Engine cover paint questions
So one thing I have on my to do list is to paint my engine cover. Right now it's just a plain black. I was thinking of doing like a black and red 2 tone paint job or possibly a red and white 2 tone to match when I paint my ground effects white. Anyway, has anyone done this before? What paint should I be buying, as well as do I need a primer and clear coat? How many coats should I put on it? and any other tips or anything that you have would be awesome. Thanks everyone
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Best thing to do is put lots of primer on it and let it set outside on hot days for a week or 2 so the primer will dry an shrink than you can wet sand it and itll remove the texture, any paint will work for painting, i use Dupont auto paint on the covers i do, just take your time
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Originally Posted by 03JGMonte
(Post 534181)
Best thing to do is put lots of primer on it and let it set outside on hot days for a week or 2 so the primer will dry an shrink than you can wet sand it and itll remove the texture, any paint will work for painting, i use Dupont auto paint on the covers i do, just take your time
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That's some really sick work man. And also do you need any special paint since it gets a tad hot on the engine? haha
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Painted mine, all dupicolor stuff, sanded down to begin with, wax/grease remover, adheasion promoter, perfect match universal black, did 3-4coats wet sanded beteen perfect match silver, perfect match clearcoat, all rattle can
This was befor i cleared http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos...32143557_n.jpg After and on the car http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos...67132120_n.jpg |
Originally Posted by iMuf
(Post 534210)
That's some really sick work man. And also do you need any special paint since it gets a tad hot on the engine? haha
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Originally Posted by 03JGMonte
(Post 534217)
I just use Dupont Base Coat Clear Coat jut like the exterior of your car is done
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The engine cover is there to quiet down the engine and hide parts, it doesn't get hot enough to require high heat stuff.
Check out this how-to thread from a grand prix forum. I had to use the wayback machine to view it, because the current site seems to error out. Pontiac Grand Prix Forums : Grandprix |
Originally Posted by iMuf
(Post 534272)
Alright, I was just making sure you don't need like a high heat paint or anything like that
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