Painting a 2002tii air filter housing

[schuetz1619]

I painted mine 25 years ago using a Würth spray product recommended by Jim at the old 2002AD in Sun Valley. It didn't have the same sheen that I've seen in period engine-bay pix. It's time for another paint job. Any recommendations for a product available today?

 

Many thanks.

 

2002tii 2700056

[Conserv]

They were originally semi-gloss — neither gloss nor matte. I’ve always used powdercoating, because of its durability, but I’d bet any good semi-gloss black spray paint will get you close.

By the by, VIN 2760056 is a seriously-early tii. Congrats! Now how do we get your car into the Registry? 😉👍

(Do you have a manufacturing date and confirmation of factory color from BMW Group Archives? Info.grouparchiv@bmwgroup.com) I’d be happy to help!

 

Regards,

 

Steve

 

 

[bergie33]

I haven't gotten around to it yet, but this is what I plan on using. Should be pretty durable since it is a 2k paint. 

[Stevenc22]

VHT Engine Paint, GM Satin Black.

 

 

[CaptainT]

Hammerite Hammered Black. Gave a beautiful finish some years ago.

[jgerock]

My 73tii air cleaner was powder coated in gloss black. My 69 (2002ti air cleaner) was powder coated in 50% gloss black. You have choices😉.

[Conserv]

The ti airbox is… just right!

 

Best regards,

 

Steve

 

 

[JohnS]

Whatever you do, replace the rubber washers when reassembling it.  I ended up buying them from BMW...

 

Part #16114080148

 

 

 

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I had mine powder coated in a semi-flat black.  Semi-gloss, semi-flat... same

Cost me about $100 and I'm happy.  

 

Edited October 15, 2022 by JohnS