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Old 11-20-2007, 04:09 PM
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Default My DIY engine bay painting!
Sorry, I only have one pic for now. It's nothing incredible, but after 5 hours and lots of sweat, I feel the need to share with ya'll. You can also see my DIY blackhousing headlights, 12 hours over 3 days, and $300 later, don't ask! =\



***UPDATE***
Taking some of the advice in this thread, I repainted the battery and brake fluid covers black. Looks better now IMO. (lighting was bad and makes the red look a little orange). I still love the strut bar and engine cover! =)
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Old 11-20-2007, 04:10 PM
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personally dont like the red on black...but kudos to you for doing it yourself.
 
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Originally Posted by Freak
personally dont like the red on black...but kudos to you for doing it yourself.
Yeah, it was hard for me to decide on a color theme. I mean, the car's black! I couldn't just paint the plastic parts more black!
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Old 11-20-2007, 04:16 PM
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why not? black on black is nice...maybe some Volk Time Attacks, if your gonna do the red/black thing
 
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red on black looks good imo.
What kinda paint?
I'm thinking of using PPG Silverstone and Polyurethane clear coat for the parts I'll be painting.
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Originally Posted by Freak
why not? black on black is nice...maybe some Volk Time Attacks, if your gonna do the red/black thing
Funny you mention that, LE37 TA's are next on my list.
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Originally Posted by Silverstone-Z
red on black looks good imo.
What kinda paint?
I'm thinking of using PPG Silverstone and Polyurethane clear coat for the parts I'll be painting.
I used Krylon Paint for plastic and Krylon Clear Coat. They've worked well on many of the plastic parts I've painted.
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Paint the radiator support to match.
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$300??? On what?
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$300??? On what?
Probably a replacement headlight housing, LOL.
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Probably a replacement headlight housing, LOL.
Not funny
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I Love the red and black color combination on everything.
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i don't know, looks pretty tacky. Also using rattle cans, it must have a lot of orange peel on it as well. Hope you prepped it well.
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I Love the red and black color combination on everything.
Thanks!
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Originally Posted by SuperBlack350z
i don't know, looks pretty tacky. Also using rattle cans, it must have a lot of orange peel on it as well. Hope you prepped it well.

If you are going to rattle can, Krylon is the way to go!... Orange peel?... I doubt it.... It looks great!!

I have done MANY DIY's with Krylon and they came out great! ... The clear coat step is the crucial part and wetsanding smooooooth / polishing is what is going to show your efforts...

GREAT JOB on your DIY!!
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Originally Posted by Triji
If you are going to rattle can, Krylon is the way to go!... Orange peel?... I doubt it.... It looks great!!

I have done MANY DIY's with Krylon and they came out great! ... The clear coat step is the crucial part and wetsanding smooooooth / polishing is what is going to show your efforts...

GREAT JOB on your DIY!!
Thanks Triji! This is my 3rd DIY with Krylon. No issues whatsoever. There is no orange peel either. The clear coat pretty much evened everything out.
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hrmm i painted my stuff white recently and it cost me $12.00...
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thanks for your opinion...really
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