM on my VQ30DE-K, I'll post some pics after work today.
Yesterday I hand sanded the UIM in order to paint it, but before I go ahead with the painting of the UIM I was wondering what stuff can I use to clean inside the UIM ?
I've tried some engine cleaner on a towel and it work great but before I empty the can inside the UIM and let it soake for a while, it is suggest to rinse with water after, is it ok to throw water in the UIM ? I mean it will have plenty of time to dry before I install it on the engine.
Thanks for advising.
AA
Yesterday I hand sanded the UIM in order to paint it, but before I go ahead with the painting of the UIM I was wondering what stuff can I use to clean inside the UIM ?
I've tried some engine cleaner on a towel and it work great but before I empty the can inside the UIM and let it soake for a while, it is suggest to rinse with water after, is it ok to throw water in the UIM ? I mean it will have plenty of time to dry before I install it on the engine.
Thanks for advising.
AA
#6
I finally sprayed some engine cleaner, let it soak for a while. I then let the UIM soak in a hot soapy water for a couple of hours and rinse it thoroughly with clean water. Blow some air and now I'm letting it dry completely for a week or so before painting.
Thanks
AA
Thanks
AA
#13
I used Duplicolor that can sustain up to 500 degree F.
I first sanded the UIM by hand, it took me a good 4-5 hours since I'm very meticulous and I didn't wanted the paint to easily peeled off.
I used a good quality primer. I put the first coat of primer then I lightly sanded, then second coat of primer another sanding and them third coats or primer and sanding as well.
I put 3 coats of DupliColor Purple Haze and finally apply 3 coats of high velocity clear coats on top.
Even if your painting is not perfect the clear coats will mask most of it and make it shine, but even though give your best
shot when painting knowing that if it doesn't turn as good as you would like the clear will make it shine anyway.
I first sanded the UIM by hand, it took me a good 4-5 hours since I'm very meticulous and I didn't wanted the paint to easily peeled off.
I used a good quality primer. I put the first coat of primer then I lightly sanded, then second coat of primer another sanding and them third coats or primer and sanding as well.
I put 3 coats of DupliColor Purple Haze and finally apply 3 coats of high velocity clear coats on top.
Even if your painting is not perfect the clear coats will mask most of it and make it shine, but even though give your best
shot when painting knowing that if it doesn't turn as good as you would like the clear will make it shine anyway.
#18
Looks good, better than that marbled look of the 00vi when not painted, Also in regard to trapping heat, I read that painting the VIM actually helps to keep the flowing air cool instead of latently absorbing heat from the engine bay, but in this case since the 00vi is composite... heat transfer wouldn't be much of an issue like in the aluminum intake. Thinking of doing the same, great job DOUBLEA, what do you think MOHFpro will painting b an issue, I don't believe it will..?
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the paint will trap the heat inside the manifold, where it didnt use to be a problem because it was composite. but the paint now makes another layer for heat to transfer through and it will trap more heat. the difference wont be huge but will be there. and the thing about it keeping heat from the engine bay out proves that point more, it is a barrier to heat. we all know (or should know) that the manifold's heat doesnt come from engine bay heat but heat transfer through the materials.
the point: it looks great, but just like most things that look great, its more for looks than performance
the point: it looks great, but just like most things that look great, its more for looks than performance
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