LSX oil pan finishes- You decide.
 

Boys and Girls-

We have decided against zinc plating our oil pans because it is getting hard to find a decent company to do it in a reasonable time frame.

We have decided on two options- The first is a light gray powdercoating that looks very OEM like and matches the rest of the LSX factory parts.


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The second option is one my fabricator thought of after he used scotch-brite on the entire pan. We then had it cleared with powder coating. I like this one because it shows the amazing TIG welds he is able to lay down. they look like a tiny stack of dimes laid out.

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Pick your favorite finish and leave us feedback! You could end up deciding how we finish our products!

Tyler

I voted neither.The grey does nothing for me...and it hides all the neat welds.
Clear is better...but still doesn't do much for me.

I'd prefer black. I know, not on your list. :)

Jody

I used to like the grey and still do but not as much. Two of my engines use a grey that is almost identical. IMO, there should also be a satin black option or a nice bright metallic aluminum powdercoating.

In fact I am changing the grey on the engine to the metallic aluminum finish and the other black.



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clear looks killer, nice work guys:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

I like the raw look of the clear PDC, but not the discoloration from the welds.

I would go with a darker gray though if you're going to put color on it. Something close to the look of "cast iron gray" spray paint.

I love the clear!!! It's unique just like your company!!:bow:

I voted clear powder coated... but would like to see one in black also. Just my .02

Derek-

The welds aren't actually discolored, we just use a special filler rod called Silicon Bronze. The welds are gold in person while the pan appears to have a stainless steel finish because of the scotch-brite treatment to it.

Tyler

Tyler:

Highlight the Beautiful welding, or Powder Coat/Paint it distinctively in the colors and/or design of your logo.

Your products are really nice, why not attach your company to those beautiful parts so people will know immediately whose they are, and where the parts came from.

They would be unique and would highlight your company.

Since Quality is a big part of what you supply, it would also help create, "Status", among the other attributes your products offer. Look at Hurst Shifters for instance. It's not just a shifter, it's a "Hurst", shifter.

Oldsmobile created a whole specialty car design over the name of a shifter.

"The Hurst Olds"

Thoughts??

Ty O'Neal