Painting engine covers
Painting engine covers
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I had mine painted cause it was scratched up from getting stepped on upside down on concrete....dont ask.
Anyway, it looks better than just the nasty black manifold and wire looms without it. I dunno, it''s up to you. Mine was out of necessity and lack of funds, but I do plan on getting carbon fiber later too.
Anyway, it looks better than just the nasty black manifold and wire looms without it. I dunno, it''s up to you. Mine was out of necessity and lack of funds, but I do plan on getting carbon fiber later too.
haha CF is nice but $500+ for a set is a little much for engine dress up. What color did you paint it? I was originally thinking about painting red but now just a gloss black.
Ive done a few, Acura, GS, IS... and i just used regular automotive paint i.e. paint and body shop paint (Sikkens Paint) then just put a good coat of clear on them. Never had any problems from them.
1992 Acura Legend
2002 IS300
2001 GS300
1992 Acura Legend
2002 IS300
2001 GS300
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Here's a nice DIY I found:
http://tl.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=724361
http://www.nissanversaforums.com/how...ine-cover.html with pictures
Basics:
http://tl.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=724361
http://www.nissanversaforums.com/how...ine-cover.html with pictures
Basics:
Remove all the parts
wash
sand with 800 lightly unless you want it glass smooth
wipe with IPA or prepsol
spray with primer for plastic adhesion
I used Caliper paint for the gold and engine paint for the grey
Spray light coats 10 min apart. I did 4 coats.
Let dry over nite
Install
Just remember when you remove them next time the parts will flex .. the paint won't.
wash
sand with 800 lightly unless you want it glass smooth
wipe with IPA or prepsol
spray with primer for plastic adhesion
I used Caliper paint for the gold and engine paint for the grey
Spray light coats 10 min apart. I did 4 coats.
Let dry over nite
Install
Just remember when you remove them next time the parts will flex .. the paint won't.
Last edited by shadowman; May 17, 2011 at 09:46 PM.
Driver School Candidate
Joined: May 2011
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From: PA
Never done an engine cover but used it plenty of times on other plastic/interior parts that may flex.
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