Engine cover paint help
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From: San Diego California
Engine cover paint help
Has anyone ever painted there engine cover? Because I think my previous owner did and its cracking and looks like crap. So if it is possible are there any painters or shops out there that could repaint it?
1st Gear
Joined: Jun 2010
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From: San Diego
or if anyone has advice on how to strip the paint off of it... we're not sure if it's factory or not. It's painted red with crome CORVETTE lettering (all of which is either cracked or peeling).
We tried paint thinner and even tried powerwashing it... andy ideas?
We tried paint thinner and even tried powerwashing it... andy ideas?
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Wilkes-Barre Pa
Time to break out the sand paper.
I painted a set of covers myself using standard base coat clear coat automotive paint. Sounds like they may not have primed or prepped the cover properly before painting. Need to use a flexible primer or adhesion promoter to prevent cracking.
The covers I did held up fine. Then I decided to take things up a notch by getting some painted by http://www.airbrushincorporated.com/
I painted a set of covers myself using standard base coat clear coat automotive paint. Sounds like they may not have primed or prepped the cover properly before painting. Need to use a flexible primer or adhesion promoter to prevent cracking.
The covers I did held up fine. Then I decided to take things up a notch by getting some painted by http://www.airbrushincorporated.com/
Le Mans Master
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From: Wilkes-Barre Pa
Since the engine wasn't specified
LS2 & 7 http://www.gmpartshouseusa.com/partl...layCatalogid=0
LS3 & 7 http://www.gmpartshouseusa.com/partl...layCatalogid=0
LS2 & 7 http://www.gmpartshouseusa.com/partl...layCatalogid=0
LS3 & 7 http://www.gmpartshouseusa.com/partl...layCatalogid=0
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From: God's Country Wisconsin
You can pick up some really good used FRC here in the for sale section rather than trying to sand and prep for paint. That way you can add your own flair to it. That is what I did over the winter. Took my time and even drilled some holes in them to help disapate the heat the covers block from escaping. Check out my avatar.
Good luck!
