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When using the spray can paint the part doesnt need to be removed for touch ups, just mask off surrounding areas, clean/prep the area then spay to touch up or recoat the whole thing just like a pigmented paint, touch ups blend very well. As for yellowing/discoloring etc, if you apply it right & use a good paint, these high temp clears dont yellow, discolor or flake, some of my parts have been in use for 15+ years with no signs of any of that happening. These paints can be bought at most auto parts stores or any home store like home depot or menards.

The HO intake i have was powder coated by the prev owner, looked terrible, super think & uneven plus chips & dings from wrenches etc, not to mention possible heat retaining issues... i called around to see about removing it, blasters said they wouldnt do it as its very hard to get off & could damage the aluminum. I called a powder coater & they said the only way to remove it without damage was to acid dip it which they have a big tank for that, they dropped it in the acid for 24+ hours & it was all stripped off with no damage to the intake. I lightly blasted it then prepped it & lightly sprayed with clear (had been blasted before so lost a little of the sand cast finish) but looks as good as it can and will stay that way for 20+ years.