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where to get intake powdercoated in ATX

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by 390ford, Apr 18, 2007.

  1. 390ford
    Joined: Apr 18, 2007
    Posts: 13

    390ford
    Member
    from atx

    I have an aluminum intake and valve covers i need powdercoated, can anyone recommend a joint in ATX that can do this without breaking it off in my a**

    Thanks
    Freddy
     
  2. r8odecay
    Joined: Nov 8, 2006
    Posts: 784

    r8odecay
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    considering that the metal is clean, blasted, ect...and requiring minimal or no prep, I'll do it for you for cost. (maybe a little beer money tip) I don't know where ATX is but i'm in OKC. (Oklahoma City)
     
  3. buzzard
    Joined: Apr 20, 2001
    Posts: 4,335

    buzzard
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    ATX is Austin, Texas.

    Try Akin, in Cedar Park. I will be bringing them some stuff here pretty soon. I've heard good reports from guys that have used them.

    http://www.akinandcompany.com/
     
  4. 390ford
    Joined: Apr 18, 2007
    Posts: 13

    390ford
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    from atx

    Thanks for the offer, im in Austin, Tx. I'm trying to get it done here local.

    Freddy
     
  5. 390ford
    Joined: Apr 18, 2007
    Posts: 13

    390ford
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    from atx

    Thanks for the info, I'll check them out.

    Freddy
     
  6. I am in south Houston, and considering its clean like explained previously, I'll do it for ya. I will do it also if blasting or chem dunk is needed, just a smidgen more.
     
  7. 390ford
    Joined: Apr 18, 2007
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    390ford
    Member
    from atx

    thanks turbo, what i have is an edelbrock streetmaster intake and 2
    factory 428CJ valve covers--have any idea what it'd cost??
     
  8. LUX BLUE
    Joined: May 23, 2005
    Posts: 4,407

    LUX BLUE
    Alliance Vendor
    from AUSTIN,TX

    do yourself a big favor.

    throw 'em in the oven at 400 degrees for around an hour, unless they are BRAND new.

    it should be sufficient to cook any oils out of the pores of the aluminum.

    after that, wash them in Lacquer thinner...and do it again.

    I have seen seemingly clean aluminum come back 10 kinds of ****ed due to oil bake out.
     

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