Anyone know how to remove the Engine Cover???

SteveSky67 · 09-01-2008, 07:15 PM

I want to paint my engine cover and I cannot find the clips to remove it, does anyboy know how to do this???

BSRL · 09-01-2008, 07:22 PM

Just pull up on it. It pops off.

SteveSky67 · 09-01-2008, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by BSRL

Just pull up on it. It pops off.

Damn, I hope I don't hurt myself....

Thanks!

I asked the tech at the dealer and wouldn't give me the time of day, nice customer service, eh?...

SWTSKY · 09-01-2008, 07:51 PM

Did ya get it yet

BSRL · 09-01-2008, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveSky67

Damn, I hope I don't hurt myself....

Thanks!

I asked the tech at the dealer and wouldn't give me the time of day, nice customer service, eh?...

Don't worry, I didn't know until someone told me. Just give it a good yank.

SkyBaby · 09-01-2008, 08:14 PM

Yep... just pull straight up... I wouldnt say yank... but if you pull it .. it will come up easily SkyBaby

SteveSky67 · 09-01-2008, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by SkyBaby

Yep... just pull straight up... I wouldnt say yank... but if you pull it .. it will come up easily SkyBaby

Boy, i feel there are going to be a lot of quotes coming from this thread.

..but i will try it tomorrow...thanks

GaryH · 09-01-2008, 10:31 PM

I painted mine. There are several post about the type of paint to use on the plastic etc, etc, etc.

SteveSky67 · 09-01-2008, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by GaryH

I painted mine. There are several post about the type of paint to use on the plastic etc, etc, etc.

Hey, thanks for the advice, but i'm buying a second engine cover...that way i have one to drive with and one for shows, etc...i'm taking it to a body shop to get it done, i an also getting the fues box cover painted as welll

GaryH · 09-01-2008, 10:54 PM

I think I found a pic. I painted mine silver to match the silver pearl. Someone that has done this before posted the type of paint etc. It is made for painting plastic and can be bought in spray cans at Wal-Mart.

SteveSky67 · 09-01-2008, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by GaryH

I think I found a pic. I painted mine silver to match the silver pearl. Someone that has done this before posted the type of paint etc. It is made for painting plastic and can be bought in spray cans at Wal-Mart.

I'm guessing that is the base model....that looks sweet

, what is the temp range on the paint, i got quoted at one body shop $150.00, of course that was the wrong one, i was supposed to go to the one in the back......

SKY888 · 09-02-2008, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveSky67

Hey, thanks for the advice, but i'm buying a second engine cover...that way i have one to drive with and one for shows, etc...i'm taking it to a body shop to get it done, i an also getting the fues box cover painted as welll

hi bro! so more improvements for carshows, huh?

by the way, why do you need two? Can't you just use one cover for both shows and daily driving? What's the concern?

SteveSky67 · 09-02-2008, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by SKY888

hi bro! so more improvements for carshows, huh?

by the way, why do you need two? Can't you just use one cover for both shows and daily driving? What's the concern?

I here conflicting stories on temps for the paint, dont want it to get ruined after the first time i display it......

Rick Tinley Park · 09-02-2008, 10:19 PM

after 5-6000 miles

L32togo · 09-02-2008, 11:13 PM

Of course you wouldn't say yank, SkyBaby, you're a southern belle. May not be politically correct either.

SWTSKY · 09-03-2008, 05:51 AM

I bought me an extra one too thinking the same thing. Never had to use it. Had my original one painted (I'm guessing 10,000 miles ago) at a body shop and still looking good as new. Probably bring the extra new one with me to nationals and see if I could sell it. But here's mine.
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SteveSky67 · 09-03-2008, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by SWTSKY

I bought me an extra one too thinking the same thing. Never had to use it. Had my original one painted (I'm guessing 10,000 miles ago) at a body shop and still looking good as new. Probably bring the extra new one with me to nationals and see if I could sell it. But here's mine.
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Well, i figured that if i sell the car down the road, the next owner would not want a painted cover. so, yeah, i would have a painted cover for a car that i dont own, but at least it wont bring the value down

SKY888 · 09-03-2008, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveSky67

Well, i figured that if i sell the car down the road, the next owner would not want a painted cover. so, yeah, i would have a painted cover for a car that i dont own, but at least it wont bring the value down

I here you now bro!

If I sell my car....hopefully the buyer will like all of my mods! If not, I'll wait for the next interested buyer

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GaryH First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fairhope, Al Posts: 1,377 My Photos: (0)	I think I found a pic. I painted mine silver to match the silver pearl. Someone that has done this before posted the type of paint etc. It is made for painting plastic and can be bought in spray cans at Wal-Mart. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Silver Pearl Black/Black leather LSD CD/MP3 XM satellite 5 speed manual VIN#1745 Fiamm horn Magnaflow Quad Tip Exhaust

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SWTSKY First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Corinth Tx Posts: 769 My Photos: (4)	I bought me an extra one too thinking the same thing. Never had to use it. Had my original one painted (I'm guessing 10,000 miles ago) at a body shop and still looking good as new. Probably bring the extra new one with me to nationals and see if I could sell it. But here's mine. new_pictures_176 - Saturn Sky Pics Photos Pictures __________________ Chili Pepper Red Premium Trim Package Tan/Black Tinted Windows / Wind Restrictor/ Automatic,LSD, Chili Pepper Red Calipers XM, MP3, 6 Disk, Monsoon Stereo / Stubby Antenna Duel CAI-Fujita Magnaflow Dual Exhaust w/ quad tips Last edited by SWTSKY : 09-03-2008 at 05:53 AM.