Aesthetically pleasing if you're ever in the need to use your tow hook. That is, until you use your tow hook at which point it's going to get beat up and not as shiny.

 

the powder may hold if you tow it just right

it is mostly for looks tho. Makes the tow hook smoother too.

 

to tie a balloon on your car for your birthday

 

Tow Hook shipped. Check your PM box for tracking info OP.

 

Here's what I'm contemplating. Whether to have the hook painted anodized red or blue (with base coat). Either color will match the fittings on my oil cooler. The anodized red will also match my Python hose locks inside the engine bay and will somewhat flow with the color of my BBK. On the other hand, the anodized blue stands out and looks sexy IMO.

Any opinions guys?

 

I would go with the blue since the ARC fitting are flanking the hook and will be most visibly pleasing for the location it is in.

 

Good observation. BTW, here's the hose locks. The hook, if painted anodized red, would only be in unison with the hose locks if the hood were propped open during a show.

I was also thinking of one benefit the tow hook would have if I decide to leave it attached while driving. It would save my cooler if I happen to get into a low impact frontal collision.

 

is powder coating it any better than just painting it? interested

 

Powder coating is far more durable than spray paint.

 

VO, every time I see a post with your engine bay it gets more and more awesome! You have done a fantastic job creating your show piece.

I do see your color choice dilemma, but stand by my blue recommendation.

 

yeah but lets face it this is just for show - you put the thing in at meets and shows. I think paint should hold up fine for that and its easy enough to respray.

 

Thank you for the compliments.

 

Point taken. I can not vouch for a visible "finish difference" between powder coating and painting.

 

damn vo, that is a hard decision to make. Blue and silver go well together if done right. Red is a sweet color too.

pc is much better then paint. It cures harder and is less prone to chip. It also can be glossy with having to spray a clear coat. It can be flat as well.

The finish is purely for aesthetics. It may hold better then paint would. Also, with the thickness of the pc, itll may the tow hook smooth, unlike paint thatll leave a nasty bumpy surface.

 

Go with the blue...

 

I love your engine bay. I'm surprised you still have the stock intake though. Time for ARC Super Induction Box

 

Just ordered 2lbs of:

Gloss Black
Argent Silver
Anodized Blue

Will be here some time next week I hope.

 

Thanks for the compliment bro.

Andy @ Performance has one with my name on it after Sema...

 

That's cool but here is an idea.

a. Buy 6 tow hooks.
b. Charge $40 for a painted hook.
c. Refund $20 when the buyer returns the unpainted hook.

 

It looks cool.

If you race, it is a good idea to have the hook installed. Tow trucks want to clear the track fast.