Engine cover "Bling"

clif · 08-01-2008, 11:15 AM

Just about finished painting the engine cover, thought I'd attach photos for your comments!

Clif

RedSkyWV · 08-01-2008, 11:18 AM

Looks great, almost exactly how I plan to do mine.

Boomer · 08-01-2008, 02:59 PM

Very nice! What paint / color brand is that?

SKY888 · 08-01-2008, 03:57 PM

good job bro!

jasontamu · 08-01-2008, 04:05 PM

looks good....have you guys seen this..

custom carbon fiber engine cover!
-j

BSRL · 08-01-2008, 04:38 PM

Nice job! Looks great.

WishfulThinking · 08-01-2008, 05:01 PM

For some reason, I was half expecting to see something that had been gone over with a bedazzler. (Don't know why.)

Looks good.

xxdjfate76xx · 08-01-2008, 07:36 PM

looks great, what product/method did you use?

compdoc777 · 08-01-2008, 10:33 PM

looks like we had the same idea.

clif · 08-02-2008, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xxdjfate76xx

looks great, what product/method did you use?

Thanks to all! I used Duplicolor products. Adhesion promoter, metalcast gtround coat, metalcast red, then hit the valleys and letters with a "silver leafing" paint pen. Of course, I did all this AFTER I ran the cover through the dishwasher to remove all grease and thoroughly rinsing with lots of water. Gave it a wipe with acetone for good measure and began spraying.

I used the same metalcast red on my rear calipers.

Feel free to ask any other questions!

Clif

clif · 08-02-2008, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boomer

Very nice! What paint / color brand is that?

Duplicolor metalcast red. I have also posted my method above.

Clif

Griz · 08-02-2008, 02:26 PM

Krylon Fusion spray paint for plastic

Wiped down with mineral spirits for prep and sprayed 2 coats. Dries in 15 mins. This paint is specifically made for superior adhesion to plastic with virtually no prep. No primer needed, no adhesion promoter needed. The finish is far nicer on this than the one I did on my 03 Silverado engine cover using Duplicolor with adhesion promoter, paint and clear coat.

clif · 08-02-2008, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Griz

Krylon Fusion spray paint for plastic

Wiped down with mineral spirits for prep and sprayed 2 coats. Dries in 15 mins. This paint is specifically made for superior adhesion to plastic with virtually no prep. No primer needed, no adhesion promoter needed. The finish is far nicer on this than the one I did on my 03 Silverado engine cover using Duplicolor with adhesion promoter, paint and clear coat.

Looks very nice indeed.

Clif

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08-01-2008, 11:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
RedSkyWV Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Morgantown WV Posts: 217 My Photos: (0)	Looks great, almost exactly how I plan to do mine.

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jasontamu First 2000 Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 11 My Photos: (0)	looks good....have you guys seen this.. custom carbon fiber engine cover! -j

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WishfulThinking First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 210 My Photos: (0)	For some reason, I was half expecting to see something that had been gone over with a bedazzler. (Don't know why.) Looks good.

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compdoc777 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 579 My Photos: (6)	looks like we had the same idea. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 07 SKY Redline Silver Red/Black Leather, JPM Dash Red leather, WDE Carbon Fiber Dash Kit, BSR Tune, Fujita Intake, Dejon IC pipes, Hahn IC, 3" Magnaflow Quad Exhaust, DDM BBK (RED), BlackCatCustom Gauges. http://www.compdoc777.com/Carstuff/sky1.jpg

08-02-2008, 02:26 PM	#12 (permalink)
Griz Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: KCMO Posts: 72 My Photos: (3)	Krylon Fusion spray paint for plastic Wiped down with mineral spirits for prep and sprayed 2 coats. Dries in 15 mins. This paint is specifically made for superior adhesion to plastic with virtually no prep. No primer needed, no adhesion promoter needed. The finish is far nicer on this than the one I did on my 03 Silverado engine cover using Duplicolor with adhesion promoter, paint and clear coat. __________________ 2008 Chili Pepper Red Sky RL MO SKY!

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