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Old 12-28-10, 03:06 PM
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Default Engine cover paint project

I wanted to add some color to break up all the black in engine bay. Other guys have done this before but they have left rough portion of engine cover as is and just painted over that section. So I decided to sand down, fill, prime and paint that portion of engine cover I wanted finished look. I still have some finishing touches to complete but I figure I share the pics of my project.

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It looks different that's for sure. Do you have any pictures of it installed?
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More pics

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Looks really good, nice job. Do you have any more info on paint used?
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outside pics didnt wipe down engine cover before i took pics so you will see dust in some pics.
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Originally Posted by BigMikeISF
Looks really good, nice job. Do you have any more info on paint used?
Color matched paint Lexus code 8U1 toyota code Blue Met
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Not feeling it....too much blue in the engine bay. But great quality job though.

If I had to go blue, I would have matched it with the JoeZ intake's blue.....

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Originally Posted by TOPSECRTIS
It looks different that's for sure. Do you have any pictures of it installed?
here you go
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looks great with the blue intake. nice DIY to give it some usb under the hood!
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Originally Posted by mugenh22a4
Not feeling it....too much blue in the engine bay. But great quality job though.

If I had to go blue, I would have matched it with the JoeZ intake's blue.....
Thanks for compliment regarding quality, I know some people prefer more of stock look. I wanted to color match car on this project the two blues are pretty close when you see them in person.
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Originally Posted by bnizzle87
looks great with the blue intake. nice DIY to give it some usb under the hood!
Thanks bnizzle87
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please excuse the dumb question but I ask cuz idk. But is the black part of ur engine cover come like that from factory or is that vynil? I noticed u have a 2011 F. I have a 09 and mine is grayish silver.
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yes the engine cover is black from factory on the 2011 ISF
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Looks great! I can't tell it doesn't match the JoeZ intake... I love the black CF too!
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Looks great man! Well done!


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