Painting UIM

Ryan625 · 12-13-2008, 06:07 PM

ok, so i just got a P&P UIM from Tom. I finished up the polishing on the outside of it and i don't know if i like it polished. I think i might end up painting it red or black. For the most part i just wanted it to be smooth and not have the casted texture. What do you guys think? paint or keep polished look. The 3400 SFI is already shaved off of it so i cant paint that a separate color.

PontiacGT201 · 12-13-2008, 06:45 PM

Id still say Leave it Polished cause It does cost a good bit polished and you know theres not many other polished UIMs that I know of. Its gonna catch peoples eye. Alot of people have painted UIM, Keep it Poilshed.

Ryan625 · 12-13-2008, 06:47 PM

ya, but there are very fine scratches on the top part and i don't know how to make a mirror finish on it. If i do keep it polished i wanna do the same to my strut bar that is black, but chipping.

PontiacGT201 · 12-13-2008, 06:50 PM

I dont know how much it would cost but Do some research and find some places that do Chroming, and have it and the strut bar chromed. That would be badass

**sudden_impulse** · 12-13-2008, 07:16 PM

http://www.sportbikes.net/forums/how...-aluminum.html

Ryan625 · 12-13-2008, 10:17 PM

chrome would looks sweet, but wouldn't they just dip it in the chrome? What about the internals of the UIM the chrome would get into them spaces that i dont want plated. unless they can close off the openings.

**Blackhawk** · 12-13-2008, 10:21 PM

If you're going chrome/polished just polish up the intake and look into clear powdercoating. You'd just have to mask the gasket surfaces and nothing would get inside.

white98gt · 12-13-2008, 10:23 PM

I have watched people do powder coating and how they block the ports. i belive with chroming they would do the same.

**Big Joe** · 12-14-2008, 03:53 PM

should get it chromed.

I no one person on here a few years back had theirs coated like a set of headers. Looked great.

tenspeed · 12-14-2008, 04:57 PM

There is a powder coat that has a chrome look. You could also get transparent paint so it has color and the polished metal shows through.

Ryan625 · 01-03-2009, 10:48 PM

well i just finished polishing the UIM. here she is, tell me what you think...

AJ · 01-03-2009, 10:49 PM

looks really good! glad to see your using Mothers for that.

**sudden_impulse** · 01-03-2009, 10:55 PM

Do some more sanding to get the scratches out, and buy some of the Aluminum and Mag Polish that Cody showed you, it'll make it shine so much more than that chrome polish (I have the same stuff).

Ryan625 · 01-04-2009, 12:00 AM

really? i dont feel like doing any more sanding.

i'll have to get some of the alum polish. we had the chrome polish laying around and i figured id try it out.

**Blackhawk** · 01-04-2009, 12:05 AM

150 grit worked to remove the scratches for mine, I went over it with 600 but barely, and the polish did the rest of the work.

Ryan625 · 01-04-2009, 12:10 AM

ya, i used 150 and 100 then 800 for the major scratches, but i didn't touch the top of it with 150 since i bought it with it already pretty smooth, bu not perfect.

PontiacGT201 · 01-04-2009, 12:59 AM

Damn I kind wish I would have bought that. looks good

Ryan625 · 01-04-2009, 01:34 PM

would it have fit on yours? you have a 3100 right?

PontiacGT201 · 01-04-2009, 02:03 PM

yeah. i think it fits but I might have to do a top end swap which would be better for mine but Im not looking to rip in to the engine for alittle bit

Gagt518 · 01-04-2009, 02:10 PM

Hey Ryan looks good bro. Alot better than when i had it. Dont paint it, keep it polished. Like Darren Said not to many people have Polished UIM's so it will deff. be a eye catcher!

12-13-2008, 06:07 PM	#1
Ryan625 I'm a little twisted Join Date: Nov 24, 2007 Member Number: 24125 Location: Maryland Name: Ryan Age: 19 Sex: M Model Year: 1999 Car: Pontiac Grand Am GT Engine: 3400 V6	Painting UIM ok, so i just got a P&P UIM from Tom. I finished up the polishing on the outside of it and i don't know if i like it polished. I think i might end up painting it red or black. For the most part i just wanted it to be smooth and not have the casted texture. What do you guys think? paint or keep polished look. The 3400 SFI is already shaved off of it so i cant paint that a separate color.

12-13-2008, 06:45 PM	#2
PontiacGT201 Your talk is cheap Join Date: Dec 22, 2006 Member Number: 18350 Location: Gettysburg, PA Name: Darren Age: 20 Sex: M Model Year: 1997 Car: Pontiac Grand Am Gt Engine: V6	Id still say Leave it Polished cause It does cost a good bit polished and you know theres not many other polished UIMs that I know of. Its gonna catch peoples eye. Alot of people have painted UIM, Keep it Poilshed. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2975252

12-13-2008, 06:50 PM	#4
PontiacGT201 Your talk is cheap Join Date: Dec 22, 2006 Member Number: 18350 Location: Gettysburg, PA Name: Darren Age: 20 Sex: M Model Year: 1997 Car: Pontiac Grand Am Gt Engine: V6	I dont know how much it would cost but Do some research and find some places that do Chroming, and have it and the strut bar chromed. That would be badass __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2975252

12-13-2008, 07:16 PM	#5
sudden_impulse I've got my eye on you... Join Date: Jul 25, 2006 Member Number: 16286 Location: Mora, MN/Fargo, ND Name: Derek Age: 20 Sex: M Model Year: 2001 Car: Pontiac Grand Am GT Engine: 3400	http://www.sportbikes.net/forums/how...-aluminum.html __________________ Ӂ Car Domain Ӂ Kenwood KDC-X693Ӂ Phoenix Gold Xenon 600.1 Ӂ 12" AudioQue SDC2.5 Ӂ YouTube Ӂ

12-13-2008, 10:21 PM	#7
Blackhawk One Tough Animal Join Date: Apr 05, 2007 Member Number: 20059 Location: Mora, MN/Fargo, ND Name: Cody Age: 20 Sex: M Model Year: 2000 Car: Pontiac Grand Am SE1 Engine: LA1	If you're going chrome/polished just polish up the intake and look into clear powdercoating. You'd just have to mask the gasket surfaces and nothing would get inside. __________________ ╬CarDomain╬

12-13-2008, 06:47 PM	#3
Ryan625 I'm a little twisted Join Date: Nov 24, 2007 Member Number: 24125 Location: Maryland Name: Ryan Age: 19 Sex: M Model Year: 1999 Car: Pontiac Grand Am GT Engine: 3400 V6	ya, but there are very fine scratches on the top part and i don't know how to make a mirror finish on it. If i do keep it polished i wanna do the same to my strut bar that is black, but chipping.

12-13-2008, 10:17 PM	#6
Ryan625 I'm a little twisted Join Date: Nov 24, 2007 Member Number: 24125 Location: Maryland Name: Ryan Age: 19 Sex: M Model Year: 1999 Car: Pontiac Grand Am GT Engine: 3400 V6	chrome would looks sweet, but wouldn't they just dip it in the chrome? What about the internals of the UIM the chrome would get into them spaces that i dont want plated. unless they can close off the openings.

12-13-2008, 10:23 PM	#8
white98gt No one likes my spoiler!! Join Date: Nov 26, 2008 Member Number: 28536 Location: Buffalo N.Y. Name: Cory Age: 27 Sex: M Model Year: 1998 Car: Pontiac Grand Am GT Engine: 3100	I have watched people do powder coating and how they block the ports. i belive with chroming they would do the same. __________________ 1998 Pontiac Grand Am GT 3100, Auto. 18's, Body Kit, System, Tints, And thats all you need to be pimping? Cardomain page: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3199003

12-14-2008, 03:53 PM	#9
Big Joe Greatest Place Ever Join Date: Jun 11, 2003 Member Number: 2317 Location: Yonkers,NY Age: 24 Sex: M Model Year: 1994 Car: Pontiac Grand Am Engine: 3100	should get it chromed. I no one person on here a few years back had theirs coated like a set of headers. Looked great. __________________ If I said it, I meant it. Bite my tongue for no one. Call me evil, or unbelievable

12-14-2008, 04:57 PM	#10
tenspeed Old man of the SE Join Date: Oct 05, 2003 Member Number: 3507 Location: Honeoye, NY Name: Jim Sex: M Model Year: 2002 Car: Pontiac Grand Am SE Engine: 2.2L Ecotec/ 5 speed	There is a powder coat that has a chrome look. You could also get transparent paint so it has color and the polished metal shows through. __________________ ~Jim~ GA of the Week - 03/06/06 www.TeamGI.com - Western NY http://www.cardomain.com/ride/438183

01-03-2009, 10:48 PM	#11
Ryan625 I'm a little twisted Join Date: Nov 24, 2007 Member Number: 24125 Location: Maryland Name: Ryan Age: 19 Sex: M Model Year: 1999 Car: Pontiac Grand Am GT Engine: 3400 V6	well i just finished polishing the UIM. here she is, tell me what you think...

01-03-2009, 10:49 PM	#12
AJ GAOC Postimus Maximus Join Date: May 08, 2007 Member Number: 20642 Location: Saskatoon Sask. Canada Name: Aj Sex: M Model Year: 2005 Car: Pontiac Grand Am GT1 Engine: 3.4L	looks really good! glad to see your using Mothers for that. __________________

01-03-2009, 10:55 PM	#13
sudden_impulse I've got my eye on you... Join Date: Jul 25, 2006 Member Number: 16286 Location: Mora, MN/Fargo, ND Name: Derek Age: 20 Sex: M Model Year: 2001 Car: Pontiac Grand Am GT Engine: 3400	Do some more sanding to get the scratches out, and buy some of the Aluminum and Mag Polish that Cody showed you, it'll make it shine so much more than that chrome polish (I have the same stuff). __________________ Ӂ Car Domain Ӂ Kenwood KDC-X693Ӂ Phoenix Gold Xenon 600.1 Ӂ 12" AudioQue SDC2.5 Ӂ YouTube Ӂ

01-04-2009, 12:00 AM	#14
Ryan625 I'm a little twisted Join Date: Nov 24, 2007 Member Number: 24125 Location: Maryland Name: Ryan Age: 19 Sex: M Model Year: 1999 Car: Pontiac Grand Am GT Engine: 3400 V6	really? i dont feel like doing any more sanding. i'll have to get some of the alum polish. we had the chrome polish laying around and i figured id try it out.

01-04-2009, 12:05 AM	#15
Blackhawk One Tough Animal Join Date: Apr 05, 2007 Member Number: 20059 Location: Mora, MN/Fargo, ND Name: Cody Age: 20 Sex: M Model Year: 2000 Car: Pontiac Grand Am SE1 Engine: LA1	150 grit worked to remove the scratches for mine, I went over it with 600 but barely, and the polish did the rest of the work. __________________ ╬CarDomain╬

01-04-2009, 12:10 AM	#16
Ryan625 I'm a little twisted Join Date: Nov 24, 2007 Member Number: 24125 Location: Maryland Name: Ryan Age: 19 Sex: M Model Year: 1999 Car: Pontiac Grand Am GT Engine: 3400 V6	ya, i used 150 and 100 then 800 for the major scratches, but i didn't touch the top of it with 150 since i bought it with it already pretty smooth, bu not perfect.

01-04-2009, 12:59 AM	#17
PontiacGT201 Your talk is cheap Join Date: Dec 22, 2006 Member Number: 18350 Location: Gettysburg, PA Name: Darren Age: 20 Sex: M Model Year: 1997 Car: Pontiac Grand Am Gt Engine: V6	Damn I kind wish I would have bought that. looks good __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2975252

01-04-2009, 01:34 PM	#18
Ryan625 I'm a little twisted Join Date: Nov 24, 2007 Member Number: 24125 Location: Maryland Name: Ryan Age: 19 Sex: M Model Year: 1999 Car: Pontiac Grand Am GT Engine: 3400 V6	would it have fit on yours? you have a 3100 right?

01-04-2009, 02:03 PM	#19
PontiacGT201 Your talk is cheap Join Date: Dec 22, 2006 Member Number: 18350 Location: Gettysburg, PA Name: Darren Age: 20 Sex: M Model Year: 1997 Car: Pontiac Grand Am Gt Engine: V6	yeah. i think it fits but I might have to do a top end swap which would be better for mine but Im not looking to rip in to the engine for alittle bit __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2975252

01-04-2009, 02:10 PM	#20
Gagt518 Status NooB Join Date: May 16, 2006 Member Number: 15357 Location: Albany,NY Name: Tom Age: 20 Sex: M Model Year: 1999 Car: Pontiac Grand Ma SC/T Engine: 3.4 V6 Best ET: 15.431@92.95	Hey Ryan looks good bro. Alot better than when i had it. Dont paint it, keep it polished. Like Darren Said not to many people have Polished UIM's so it will deff. be a eye catcher! __________________