I just got my Kinetix V+ Plenum

but before i install it...i was thinking of painting it gloss black like i did to my stock plenum...


I just hate how the plastic material its made out of looks so dull...


but am i going to be able to use just a normal high temp paint like i did on my OEM, or will i need something special because of the material? or should i just leave it alone all together?

 

A regular high temp engine paint should be fine, but you could use a base coat of adhesion promotor or something similar.

 

ok i'll try that...

 

well i did it...
i sanded the plastic down with a fine grit and then sprayed it. looks ALOT better than before...


primer


2nd coat of black


finished


up close


I'll put some pics up when i get it on the car tonight

 

Good job looks sick!

 

How about some pics, I just got mine in today & am curious as to how it looks painted.

 

I ended up painting mine as well, but kept a red theme going in my engine bay. Basically all the little shapes that pop up I painted Gloss Red. I also painted the kinetix logo but ended up using some touch up paint to paint the lettering Black.

1 suggestion though, i would recommend Shooting some Clear coat (high Temp/engine paint) over it with a couple layers and then wet sanding that and polishing to get rid of the orange peel.

Looks really good though!

 

Painted mine yesterday, but gonna do a couple more coats on Thursday, then wet sand & 2 coats of clear on Saturday. I am installing on Sunday along with the high flow cats. Great idea folks. I will post up pics on Sunday night or maybe Monday.