Jetex Cone Colouring

RDS · Aug 15, 2011

Does anyone know if its possible to wash the blue colouring out of the Jetex cone filters?
I'm wanting to try one out as they're one of the better cones on the market, however my engine bay is red and black and I dont want to spoil the look with a blue cone.

If possible I would want to dye it red, however I'm not sure if this would have an adverse effect on how well it filters and flows.

If I cant I'll probably try an Apexi, only thing putting me off is how lost they look in the LCR bay.

Any help appreciated

crezz · Aug 15, 2011

i know that the k&n filter oil is red if you did get the colour out

oldskool · Aug 15, 2011

if theyre made out of cotton, then maybe, you could bleach it and then dye it red. As for the apexi, theyre a very good filter and a few guys run them on here

RDS · Aug 15, 2011

crezz said:
i know that the k&n filter oil is red if you did get the colour out

Yeah I've got a K&N at the moment and dont really need a new filter I'm just curious as to whether the Jetex or Apexi will flow better

oldskool said:
if theyre made out of cotton, then maybe, you could bleach it and then dye it red. As for the apexi, theyre a very good filter and a few guys run them on here

The Apexi is an option I'm really considering although as I said they get lost in our bays:

Photo courtesy of matt88 lcr (hope you dont mind mate)

Compared to the K&N:

Bleaching may work but would it have a detrimental effect on the filter?

oldskool · Aug 15, 2011

To be honest I dont know if it would affect it in any way, the Apexi may be small but apparently it can shift some air and filters much better than its rivals. Dont know what its rated at though, ask Mo or Wayne

sambryant · Aug 15, 2011

I was thinking of washing my jetex cone and dye it red with fabric dye. My only concern is if the filter gets wet will the colour run and what damage would this do to the running of the car. I have my spare neuspeed cone. My use this as a tester

JU5 2 SLY · Aug 15, 2011

I thought about doing this ages ago. I bought a jetex second hand from another member to give it a go, but its not really the cotton thats blue, its the wire mesh thats blue! so if you did dye it then you'd still have the blue mesh. I even tried sanding/stripping it but this was more hassel than it was worth. Saying that, I'm loving my apexi!
Also check out BMC i think they have just released a new RED open cone filter for 2011. Similar to the Apexi but I think it also comes with a carbon fiber half heat shield.

RDS · Aug 16, 2011

sambryant said:
I was thinking of washing my jetex cone and dye it red with fabric dye. My only concern is if the filter gets wet will the colour run and what damage would this do to the running of the car. I have my spare neuspeed cone. My use this as a tester

Let me know how it goes mate

JU5 2 SLY said:
I thought about doing this ages ago. I bought a jetex second hand from another member to give it a go, but its not really the cotton thats blue, its the wire mesh thats blue! so if you did dye it then you'd still have the blue mesh. I even tried sanding/stripping it but this was more hassel than it was worth. Saying that, I'm loving my apexi!
Also check out BMC i think they have just released a new RED open cone filter for 2011. Similar to the Apexi but I think it also comes with a carbon fiber half heat shield.

I didnt realise the mesh was blue aswell. It may be a waste of time then. Think I'll need to find a donor old filter to have a go with before I buy a new one

crezz · Aug 16, 2011

no i mean the oil that you use on the filter once its been washed is red

ibizacupra · Aug 16, 2011

can you see it with the bonnet closed then?

crezz · Aug 16, 2011

sambryant · Aug 16, 2011

ibizacupra said:
can you see it with the bonnet closed then?

haha bill, colour coded is a must

RDS · Aug 16, 2011

What if I decide to run mine like Sam

RDS · Aug 16, 2011

As Jetex do a red filter (only rated to 250bhp) I decided to drop them and email to see if it was possible to make a red FR-08001 cone. The sales department mentioned that it would have to be a minimum order of 25+ however this is not guaranteed as the factory is shut for summer, but they will inquire when the factory is open and get back to me. Also cost would increase by 10-15% due to the limited run, but not confirmed.

I am looking for any interested parties and I'll keep you updated with any info Jetex get back to me with.

I'm not selling these, justing trying to gauge any interest there is and maybe acting as a middle man (for no financial gain) to get these distributed to others (if it goes ahead). Obviously it all depends on cost and numbers.

Nimzy · Aug 16, 2011

RDS said:
As Jetex do a red filter (only rated to 250bhp) I decided to drop them and email to see if it was possible to make a red FR-08001 cone. The sales department mentioned that it would have to be a minimum order of 25+ however this is not guaranteed as the factory is shut for summer, but they will inquire when the factory is open and get back to me. Also cost would increase by 10-15% due to the limited run, but not confirmed.

I am looking for any interested parties and I'll keep you updated with any info Jetex get back to me with.

I'm not selling these, justing trying to gauge any interest there is and maybe acting as a middle man (for no financial gain) to get these distributed to others (if it goes ahead). Obviously it all depends on cost and numbers.

I'd be interested in a red jetex as I've just decided that the theme for my bay is going to be red!

cupra r. ash · Aug 16, 2011

the red jetex is only rated to 250bhp? so what about the original blue ones? how much can they flow?

KatCowie · Aug 17, 2011

RDS said:
As Jetex do a red filter (only rated to 250bhp) I decided to drop them and email to see if it was possible to make a red FR-08001 cone. The sales department mentioned that it would have to be a minimum order of 25+ however this is not guaranteed as the factory is shut for summer, but they will inquire when the factory is open and get back to me. Also cost would increase by 10-15% due to the limited run, but not confirmed.

I am looking for any interested parties and I'll keep you updated with any info Jetex get back to me with.

I'm not selling these, justing trying to gauge any interest there is and maybe acting as a middle man (for no financial gain) to get these distributed to others (if it goes ahead). Obviously it all depends on cost and numbers.

I'd be very interested!

oldskool · Aug 17, 2011

suppose you could go k and n . I still think the apexi would be best, theyre rated highly too. Just keep your standard airbox put a greenpanel filter in there and paint the airbox red.

sambryant · Aug 17, 2011

i would be interested

RDS · Aug 17, 2011

cupra r said:
the red jetex is only rated to 250bhp? so what about the original blue ones? how much can they flow?

The red ones are a different design, link. The blue cones people run on here are rated to 410bhp and seem to flow really well.

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