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Technical => Engine Tech => Topic started by: Dan B. on October 10, 2011, 09:17:55 AM

Title: Rehabbing Explorer intake
Post by: Dan B. on October 10, 2011, 09:17:55 AM
Got myself an Explorer upper and lower.  It's been setting for a while and is lightly covered in that white corrosion that aluminum gets....but it easily brushes off by hand. But since I'm putting together a ncie ride I want to rehab it to look good but be easy to maintain.

The plan is to scotchbrite pad it to clean it up, wipe down with grease/wax remover, prime with etching primer then paint a satin color.....likely grey.

Your thoughts??
Title: Rehabbing Explorer intake
Post by: mcb82gt on October 10, 2011, 09:24:58 AM
That is what I plan on doing.  Sounds like you got it nailed.
Title: Rehabbing Explorer intake
Post by: Dan B. on October 10, 2011, 03:00:50 PM
The uppper, lower and valve pans are in primer...not sure of the final color...likely dark drey to match the car.  Also got the HO painted...Ford Blue!  Hope to get the accessory drive swapped over this week...lots of cleaning to do there.  That will have the motor pretty well done.  Then just need to do some rehab under the hood with the couple holes I found around the frame rails.
Title: Rehabbing Explorer intake
Post by: vinnietbird on October 10, 2011, 06:34:08 PM
I've done a few Explorer intakes. getting ready to start another one as soon as I install the Cobra intake on the Sport. My first Explorer intake.....

(http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc205/Vinnietbird/000_0509.jpg)
Title: Rehabbing Explorer intake
Post by: vinnietbird on October 10, 2011, 06:36:27 PM
Hey Jerry !!! Those are your valve covers  on the pic above !!!!!
Title: Rehabbing Explorer intake
Post by: Dan B. on October 10, 2011, 07:45:32 PM
Very nice!!  But I'm looking to make have mine be a little more daily driver friendly....so getting caught in the rain won't require detailing the entire engine bay for hours!  I'd also rather spend time prepping the top side for some rally stripes or something.
Title: Rehabbing Explorer intake
Post by: vinnietbird on October 10, 2011, 07:48:50 PM
I understand. After polished intakes for the last many years, I'm stepping down to a stock (but new) Cobra intake......although with a custom top plate.
Title: Rehabbing Explorer intake
Post by: thunderjet302 on October 10, 2011, 11:39:20 PM
Quote from: Dan B.;369690
Got myself an Explorer upper and lower.  It's been setting for a while and is lightly covered in that white corrosion that aluminum gets....but it easily brushes off by hand. But since I'm putting together a ncie ride I want to rehab it to look good but be easy to maintain.

The plan is to scotchbrite pad it to clean it up, wipe down with grease/wax remover, prime with etching primer then paint a satin color.....likely grey.

Your thoughts??


That should work fine. I did the same thing except I used 800 grit sand paper to scuff the intake up.

(http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa33/thunderjet302/Augstino%20Sep%2017%202011/DSCN2168.jpg)
Title: Rehabbing Explorer intake
Post by: Dan B. on October 11, 2011, 06:23:48 AM
Wow....I LIKE that blue.....didn't think I would, but DANG, I like it!
Title: Rehabbing Explorer intake
Post by: Soul on October 11, 2011, 09:55:54 AM
I used the grey high heat engine paint that autozone sells on my intake and it just looks like aluminum without the upkeep. If you get gas on it, it will discolor though :(

(http://i55.tinypic.com/316tahc.jpg)
Title: Rehabbing Explorer intake
Post by: thunderjet302 on October 11, 2011, 01:43:02 PM
I'd use the Duplicolor engine paint. It's gas and oil resistant.
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