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03-11-2009, 11:50 AM
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| intercooler stenciling?
can someone recommend a place to to a logo stencil on an intercooler? i guess basically cut me out a dimensionally correct sticker that i can use to paint with.
i tried this before on my own and the results were not good...
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03-11-2009, 12:52 PM
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#2 | | racing & tech mod.
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I've done my own before. You don't have to use a sticker, just use a glue stick on the back of the stencil so that it doesn't move around when you spray it.
What does your design look like?
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03-11-2009, 02:22 PM
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03-11-2009, 03:13 PM
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That looks super easy. Just draw 1/2 the design, put another sheet of paper behind it when you cut it, so that you get an exact double.
Use a self-etching black primer for the black paint - it'll stick to the aluminum much better than any other paint.
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03-11-2009, 06:13 PM
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u got yourself a fmic for the gti? Which one did u get?
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03-11-2009, 06:59 PM
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eurojet stage 3. i bought it new/used, so i was not able to get the optional powdercoated logo as shown above 
but instead of being all black, i just want to paint the logo itself and leave the rest aluminum (ie. reverse of above).  
(yes i know i'm missing a hose clamp... still trying to find replacement)
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03-11-2009, 07:01 PM
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i was hoping to do something similar to this: http://www.iwsti.com/forums/how-inst...tercooler.html
last time i tried i used card stock and sort of double-sided taped it to the face of an intercooler, but when i sprayed the paint onto my template, the card started to curl and lift which ruined my edges and caused a ragged blurry image instead ...
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03-11-2009, 07:04 PM
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print out a template on normal paper, use a glue stick and glue the shit out of it onto a bristle board, then use a scalpel and cut the design out, if u want u can also had a second peice of cardboard backing etc. to make it more stiff
stencils are easy to make good
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03-11-2009, 07:07 PM
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#9 | | Witness protection
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Originally Posted by Rich Sandor  That looks super easy. Just draw 1/2 the design, put another sheet of paper behind it when you cut it, so that you get an exact double.
Use a self-etching black primer for the black paint - it'll stick to the aluminum much better than any other paint. | i saw that at cambodian tire while i was looking for radiator paint that someone else had recommended...
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03-11-2009, 11:21 PM
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My VF FMIC is coming in on monday.......gti install day?
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03-12-2009, 05:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Lude S My VF FMIC is coming in on monday.......gti install day? |
i wish... the install instructions for mine is 12 pages long and what i've been reading online is that it's a 6hr+ DIY install 
i'm trying to save up right now for install at clarkdale new motorsports division... $350 w/dubberz discount and i can rent a service loaner if available for the day so i can still work. might as well let a certified vw tech get it right instead of my bumbling guesswork  | |
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03-12-2009, 07:06 AM
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Originally Posted by thumper i wish... the install instructions for mine is 12 pages long and what i've been reading online is that it's a 6hr+ DIY install
i'm trying to save up right now for install at clarkdale new motorsports division... $350 w/dubberz discount and i can rent a service loaner if available for the day so i can still work. might as well let a certified vw tech get it right instead of my bumbling guesswork |
your install is no different than mine. In fact, mine is more work as its the new stage 2 twincooler.
Install can be done in 2 hours, its really not that hard as I have done it before.
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03-15-2009, 05:01 PM
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#13 | | Witness protection
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rich they sent me a logo!
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03-15-2009, 05:12 PM
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Call up Blitzgear... see if they can make you the decal.
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03-15-2009, 08:03 PM
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I'd personally leave the FMIC alone. I think it looks too busy with the stenciling on it.
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03-16-2009, 01:00 AM
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#16 | | racing & tech mod.
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psst. should be super easy to spray that yourself.
cut the image in 1/2, print 1 full page with 1/2 the image. Put a piece of paper behind it and cut 2 pages out at once. unfold and you have the whole design large enough to cover the whole IC.
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03-16-2009, 01:09 AM
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Originally Posted by haulin oats I'd personally leave the FMIC alone. I think it looks too busy with the stenciling on it. | +1.
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03-16-2009, 08:19 AM
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make one that says "steal me"
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03-16-2009, 10:17 AM
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#19 | | racing & tech mod.
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I was going to do shark's teeth on my intercooler.
Thing is my intercooler is HUGE but the opening is really small so you can't see shit when it's painted.
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