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07-20-2005, 01:46 PM
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i need help painting my covers
Ok here is the deal
i painted my covers a little over a year ago and i want to repaint them.
First what is the best stuff to use to get the old paint off because i dont want to repaint over them.
Next, what grit sanpaper should i use when i wet sand the covers to prep them for the basecoat.
Now something that i think i did wrong the first time.
1. how many coats of base coat should i apply.
2. How many coats of paint shopuld i apply.
3. How many coats of clear should i apply
4. is there anything special i should do inbetween coats???
I plan on painting the radiator brace and the plastic fillers arount the brake and battery fluid covers like bubble did but before i do i have a little problem.
I think i know how to get the radiator brace off. It is a handful of screws two twists locks and like 6 plastic pop rivets. These rivets are also holding in the fillers around the other covers. Are there a special way to take these off and put them back on? i think they need to be taken off for the removal off the front bumper and any info or pics on how to get these off woulb be very helpful.
The last thing that i might have a problem with gettin the radiator brace off is the hood latch holder (whateve the thing that holds up the hood is). Does anyone here know how to take that off?
And lastly i [plan on getting a engine filler for in front of the radiator brace. I know these are like steel or aluminum or some crap. Is the process for painting these different than plastic? If so how?
please help me!!
I have some pretty good plans for my engine bay and i will post pics when im done.
Hopefully this shiould be done in a couple of weeks with your help of course.
Thanks
i painted my covers a little over a year ago and i want to repaint them.
First what is the best stuff to use to get the old paint off because i dont want to repaint over them.
Next, what grit sanpaper should i use when i wet sand the covers to prep them for the basecoat.
Now something that i think i did wrong the first time.
1. how many coats of base coat should i apply.
2. How many coats of paint shopuld i apply.
3. How many coats of clear should i apply
4. is there anything special i should do inbetween coats???
I plan on painting the radiator brace and the plastic fillers arount the brake and battery fluid covers like bubble did but before i do i have a little problem.
I think i know how to get the radiator brace off. It is a handful of screws two twists locks and like 6 plastic pop rivets. These rivets are also holding in the fillers around the other covers. Are there a special way to take these off and put them back on? i think they need to be taken off for the removal off the front bumper and any info or pics on how to get these off woulb be very helpful.
The last thing that i might have a problem with gettin the radiator brace off is the hood latch holder (whateve the thing that holds up the hood is). Does anyone here know how to take that off?
And lastly i [plan on getting a engine filler for in front of the radiator brace. I know these are like steel or aluminum or some crap. Is the process for painting these different than plastic? If so how?
please help me!!
I have some pretty good plans for my engine bay and i will post pics when im done.
Hopefully this shiould be done in a couple of weeks with your help of course.
Thanks
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12-10-2005, 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Bubble
hehehe...you need to paint that radiator bracket. 
12-10-2005, 02:23 PM
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I love seeing great looking engine bays. those that take pride in them, really love their cars. here are pics of mine
Present day pics
Without strut bar
Older pics. Look closely then compare with turbonetics kit pics and you can see how my cusco strut was modified to fit
Present day pics
Without strut bar
Older pics. Look closely then compare with turbonetics kit pics and you can see how my cusco strut was modified to fit
12-14-2005, 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by jlimquest
Here's mine.
thanks
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12-14-2005, 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Ed 718
Ok here is mine although I still have to install my Intake next to compliment the engine bay.
12-14-2005, 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Phatmitzu
Not that colorful...but heres mine.
nice look, btw where did u get ur chrome covers from? for the power steering, radiator cover, etc? thanks
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12-14-2005, 03:02 PM
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http://www.zeetoyz.com/
thats where you can get those caps and all kinds of stuff. I just got my caps in the other day, just got to put them on. Great product and Terry is a great guy. website has all you need to know.
thats where you can get those caps and all kinds of stuff. I just got my caps in the other day, just got to put them on. Great product and Terry is a great guy. website has all you need to know.
12-14-2005, 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Phatmitzu
Not that colorful...but heres mine.
Nice job on the turbo conceal! Very stealthy! Most cops wouldn't think you got a turbo under that K&N intake cover!
12-15-2005, 05:09 AM
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Originally Posted by mrpratt
http://www.zeetoyz.com/
thats where you can get those caps and all kinds of stuff. I just got my caps in the other day, just got to put them on. Great product and Terry is a great guy. website has all you need to know.
thats where you can get those caps and all kinds of stuff. I just got my caps in the other day, just got to put them on. Great product and Terry is a great guy. website has all you need to know.
thanks man for your help! u posted pix of ur engine bay correct? if so which one is urs?
thanks
nexstage350
