# Painting an IC

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**Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\
**Created:** [March 2, 2008, 3:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/painting-an-ic/44291 "2008-03-02T15:47:13Z")\
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**Post date:** [March 3, 2008, 6:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/painting-an-ic/44291/21 "2008-03-03T18:34:15Z")

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> [@Violator](#):
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> Black paint is the best way to go. It wont hurt efficiency
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> Welds do not anodize well…there will probably be a significant color difference

depends on the metal being welded compared to the filler rod, Anodize does add some thickness but a very small amount, it corrodes the aluminum as well as dyes it colors. I’m not sure about the thermo properties of anodized parts vs painted vs no treatment I’ve never had to deal with it on the team.

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