Pirateslife4me

So been looking at y'alls beautiful engine bays and started looking around. The cost for some of the covers seems ridiculous to me. The covers i'm talking about in particular are the washer tank & over flow tank. The cost of basic fiberglass covers is more than twice the cost of the whole new tank from GM!

So is there a reason to buy covers and paint them as opposed to just buying whole new tanks and painting the tops of those? I mean other than you have to unbolt the old and bolt in the new but seems like it would be the way to go if you want that painted look and want to save some cash for other things.

StrangelovesM6Vert

Some people prefer smooth covers over the bumpy tanks.
Why buy another set if you are just going to paint what's there?
2 stage paint dries pretty fast and clearcoat can be handled within 2 hrs or less if put in the sun.

Vetteman Jack

I bought the covers (waffle type), painted them and bolted them on - they do not use Velcro (except for the inner fender covers). I went with the covers simply because I wanted to retain the stock tanks just like they were and should I ever sell the car, the covers can be removed easily and sold.

StrangelovesM6Vert

My RK Sport carbon fiber covers were 300.00 about the same as painted ones.





I also covered the side of the coolant tank with a piece of stainless steel I cut and bent up.
Left it about 3/4" short at the front to still see the coolant level.

alxltd1

Not trying to hijack the thread, but this question is related. For those of you using covers, have there been any issues with them staying in place, either the tank covers or the fender well covers? I have heard differing experiences. How many used velcro and how many used bolt on covers? Thanks.

strand rider

to answer your question about a reason for the covers, you are not sweating a broken tank, just get a new part , back in business.

Beyond that, not my style, but fun to watch.

dquagliaroli

Started off using covers and then decided it just didn't do it for me. The Velcro part really was the final straw. " JUST ME"

StrangelovesM6Vert

My coolant cover is held in place with velcro and I've had no problems.
You have to pull it off to undo the cap.

I roughed up the tank and inside the cover with some 80 grit and used some spray glue before sticking on the 2 velcro strips.

My windshield washer cover is held in place with the 2 nuts on the studs but didn't come with the hole for the cap.

I guess they figure you can take it off to add fluid since the tank holds a gallon and how often do you really need washer fluid in a Vette.

I cut the hole in it for my gold cap.

I used 3M 2 way tape for my fender covers and all is good.

jrose7004

I bought the covers and have had them on for at least 5 years with no issues. I bought painted covers because they look better than if I painted them myself.

Mr.Bill

jol

I've had mine on for 2+ years, never a problem and tons of compliments. I need to cover the alternator or buy a chrome one.