Powder coating the intake and valve covers

[my95mtxsho]

I've been looking into powdercoating my intake and valve covers. I asked arround abit and someone told me that the paint would begin to burn while the car is running. I know that several others have done it and it looks fantastic, but is there any possibility of the paint burning under normal driving conditions? If so is there a beter grade of Powder Coating available that will handle the heat that an engine in capable of? Any help is a preciated.

 

[rangerj]

my95mtxsho,

They make powder coating material for exhaust headers. It doesn't get any hotter than that!
Normal powdercoating is cured at 350 to 400 degrees.

When my Yamaha is fully warmed up I can put my hand on the intake manifol or valve cover. Why would the (powder coat) paint "burn off".

If you are going to spend the money to get this done, go to a professional with a top notch reputation. It is expensive. the parts have to be cleaned, then bead blasted, then cleaned, then masked, then coated, and finally baked.

The end results are beautiful.
rangerj