Engine detailing
Drifting
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From: Brown Summit North Carolina
I have been doing a lot of taping off and painting different areas under the hood for the past 2 years. But was never really pleased with the look. The work I have seen here from others that cleaned with the motor installed is simply amazing. I finally decided to take the motor out to do a more detailed job that I had been able to do.
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Safety Car
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Instructor
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From: torrington ct
[QUOTE=SEVNT6;1568197669]I did mine in the car along with the firewall. Quite the pain but worth it in the end. I like Dupli-Color which I used on everything.....
did you use primer under that dupli-color, and what grit was use to sand it down. looks great.
did you use primer under that dupli-color, and what grit was use to sand it down. looks great.
Burning Brakes
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From: Cartersville GA
Burning Brakes
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From: No Prov RI
Thanx....... yeah I got the idea from someone on this forum
I purchased the piece from Zip.......
http://www.zip-corvette.com/Zip/dept...D0A882F78C2C9A
It has adheasive but I used a 2 part bonding product to lock it on
Hammadown
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Drifting
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From: Nixa Missouri
I really like these threads. The engine detailing that is. Most of you that have posted your engine pictures to other threads in the past has inspired me as well. I learned a lot by studying your engine bays and have found new things to do with mine. Most of the time I can look at someones engine bay and fine some little detail that I've over looked or thought to myself, now that looks great and applied it to my work on my car.
Even in this thread I've noticed a car re-routing the vacuum hoses under the brake booster, also anouther re-routing the hoses going to the vapor cannister as well. It really cleaned up the look of the engine.
I'm still working on my engine bay and will post pics when it's finished but not yet. I'm sure I have at least 2 more months more work on it.
Thanks for all your help whether you knew it of not.
Even in this thread I've noticed a car re-routing the vacuum hoses under the brake booster, also anouther re-routing the hoses going to the vapor cannister as well. It really cleaned up the look of the engine.
I'm still working on my engine bay and will post pics when it's finished but not yet. I'm sure I have at least 2 more months more work on it.
Thanks for all your help whether you knew it of not.
Burning Brakes
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From: Illinois
What is everyone using on the exhaust manifolds. I did mine once but the heat takes it off with time. Mine look like Alan's 71 in color; Dave's and others look more aluminum color than mine--mine are darker. The NCRS judging just says the were cast iron and the engine was painted before assembly--doesn't state color of exhaust==natural color?
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I take a lot off, but it's not bad. air cleaners, ignition shielding, hoses in the way... you'll know what to do. The key is to degrease it real good, then slowly restore one spot at a time, taking your time. Never rush. Do a little and walk away. Use different tones and colors of black and grey, rather than blasting everything the same flat black. Think detail, be careful of overspray on hoses, wires and bolts that shouldnt be painted. Take small metal parts off and clean and scrub them. Use new items like hoses, clamps, caps, etc. Research the correct finishes for different parts if you want a correct look.And take the extra time to tape of places that need to not be painted. Details, details.
What is everyone using on the exhaust manifolds. I did mine once but the heat takes it off with time. Mine look like Alan's 71 in color; Dave's and others look more aluminum color than mine--mine are darker. The NCRS judging just says the were cast iron and the engine was painted before assembly--doesn't state color of exhaust==natural color?
Burning Brakes
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From: No Prov RI
I think you are overwhelmed by all the various hoses and vacuum lines 
and the task of taping everything is daunting to say the least
but ............ tin foil can be your best friend and makes the job soooo much easier . just grab a hand full of hoses or wires and wrap with the foil. theres really only 4 sections to be wrapped front/firewall & left /right sides. when your done with the bulk of it the single or small items are all thats left
And this is when I repaired the radiator
Hammadown
and the task of taping everything is daunting to say the least
but ............ tin foil can be your best friend and makes the job soooo much easier . just grab a hand full of hoses or wires and wrap with the foil. theres really only 4 sections to be wrapped front/firewall & left /right sides. when your done with the bulk of it the single or small items are all thats left
And this is when I repaired the radiator
Hammadown
Burning Brakes
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From: Oswego New York
NCRS wants a natural finish. Thats one thing I just cant do... rusty exhaust manifolds (and brake master cylinders) are just not acceptable to me. I always use Eastwood's Stainless Steel Coating on the exhaust manifolds. Looks like a million bucks, lasts forever. Stinks at first, but it goes away. Others use a couple other similar products that also work, but its Eastwood's for me.
I'd love to see how they look.
Also, when you prep the exhaust manifolds do you grind off the 'fins' and other protrusions from the casting process before painting?
Thanks.
