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Jan 21, 2005 | 04:00 PM

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Engine Dress up

Just one thing different from other is that i paint the housing panel on the brake/fluid cover. Turn out ok..i guess.

Jan 21, 2005 | 04:03 PM

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Jan 21, 2005 | 04:08 PM

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Looks awesome...Thumbs up..

Jan 21, 2005 | 05:35 PM

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nice

Jan 21, 2005 | 06:23 PM

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I would gladly pay someone to do my
covers and front like that.
That is very nice.

Jan 21, 2005 | 07:03 PM

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Originally posted by SvR350z
I would gladly pay someone to do my
covers and front like that.
That is very nice.

The admin on 350zfrenzy.com does engine covers. His name's Rob, he is in Orlando, does great work. http://www.350zfrenzy.com/forum/show...&threadid=2389

Jan 21, 2005 | 09:53 PM

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Hey Bubble...I actually did the same thing!

I painted mine gloss black w/ the engine over since I'll be giving my engine a nice stealthy black theme with a touch of red & chrome

. I also plan on painting my plenum black as soon as it's available.

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Jan 21, 2005 | 10:54 PM

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The admin on 350zfrenzy.com does engine covers. His name's Rob, he is in Orlando, does great work. http://www.350zfrenzy.com/forum/show...&threadid=2389

ZPRESENCE charge too much for paiting it. I would recommend gundam02. Cost 1/2 less than ZPRESENCE and quality the same.

Jan 22, 2005 | 05:14 AM

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ZPRESENCE charge too much for paiting it. I would recommend gundam02. Cost 1/2 less than ZPRESENCE and quality the same.

Bump that

Jan 22, 2005 | 05:38 AM

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Where can I find this gundam02 person.
Im looking into having this done when I find the $$.

Thanks

Jan 22, 2005 | 05:42 AM

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He is on this board

https://my350z.com/forum/member.php?...o&userid=36344

Jan 22, 2005 | 09:01 AM

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How hard is it to get the housing panels off by the battery and brake fluid covers. I want to paint these also.

Jan 22, 2005 | 09:35 AM

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How hard is it to get the housing panels off by the battery and brake fluid covers. I want to paint these also.

less than 30 seconds. Just pop up those plastic tap.

Jan 23, 2005 | 04:15 PM

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Looks oh so familiar. Nice job bro!

Jan 23, 2005 | 06:02 PM

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Looks oh so familiar. Nice job bro!

hehehe...inspired by you... BUT i will make them different from you. Will update with new pic soon. hehehe

Jan 24, 2005 | 02:29 AM

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Quote:

Originally posted by SvR350z
I would gladly pay someone to do my
covers and front like that.
That is very nice.

you can do it yourself and save a lot of money...i just did mine as well and have no experience w/paint and i didn't buy a spray gun either. i just went to autozone, picked up adhesive promoter, primer and high heat engine paint in the colors that i wanted and some high heat clear coat and i started painting. i even masked off the lettering and painted it a different color than the rest of the piece. anyone can do it...here are a few pics:

I did the engine cover 1st and so its not as nice as the rest of the pieces...its not as shiney b/c i wetsanded it w/1500 grit sandpaper after clearing it...DO NOT DO THAT...