rreale

I painted my engine cover red. I also have some white letters on want to put on. But, I am thinking it will look better with the side rails black. Any ideas how to paint them without painting the whole cover again. thx

galaxy_jason

masking tape?

JGreen

Take them off…paint them…reinstall.

IGO200

What paint are 'ya all using on the engine cover. (obviously needs to be compatible with the "plastic")

BIG Dave

rreale

were they difficult to remove with fishing line and the hair dryer. someone posted that they had to use wire. what did you re attach them with after you painting. gloss black??

Karlmiami

If you break/bend the alum piece, you can buy replacements from the deal ($?) or buy painted:
They have different colors available

rreale

the ones at your Amazon link, do not say "Corvette" on them. I would want that.

Waterline

I bought the ones from Amazon. No I am on the fence of trying to remove them so I can install the colored letter inserts I bought. Unfortunately I wlll be tossing out the 50 or so bucks that I spent on them. Every time I go to remove them, I see that other than not saying Corvette on them, they don't look too bad. I painted my cover using Dupli Color paint, Testors model paint and masking tape. Only thing I would like to do now is remov


Maybe a bit of clear coat is needed

Not sure what clear coating would make it any better.
e the cover and spray the clear coat for a bit more gloss. But as they say, if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

01Defense

How did you paint the flag symbol?

Waterline

I didn't. I bought the badge on Amazon. It is bigger than what it is covering, but easier to see. Used 3M double back tape to hold it.

Kevin93

Just did it this weekend in metallic red. I actually like the silver over the black that comes on the factory edge red one.

01Defense

ok, i will check for it on Amazon! thx

C5racecar

A lot of sanding, a lot of primer, more sanding, more primer. Then automotive paint. Base coat, clear coat. It takes a lot of time, but I am happy with the gloss finished look.

Kevin93

That is truly next-level. I'm really happy with mine, but that gloss finish looks better than a lot of exteriors.