Bead blast intake manifold?

Cloud9...68 · 2011-11-16T21:11:30-06:00

I've found a place that does bead blasting for a reasonable price, so I'm planning to have them bead blast my grungy valve cover, after which I'll put some clear coat on it. But is it a good idea to also bead blast an intake manifold? I love the look that it give the valve cover gasket, and it would be convenient to go ahead and do both. Also, a few related questions: 1. How long can I wait between the blasting and the application of the clear coat? 2. Any specific recommendation as to type of clear coat paint? 3. If I bead blast the intake manifold, do I have to take off all the hoses, or can they be masked off? Thanks.