Painted valve covers, TB, intake, etc.
11-21-2007, 08:23 AM
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Painted valve covers, TB, intake, etc. I finished up my cam swap a few weeks ago and decided to paint some engine parts while I had it apart.
This is a rattle can job with lots of sanding. I painted the intake a dark metallic gray and the valve covers, TB, & MAF "Orange Mist" by Dupli-Color. Looked pretty close to SOM and was a deal at $5 a can. Also clear coated everything.
I applied two coats of primer, color, and clear to all the parts. The only sanding I did was before priming to smooth things out and get good adhesion.
JC
This is a rattle can job with lots of sanding. I painted the intake a dark metallic gray and the valve covers, TB, & MAF "Orange Mist" by Dupli-Color. Looked pretty close to SOM and was a deal at $5 a can. Also clear coated everything.
I applied two coats of primer, color, and clear to all the parts. The only sanding I did was before priming to smooth things out and get good adhesion.
JC
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11-21-2007, 02:03 PM
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unless he re-painted the exterior..or the engine bay; it looks to be black to me
is that VSG on the intake?
it looks good, everythng pops real nice. the intake would prolly be overkill if the same color..but a gloss black would look good
11-21-2007, 04:09 PM
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That is a great color and looks like very good quality!
Best spray paint job...ever.
When I do my Coil pack relocation kit.. I think I will grind down those coil pack mounting tabs smooth then paint it.
Best spray paint job...ever.
When I do my Coil pack relocation kit.. I think I will grind down those coil pack mounting tabs smooth then paint it.
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looks good man i just did the same stuff... but all in black.. and going to have my coils painted mystic teal... to match the car... yea the prep work is a PITA but pays in the long run... how many coats of clear did you use.. and have you buffed them yet? i will get some pics of mine when i am finished...
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