GEN-6-271-10 FMIC Stencil

Repainting FMIC requires removal of front bumper and then the intercooler. Instructions are not provided here for that. You can consult our FMIC instructions for that process

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This guide gives our recommend method for repainting the logo on 27WON brand intercoolers

Results will vary depending on the quality of prep work & care taken in the painting process

This guide is for all 27WON Intercoolers. Some images may not depict your specific intercooler. The process is similar

Remove the front bumper from the car to gain access to the intercooler

Remove the intercooler from the car

Once the intercooler has been removed from the Civic, place it on a clean work area as shown

The front of the intercooler should be facing up, with the logo positioned as shown

To ensure the intercooler remains stable and level, place foam or wood blocks under the intercooler

If using wood, ensure wood blocks are wrapped in a protective cloth or material to prevent damage to the back of the intercooler

If you repaint the face of the intercooler, you may lose the logo positioning, and you will need to manually center the stencil on the intercooler

For light scratches and defects, use 600 grit sandpaper (or Green Scotch-Brite) and lightly scuff the surface by hand until the defects are less visible

For larger defects, lower grit sandpaper (like 200) may be required. To achieve a smooth finish after using a lower grit sandpaper, you then must sand with progressively higher grit (400, 600, 1000) until the desired finish is achieved

After sanding, clean the surface using compressed air or micro-fiber towel, and apply black touch-up paint as necessary

27WON recommends Rustoleum 2X Ultra Paint & Primer in Flat Black for touching up face of the FMIC

After repairs have been completed, allow sufficient time for paint to dry before proceeding to applying new logo

Locate Intercooler Stencil

Carefully "pop" out the die-cut letters of the stencil

Use caution to prevent the stencil from bending or creasing

Stencil will appear as shown

Center the stencil over the existing logo

Of course, if you repainted the face of the intercooler you have to manually align the logo

When placing the stencil over the existing logo, ensure the stencil is aligned properly by confirming that only white paint is visible

Being careful to not bump the stencil, tape the stencil in position with blue painters tape

Do not use masking tape, duct tape, or other types of tape as they may leave adhesive or damage the finish

It's recommended to use thick packing paper or newspaper to masking the entire intercooler. Sufficient coverage is required or paint overspray WILL occur

Gather/Cut QTY(4). roughly 3ft x 3ft sheets of paper

Place the first sheet of paper on the top of the intercooler core

Tape as shown

Place the second & third sheets on the sides of intercooler core

Tape as shown

Place the fourth sheet on the bottom of intercooler core

Tape as shown

For repainting the "27WON" logo, 27WON recommends Rustoleum 2X Ultra Paint & Primer in Semi-Gloss White

Read and follow manufacturers instructions on the paint can

Hold the can ~ 6 inches vertical from the stencil surface

Point the spray from the can straight down or excessive overspray will occur

Spray the paint straight down while moving side to side in a slow and consistent pace

Spray 2-3 coats of paint until white color is consistent over all exposed intercooler core

Verify the edges and corners of the entire logo have solid white color

Allow sufficient time for the paint to dry before proceeding

Let paint dry fully

Remove the tape holding the paper to the intercooler

Remove the attached paper

Remove the tape holding the stencil to the intercooler

Carefully lift the entire stencil straight off the intercooler

Verify:

Paint overspray does not cause letters to blend into each other

Corners and edges have sharp line and consistent color

If logo quality is poor and needs to be repainted, it's recommended to cover the logo in black paint, allow to dry, and repeat the painting process already outlined

Reinstall intercooler on car

Reinstall front bumper

This completes the repainting process of your 27WON Performance Intercooler when using the 27WON FMIC Stencil

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