Overspray paint on intercooler

Wareagle340 · 11-20-2010, 07:33 PM

I've been doing a few mods based on some excellent tips from this forum, thanks! But I'm hoping I didnt make a stupid noobie move... This weekend I taped my bumper and spray painted my lower grilles black. Yes, I was impatient and the paint brush thing was taking too long. It looks good but as soon as I got done I realized that more than a little paint got behind the grilles and on to the intercooler. Is this going to cause a problem??? what about on the sides too?

Thanks!

sk8board511 · 11-20-2010, 11:22 PM

pics so we know what were looking at in terms of amount of paint

pruettfan · 11-21-2010, 12:54 AM

Should not be an issue. Not ideal though in terms of effectiveness of the aluminum to displace heat when it has a paint on it.

Wareagle340 · 11-21-2010, 08:08 AM

Its hard to see details but there is a considerable amount of paint behind the grilles. Also, I just noticed that these pics make it look like I didnt do a good job, but in person it looks good!

thanks again

SilverII · 11-21-2010, 08:09 AM

i think you have nothing to worry about

xxp0loxx · 11-21-2010, 08:12 AM

FYI the center mesh is easily removed and installed. Take it off, put a few good coats on it and put it back on. You may even carefully rub some terpentine on your intercooler to get some of that paint off

techlogik · 11-21-2010, 08:17 AM

If you are worried, take the bumper off and use some cleaner on the IC. It takes about 15 minutes to pull the bumper off if you have done it before.

John 070 · 11-21-2010, 09:03 AM

Wouldn't the intercooler lose efficiency if paint got into the fins, much like radiator fins? There is even a tool that exists to straighten those tiny fins, so I think it's important that air is able to flow through.

John 070 · 11-21-2010, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by xxp0loxx

Take it off, put a few good coats on it and put it back on.

I would think if anything you'd never want to add more coats to it, but that's me....

xxp0loxx · 11-21-2010, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John 070

I would think if anything you'd never want to add more coats to it, but that's me....

coats on the mesh. not the cooler lol

Wareagle340 · 11-21-2010, 03:07 PM

thanks everyone, it seems fine so far... i'll keep an eye out. appreciate the feedback!

campbelly · 11-21-2010, 07:11 PM

I'm sure much worse things get in there just from normal driving: bugs, tar, dirt, oil, animal guts/blood or whatever...I wouldn't be too worried but now you know for next time!

11-20-2010, 07:33 PM	#1
Wareagle340 First Lieutenant 18 Rep 348 Posts Drives: 2016 340i M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (19) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe e92 [0.00]	Overspray paint on intercooler I've been doing a few mods based on some excellent tips from this forum, thanks! But I'm hoping I didnt make a stupid noobie move... This weekend I taped my bumper and spray painted my lower grilles black. Yes, I was impatient and the paint brush thing was taking too long. It looks good but as soon as I got done I realized that more than a little paint got behind the grilles and on to the intercooler. Is this going to cause a problem??? what about on the sides too? Thanks!
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sk8board511 Captain 48 Rep 689 Posts Drives: 07 E90-Bikes on bikes on bikes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Charlotte NC iTrader: (0)	pics so we know what were looking at in terms of amount of paint __________________ KING"ish" OF Changed for collins
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pruettfan Brigadier General 1622 Rep 3,402 Posts Drives: 2017 M2, LBB, DCT, Exec Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chandler, AZ iTrader: (0)	Should not be an issue. Not ideal though in terms of effectiveness of the aluminum to displace heat when it has a paint on it.
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Wareagle340 First Lieutenant 18 Rep 348 Posts Drives: 2016 340i M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (19) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe e92 [0.00]	Its hard to see details but there is a considerable amount of paint behind the grilles. Also, I just noticed that these pics make it look like I didnt do a good job, but in person it looks good! thanks again
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SilverII Colonel 40 Rep 2,334 Posts Drives: '11 335IS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: DFW iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335IS [9.66]	i think you have nothing to worry about
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xxp0loxx Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 254 Posts Drives: e92 Space Gray ACS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Germany iTrader: (2)	FYI the center mesh is easily removed and installed. Take it off, put a few good coats on it and put it back on. You may even carefully rub some terpentine on your intercooler to get some of that paint off __________________
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techlogik Lieutenant Colonel 70 Rep 1,565 Posts Drives: 2020 M340i Dravit Grey Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	If you are worried, take the bumper off and use some cleaner on the IC. It takes about 15 minutes to pull the bumper off if you have done it before. __________________ 2020 M340i: Dravit Grey Mettalic. Loaded.
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John 070 Lieutenant General 1706 Rep 14,829 Posts Drives: 335i cpe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ZSP/ZPP/ZCW iTrader: (0)	Wouldn't the intercooler lose efficiency if paint got into the fins, much like radiator fins? There is even a tool that exists to straighten those tiny fins, so I think it's important that air is able to flow through.
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Wareagle340 First Lieutenant 18 Rep 348 Posts Drives: 2016 340i M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (19) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe e92 [0.00]	thanks everyone, it seems fine so far... i'll keep an eye out. appreciate the feedback!
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campbelly AC Schnitzel 85 Rep 546 Posts Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (3)	I'm sure much worse things get in there just from normal driving: bugs, tar, dirt, oil, animal guts/blood or whatever...I wouldn't be too worried but now you know for next time! __________________
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