Coolent Tank Question

[MichaelD]

I don't know if this is the correct place for this post, so Mods please move if it is not.

My old coolant tank developed a leak this week. I have thought about trying to buy one of those patch kits and fix it, than paint it, but I will probably just buy a new one. My question is, if I do buy the OEM one, has anyone had experence painting the OEM one? I think I remember reading about someone doing this awhile back, but can't find that now.
Also, has anyone had any experience with the Dali Racing Coolant Tank: OEM Billet Style? http://www.daliracing.com/v666-5/catalog/index_browse_part.cfm?focus=2066

Thanks

 

[SWIFTVISION]

There was a post from a member just a few days ago about painting his OEM tank red. Looked nice.

I personally would buy a new tank to make sure you don't have any more problems. I like the polished ones.

 

[clr1024]

I don't know if this is the correct place for this post, so Mods please move if it is not.

My old coolant tank developed a leak this week. I have thought about trying to buy one of those patch kits and fix it, than paint it, but I will probably just buy a new one. My question is, if I do buy the OEM one, has anyone had experence painting the OEM one? I think I remember reading about someone doing this awhile back, but can't find that now.
Also, has anyone had any experience with the Dali Racing Coolant Tank: OEM Billet Style? http://www.daliracing.com/v666-5/catalog/index_browse_part.cfm?focus=2066

Thanks

Several people have painted the OEM ones red, black etc. SOS has another option including a sight glass on the side of the tank:

http://www.scienceofspeed.com/products/engine_performance_products/NSX/ScienceofSpeed/coolant_tank/

 

[MichaelD]

Several people have painted the OEM ones red, black etc. SOS has another option including a sight glass on the side of the tank:

http://www.scienceofspeed.com/products/engine_performance_products/NSX/ScienceofSpeed/coolant_tank/

I actually purchased that one, but called this morning, and they told me there would not be any available for 3 months! So it is on to plan B.
Can anyone send me a link to where the other Prime members painted theirs? Thanks!

 

[clr1024]

I actually purchased that one, but called this morning, and they told me there would not be any available for 3 months! So it is on to plan B.
Can anyone send me a link to where the other Prime members painted theirs? Thanks!

Thats a bummer, you could try the patch kit as a temporay fix until they come in.

Here's a useful link for prep if you are going to do it.

http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51753&highlight=painted+coolant

Here are some links for painted coolant bottles


http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?t=75859&highlight=painted+coolant

Go to post 13 for the above link.

http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?t=72291&highlight=painted+coolant

http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62699&highlight=painted+coolant

http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?t=87446

 

[Doc308]

I painted mine about 2 summers ago and it's held up very well. I used SEM satin finish trim paint. You can now buy paints ( I think Dura Color) that are made to paint plastic with. It allegedly "bonds" to the plastic and you can get at most hardware stores. I was concerned about the heat generated by the coolant and was considering getting a heat resistant auto pain, But, I thought I'd try what I had on hand and, as noted, it's been good.

After painting your tank, be very careful in reinstalling it as the paint will scratch easily.

 

[garyn]

If you paint your coolant tank, you won't be able to see the level of the fluid. It may be worth the wait for the sos tank.

 

[MichaelD]

CLR1024, Thanks for all the links! Really helpful!
I have decided to get the OEM tank (SOS is getting this for me) and will probably paint it. I did a test paint on my old one, after patching it, and it looks good. Thanks again for all the advice guys!

 

[KooLaid]

painted mine a year ago. Scuffed it, then primered it a couple times. Then a few coats of flat black. The painted kinda flaked at one spot only, where the screw bolts to the bracket on the right hand side.

 

[Tony Montoya]

There is a thread about Macs in Japan and looking at some of the cars the coolant tank on the NSX-R is white with a black top. Another car also had this tank. Most of the others were the white coolant tank. Would a new coolant tank from Honda be white with a black top? It looks really good too.

 

[scorp965]

There is a thread about Macs in Japan and looking at some of the cars the coolant tank on the NSX-R is white with a black top. Another car also had this tank. Most of the others were the white coolant tank. Would a new coolant tank from Honda be white with a black top? It looks really good too.

The coolant tank is white, the 'milk bottle' - the black top you refer to is actually a rubber piece that slips over the white coolant tank; this rubber piece is stock on the nsx-r, and type S.

 

[stevenlee]

I painted mine with black wrinkle paint that held up very well. It's durable and looks very close to the valve covers' wrinkle black finish.

 

[rjp]

If you patch it up and it looks ugly, I have those black NSX-R rubber boots in stock. You can get one of those and cover it back up!

 

[smhrednsx91]

Whatever you do check the starter to see if coolent got into it -as did mine. I had to replace the starter about 6 monts after the leak was discovered and corrected. It is easy to check and a pain to deal with once the starter dies i.e. tow to your service.

 

[amo]

if u do spray it make sure you laqer it after should stop it flaking

ps i have 1 for sale if needed

thx amo