VHT Wrinkle Paint

Trilitheum · 03-26-2015, 10:32 PM

Recently installed a set of K&N intakes and the silver color wasn't doing it for me. I came across VHT Wrinkle paint and thought I would give it a try. Its good to 350 F so it should have no issues in the engine bay. A similar wrinkle style coating is available in powder coat, but I wanted a nice easy DIY solution.

I think it came out great, it's a really clean almost OEM look to it with the textured surface, it's really durable as well, smacked it with a wrench that slipped a couple times putting it on and no damage at all.

I would recommend the oven fast cure listed on the can, otherwise it does take a long time to cure fully.

I did mask off the area that engages with the couplers, MAF's and the filters to provide a smooth sealing surface.

Really pleased with the look.

(engine bay is a little dusty from winter storage)

370Z JT · 03-26-2015, 11:13 PM

I approve!

DatsunFTW · 03-26-2015, 11:20 PM

I may just give it a go.

good work

cooltoy · 03-26-2015, 11:22 PM

Interesting.

NeverBoneStck · 03-26-2015, 11:59 PM

Looks good. I have had excellent results with their products as long as you follow the instructions..

Trilitheum · 03-27-2015, 07:23 AM

Yes, you need to follow the instructions on the can closely, coats need to be thick, and it can take up to 2 hours for the wrinkles to appear, they recommend 3 coats minimum.

axmea? · 03-27-2015, 08:43 AM

A question about cleaning. Since it is no longer a smooth surface, dust and grime will sit in those crevices. Would it be harder to clean?

Trilitheum · 03-27-2015, 08:49 AM

I don't think so, the wrinkles aren't that deep and the wrinkles themselves have a smooth hard surface.

I think a deep pile rag or a soft brush would do the job nicely, time will tell but I have seen a lot of cars with a similar finish on the valve covers and they clean up nicely.

AdamRacer · 03-27-2015, 12:26 PM

That looks nice! Wish I knew of this before I installed my intakes.

kenchan · 03-27-2015, 12:34 PM

i like it, GJ!

JARblue · 03-27-2015, 01:10 PM

I think it looks good. I wonder if doing the strut bar would look ok

kenchan · 03-27-2015, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

I think it looks good. I wonder if doing the strut bar would look ok

im not sure about strut bar.. i'd use semi-gloss engine enamel for that if changing color.

JARblue · 03-27-2015, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

im not sure about strut bar.. i'd use semi-gloss engine enamel for that if changing color.

I was thinking about just changing the texture. Keeping it dark.

But I'm not convinced it won't be too much.

Trilitheum · 03-27-2015, 03:20 PM

I thought about using the rest of the can on the strut bar, but came to the same conclusion, it would be too much.

Might use it to accent some small pieces here and there, say the exterior of the power steering cap, etc.

MR.nismo · 03-29-2015, 11:50 PM

It looks like those short tubes were installed from factory.

03-26-2015, 10:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
Trilitheum Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ontario Posts: 210 Drives: '11 370z 6M KAD Spt Rep Power: 14	VHT Wrinkle Paint Recently installed a set of K&N intakes and the silver color wasn't doing it for me. I came across VHT Wrinkle paint and thought I would give it a try. Its good to 350 F so it should have no issues in the engine bay. A similar wrinkle style coating is available in powder coat, but I wanted a nice easy DIY solution. I think it came out great, it's a really clean almost OEM look to it with the textured surface, it's really durable as well, smacked it with a wrench that slipped a couple times putting it on and no damage at all. I would recommend the oven fast cure listed on the can, otherwise it does take a long time to cure fully. I did mask off the area that engages with the couplers, MAF's and the filters to provide a smooth sealing surface. Really pleased with the look. (engine bay is a little dusty from winter storage) phunk, DR_, kenchan and 10 others like this. __________________ 2011 Nissan 370Z Touring/Sport, 6MT, KAD

03-26-2015, 11:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
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03-26-2015, 11:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
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03-26-2015, 11:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,973 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	Interesting. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

03-26-2015, 11:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
NeverBoneStck A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Beaverton, Or Posts: 1,110 Drives: 2008 G37 S Rep Power: 18	Looks good. I have had excellent results with their products as long as you follow the instructions.. Trilitheum likes this. __________________ Juiced! That is all you need to know !!

03-27-2015, 07:23 AM	#6 (permalink)
Trilitheum Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ontario Posts: 210 Drives: '11 370z 6M KAD Spt Rep Power: 14	Yes, you need to follow the instructions on the can closely, coats need to be thick, and it can take up to 2 hours for the wrinkles to appear, they recommend 3 coats minimum. __________________ 2011 Nissan 370Z Touring/Sport, 6MT, KAD

03-27-2015, 08:43 AM	#7 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,236 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	A question about cleaning. Since it is no longer a smooth surface, dust and grime will sit in those crevices. Would it be harder to clean? P's_Z likes this. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

03-27-2015, 08:49 AM	#8 (permalink)
Trilitheum Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ontario Posts: 210 Drives: '11 370z 6M KAD Spt Rep Power: 14	I don't think so, the wrinkles aren't that deep and the wrinkles themselves have a smooth hard surface. I think a deep pile rag or a soft brush would do the job nicely, time will tell but I have seen a lot of cars with a similar finish on the valve covers and they clean up nicely. __________________ 2011 Nissan 370Z Touring/Sport, 6MT, KAD

03-27-2015, 12:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
AdamRacer Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: North Florida Posts: 316 Drives: '12 MBlue 370z 6sp Rep Power: 13	That looks nice! Wish I knew of this before I installed my intakes. Trilitheum likes this.

03-27-2015, 12:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i like it, GJ! Trilitheum likes this.

03-27-2015, 01:10 PM	#11 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	I think it looks good. I wonder if doing the strut bar would look ok Trilitheum likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

03-27-2015, 03:20 PM	#14 (permalink)
Trilitheum Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ontario Posts: 210 Drives: '11 370z 6M KAD Spt Rep Power: 14	I thought about using the rest of the can on the strut bar, but came to the same conclusion, it would be too much. Might use it to accent some small pieces here and there, say the exterior of the power steering cap, etc. JARblue likes this. __________________ 2011 Nissan 370Z Touring/Sport, 6MT, KAD

03-29-2015, 11:50 PM	#15 (permalink)
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