Sandblasting an upper intake?

LilBerx · Mar 1, 2012

So I want to paint my upper intake. Am I good to sandblast it if I cover up the inlets?

srtthis · Mar 1, 2012

good luck with that... that doesnt come off easy. better off spraying down with aircraft stripper and then scuffing.i just hosed mine down with brake clean and then painted it

ReefBlueHatch · Mar 1, 2012

Get some Mar-Hyde Tail Strip II from NAPA. It's some strong, nasty stuff; it's the best paint stripper I've used.

srtthis · Mar 1, 2012

That's aircraft stripper...

Vanessa91 · Mar 2, 2012

It's perfectly safe to sand blast an intake as long as you clean it out properly. The aircraft stripper will react with the paint later when you paint with it.

2vNotch · Mar 2, 2012

Yes, ive done many...

tannerc91gt · Mar 2, 2012

blast away

NIKwoaC · Mar 2, 2012

I've never been comfortable blasting an intake. If you leave ANY of the blast media inside and it gets sucked down into your cylinders, it's only going to tear crap up.

So, I second the aircraft stripper. I've used it before, it's super easy and works great.

jdb3rd · Mar 2, 2012

I agree with using the aircraft stripper. I've used it a couple times and the key is patience and do it in a well ventilated area preferably outside and get a bunch of rubber gloves.

srtthis · Mar 2, 2012

Vanessa91 said:
It's perfectly safe to sand blast an intake as long as you clean it out properly. The aircraft stripper will react with the paint later when you paint with it.

ive used it on my everything from my oil pan to all the sheet metal around my torque boxes. never given me an issue with paint.

Codydubb · Mar 2, 2012

Yea ive heard horror stories of getting sand and what not from sandblasting left inside the intake and destroying engines...

tannerc91gt · Mar 3, 2012

clean the intake out, simple solution. not that there is anything wrong with aircraft stripper. But being paranoid of sand particles is ridiculous if you put in a little effort to clean out the intake well. To each his own, ive been fine with both methods

mob · Mar 3, 2012

tannerc91gt said:
clean the intake out, simple solution. not that there is anything wrong with aircraft stripper. But being paranoid of sand particles is ridiculous if you put in a little effort to clean out the intake well. To each his own, ive been fine with both methods

I would be a little paranoid. I'd think it would be pretty hard to get a piece of sand out if is was stuck somewhere in the bottom of the intake. I wouldn't be against sandblasting but I would be extra safe, I would make wooden blocks or something to seal it, especially when getting near the throttle body entrance. I wouldn't rely on painters tape or rags.

tannerc91gt · Mar 3, 2012

i just hot tanked it a few times before and after. obviously not something everyone has access to but i figured a little heat would open up the pores and help clear the sand out. never caused any issues, but like I said, its whatever you're comfortable with

LilBerx · Mar 3, 2012

Ended up using The aircraft stripper... Talk about a pain, I was pretty much high from being around it! I also didn't open my garage door.

I got it all painted and the plate with the 5.0 L V8 polished, and the back ground blue. I am hoping it turned out good

2vNotch · Mar 3, 2012

Cool! Pics...

LilBerx · Mar 3, 2012

I'll post one up tomorrow when I throw it on the car!

LilBerx · Mar 3, 2012

The plate turned out great! Still waiting on the intake to dry.

Mustang5L5 · Mar 3, 2012

NikwoaC said:
I've never been comfortable blasting an intake. If you leave ANY of the blast media inside and it gets sucked down into your cylinders, it's only going to tear crap up.

I have a friend who destroyed a brand new engine because he had an intake power coated and some media got inside. Started engine up and it ran great!!! For 15 minutes

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NIKwoaC · Mar 3, 2012

Mustang5L5 said:
I have a friend who destroyed a brand new engine because he had an intake power coated and some media got inside. Started engine up and it ran great!!! For 15 minutes

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IMO, it's one of those things that just isn't worth messing with, because the consequence of failure is just to severe. Aircraft stripper is easy enough, and I sleep easier knowing there isn't a tiny little ball hiding in there somewhere waiting for an opportunity to shank one of my cylinders!

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