Pictures of the red engine cover.
06-13-2008, 05:32 PM
#23
Originally Posted by Phenom
Where'd you get ruff racing 287s in gold? Or did you get them coated after your bought them?
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06-13-2008, 05:34 PM
#24
Originally Posted by aDDandrew
Hey I remember seeing your car at a local shop I go to. Went there to get my oil changed to Royal Purple. The owner and I were talking about both my Z and the Fairlady parked outside and mentioned that it was his son. His shop is on Buford. Is that your dad?
06-13-2008, 05:40 PM
#25
Originally Posted by SargentZ
I think "white" would look better imo
oh and the paint is a base coat clear coat, but the clear coat has a flattning agent in it to get that satin look to it.
.but your work is better
06-14-2008, 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by ParanoidAndroid
Why yes it is my dad's shop, lol that is amazing to see someone on these forums that is really close, lol. amsoil > royal purple! lol jk.
06-14-2008, 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by aDDandrew
Your dad did say something about amsoil being better but i'll stick with my purple lol. I'm do for another oil change, maybe i'll see you there. How much do you charge for lowering spring installs?
06-14-2008, 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by ParanoidAndroid
prob. $60 for 1hr labor. what kind of springs you getting? I'm also looking to get some springs, maybe some Tein S-techs or gf210s can't make up my mind, mostly because of speed bumps
06-14-2008, 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by DaytonaRoadster
reading the title, i thought it was just gonna scream honda gheyness, but it acutally looks pretty hawt...nice job
06-14-2008, 02:20 PM
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I think if you painted that awful yellow dip stick handle red it would really make your engine bay complete 
On a side note..must be nice to have a dipstick thats easy to get to..
On a side note..must be nice to have a dipstick thats easy to get to..
06-14-2008, 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by ParanoidAndroid
That color is nice i wanted a color like that, something darker.
Did you scuff everything? including the black?
Did you scuff everything? including the black?
the cheapest mod ever
06-14-2008, 05:00 PM
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do you just tape off the area you don't want painted and simply just brush on the paint? Do you have to put on a basecoat then a second coat? Primer or anything else? kinda new to DIY
06-14-2008, 05:07 PM
#38
Originally Posted by A.H
do you just tape off the area you don't want painted and simply just brush on the paint? Do you have to put on a basecoat then a second coat? Primer or anything else? kinda new to DIY
well i just scuffed with a grey scotch bright and then I cleaned it with some wax and grease remover. then i sprayed 3 coats of red base, and then a flattened clear coat. and yes tape off the area you do not want to spray ie the black plastic. make a edge around the area being painted then behind the taped line tape some masking paper around it. then start to spray.
06-15-2008, 02:29 AM
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I love how people tell you what color you should have done! LOL, it looks great man, you did a awesome job. To the people that have opinions of what he should have done, it isn't your car and he supplied pictures to give you ideas for your own vehicle. This from is guilty of to many people busting ***** (all the time). 
06-17-2008, 08:00 PM
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^ ehh i like getting everyone opinions to see what I can improve or take away. And I agree with whoever said I should have left the Nissan letters black. I got a little carried away when painting the cover and while waiting for the base to flash, i taped off and started to paint the emblem, when I got done with it I kinda regretted doing it.