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Does a spray painted intercooler hurt its cooling ability?

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Old Apr 14, 2004 | 06:19 PM
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I've seen some people spray paint there intercooler ....I am presuming to have a more stealth look. Does this effect its cooling ability? Just curious!

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Old Apr 14, 2004 | 06:26 PM
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Yes, big time.
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Old Apr 14, 2004 | 06:41 PM
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whoa dude...
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Old Apr 14, 2004 | 06:45 PM
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I think not only are you reducing the space between the fins and reducing the airflow through them, but paint is a bit of an insulator (poor heat exchange).
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Old Apr 15, 2004 | 05:05 AM
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Thats what I thought. Thanks for the replies.
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Old Apr 15, 2004 | 11:20 AM
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I'd only paint the intercooler frame, not the fins. Not sure why you'd want to paint it any way?
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