[quote="dynamix"]or you could have read my project thread when i did this :whistle: ]
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Frayz's V7 Prodrive Edition Impreza STi - "The Bomber"
Not unless I had a lot more time than I do. 
Ive called around to get it powdercoated mate but nobody keeps the wrinkle red. I can have gloss or metalic but i want the textured finish like the OEM item.
I was thinking of doing it wrinkle black but i think it might be all a bit too black under the bonnet if i do. VHT do a high temp wrinkle red paint so i think im gonna go with that so its as close to new as possible.
Im gonna bead blast the manifold today so the finish is consistent and then prep for paint. Just gotta wait for the paint to arrive now.
Im thinking of having the rest of the under bonnet brackets powdercoated wrinkle black though.
I was thinking of doing it wrinkle black but i think it might be all a bit too black under the bonnet if i do. VHT do a high temp wrinkle red paint so i think im gonna go with that so its as close to new as possible.
Im gonna bead blast the manifold today so the finish is consistent and then prep for paint. Just gotta wait for the paint to arrive now.
Im thinking of having the rest of the under bonnet brackets powdercoated wrinkle black though.
Frayz-Engineering Prodrive edition V7 STi
Built 2.5L, custom heads, GT35R, T-Logic, Tial, Fuelab, Injector Dynamics, GT-Spec, Exedy Compe R, Innovate, APS, KW, AP Racing, Whiteline, Noltec, Sparco, Speedline & S.R.E.
Built 2.5L, custom heads, GT35R, T-Logic, Tial, Fuelab, Injector Dynamics, GT-Spec, Exedy Compe R, Innovate, APS, KW, AP Racing, Whiteline, Noltec, Sparco, Speedline & S.R.E.
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Glass bead blasting will make that manifold shine!! Be a shame to paint it when you'll be getting it all nice and lovely 
Tell you what though, that inlet manifold is sex on legs!! :thumb:
Tell you what though, that inlet manifold is sex on legs!! :thumb:
Buggers cancelled my op just a couple of days before it was due. Inconsiderate barstewards!! 
Waiting now for another execution date!!:headhack:
Waiting now for another execution date!!:headhack:
Got a bit more done today guys.
I managed to bead blast the manifold so it nows has an even finish all over. I oil stoned all the machined faces too so they are all flat and true.
It was then re-washed and masked up for some paint.
Im looking to get it looking as close to original as possible so i took the time to mask all the machined faces apart from some which i think would look better painted. It then got a light coat of etch primer and a light dusting of red basecoat. This should provide a good base for the crinkle red finish.
I'll leave it to dry for a day or so now before i put on the wrinkle finish top coat
I managed to bead blast the manifold so it nows has an even finish all over. I oil stoned all the machined faces too so they are all flat and true.
It was then re-washed and masked up for some paint.
Im looking to get it looking as close to original as possible so i took the time to mask all the machined faces apart from some which i think would look better painted. It then got a light coat of etch primer and a light dusting of red basecoat. This should provide a good base for the crinkle red finish.
I'll leave it to dry for a day or so now before i put on the wrinkle finish top coat
Frayz-Engineering Prodrive edition V7 STi
Built 2.5L, custom heads, GT35R, T-Logic, Tial, Fuelab, Injector Dynamics, GT-Spec, Exedy Compe R, Innovate, APS, KW, AP Racing, Whiteline, Noltec, Sparco, Speedline & S.R.E.
Built 2.5L, custom heads, GT35R, T-Logic, Tial, Fuelab, Injector Dynamics, GT-Spec, Exedy Compe R, Innovate, APS, KW, AP Racing, Whiteline, Noltec, Sparco, Speedline & S.R.E.
