Painted engine covers
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Burning Brakes
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Painted engine covers
I would like to know if anyone that has the painted engine covers had any problems with them. I took my vette on a nice long road trip this weekend and when I got to my destination I opened my hood and noticed the paint peeling on the covers. around the oil cap and in all the vallies it was chipping and peeling. I was just wondering if anyone else has had this problem.
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Le Mans Master
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What kind of paint did you use?
Its all in the preparation, even if you used the right paint.
You must clean, sand/scuff them, use a wax and grease remover, an adhesion promoter helps too, just before the primer and paint. I have painted mine several times. paint has never peeled or flaked off, but I just kept changing my mind on the color.
Its all in the preparation, even if you used the right paint.
You must clean, sand/scuff them, use a wax and grease remover, an adhesion promoter helps too, just before the primer and paint. I have painted mine several times. paint has never peeled or flaked off, but I just kept changing my mind on the color.
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Le Mans Master
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I have had both the gm painted covers as well as my own.without experiencing anything like that.
I did have to do some touch up when I bumped a cover while it was still hot after a drive. The paint does seem to get delicate when heated.
I did have to do some touch up when I bumped a cover while it was still hot after a drive. The paint does seem to get delicate when heated.
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I have some professionally painted (Lingenfelter branded) coil covers. Even with the high heat of Arizona coupled with high engine temps they still look great...no peeling, no discoloration and no fading. I suspect your paint wasn't applied properly or the wrong paint was used.
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painted fuel rail covers
YES, just sent mine back will see what the vendor says a local paint person said they were not preped right. Email me who you bought them from. We will see if its the same vendor.
Melting Slicks
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Does anyone have any tricks as to the removal of this fuel line? I assume I must remove the line at both ends before either removing or installing the cover. This doesn't appear to be an easy task.
Melting Slicks
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I had the Smoothie covers for a while and the drivers side front started peeling bad and along several of the edges after a month or so. They sent me a brand new set and I just turned them around and sold them without installing as I decided I actually liked the look of the stock covers better.
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I have a new pair of RPI painted covers but haven't installed them yet. I was told I must remove the fuel line on the drivers side before installing it to avoid chipping the paint. The painted covers are not as flexible as an unpainted cover so any flexing maybe harmful later down the road.
Does anyone have any tricks as to the removal of this fuel line? I assume I must remove the line at both ends before either removing or installing the cover. This doesn't appear to be an easy task.
Does anyone have any tricks as to the removal of this fuel line? I assume I must remove the line at both ends before either removing or installing the cover. This doesn't appear to be an easy task.
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I have a new pair of RPI painted covers but haven't installed them yet. I was told I must remove the fuel line on the drivers side before installing it to avoid chipping the paint. The painted covers are not as flexible as an unpainted cover so any flexing maybe harmful later down the road.
Does anyone have any tricks as to the removal of this fuel line? I assume I must remove the line at both ends before either removing or installing the cover. This doesn't appear to be an easy task.
Does anyone have any tricks as to the removal of this fuel line? I assume I must remove the line at both ends before either removing or installing the cover. This doesn't appear to be an easy task.
Melting Slicks
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It actually is SUPER easy. Go to your local NAPA store and ask for a fuel line separation tool for your car (they should know exactly what you need). Take the old FRC off, take off the little safety clip, apply the tool to the fitting, push/pull/click and it is off. Best if you let the car sit for a while (even overnight) to let the pressure in the line diminish, but have a towel there to catch the few drops you are going to leak. Run the fuel line through the new FRC's and push/click, reapply the saefty clip and you are done.
Safety Car
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Thanks for your input...I assume I only need to remove the end of the fuel line under the cover. The next question is, how do I remove my painted cover after it is installed. Is there enough access for the tool to remove the line while the painted cover is on? I am concerned about future needs and damaging the cover when removal is required. I may want to practice this while I have the original cover in place..
Get the fuel line tool and do the job the right way.
You can get a 5-piece set of the tools in plastic at Autozone for about $8 or a nice 4-piece set of aluminum ones for about $20. I have both types as they come in handy for different situations.
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I would like to know if anyone that has the painted engine covers had any problems with them. I took my vette on a nice long road trip this weekend and when I got to my destination I opened my hood and noticed the paint peeling on the covers. around the oil cap and in all the vallies it was chipping and peeling. I was just wondering if anyone else has had this problem.
Former Vendor
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From: Port Orange Florida www.atomicautostore.com
I would like to know if anyone that has the painted engine covers had any problems with them. I took my vette on a nice long road trip this weekend and when I got to my destination I opened my hood and noticed the paint peeling on the covers. around the oil cap and in all the vallies it was chipping and peeling. I was just wondering if anyone else has had this problem.
