tomringo

Hello all, I looked on the search and found a couple of good threads on painting the fuel rail covers and other engine compartment plastic which sounds pretty straight forward. Sounds like some sand the parts and others use a cleaner and adhesion promoter. Was wondering what others have done, what types of paint I should (rattle can) look for- base or prime and clear, heat resistant necessary or not, and where you got the products you used. Also someone noted materials be flexible - not sure where to get that stuff. Am planning on painting the fuel rail covers and the air box other parts- torch red. Thanks in advance for any help.

v1 rot8

I painted my FRC's with torch red dupli color spray cans. I used their gray primer and clear coat plus the torch red. The color was right on. Been on a year now with no problems. Thinking about the coolant tank and WS washer tank next. Wet sanded, washed them off with dish soap and rinsed very well and primed a couple of coats. Sanded the primer smooth and sprayed 3 coats of Torch Red and wet sanded in between each coat. Clear coat really made it look good. I will put some pictures up when I get home Sunday night for you.

Rockbridge

Check out automotivetouchup.com. You can order the plastic adhesion promoter, base coat and clear coat all in 12 oz cans. Worked good for me on some small stuff.

jrose7004

I sanded mine down, primered them and painted them with VHT. All from a rattle can. They came out looking great. Just use light coats to paint them.

timritchieblue

anyone ever use krylon for plastic? i have had good luck with it in the past

tomringo

Thanks to all, great information, I'm off to collect the materials, thanks again.

tomringo

Would be great when you get a chance, thanks so much.

tomringo

I will check it out, thanks

tomringo

What paper did you use, 800? or 1000? or other?? thanks.

Vetteman Jack

I've got a number of Word files that I created from posts here on the forum about painting the underhood components. If you'd like a copy, PM me your e-mail address.

madmatt9471

I used Hi-Temp VHT engine paint on mine!

Light sanding and a very good washing with warm soap and water, touch up any areas with some more light sanding wash and dry!

Then I just used the paint itself and then used a Hi-Temp VHT Clear coat on top!

Thanks,Matt

Qwik01

Any secret to masking off the "corvette" logo?

tomringo

4U2ENVY

I painted mine 3 years ago and still loks like it was done yesterday. The most important thing to remeber is to be patient. Trust me. It will pay big dividends down the road.

Items needed, 400, 600, 800, 1000, 1200 grit sand paper. Auto Zone
Primer (filler) spray can paint. Auto Zone
Clear coat spray can. Auto Zone
Torch Red paint. http://automotivetouchup.com/

Here is the results.

tomringo

Very nice, gives me a goal, nice job thanks

v1 rot8

Here is a picture of the ones I did using dupli-color spray cans.

v1 rot8

Your engine compartment looks great, nice job.

Shirl

Yep. Check these babies.

timritchieblue

those look great, off to walmart......

(-) the chrome

shaft1

What is the trick to masking off the "corvette" logo? Want the 'corvette' to be black and the rest red.