Painted alternator
10-14-2018, 01:45 PM
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Did you disassemble the alternator to paint it? If not, how did you keep paint out of the internals?
10-14-2018, 01:58 PM
#3
Melting Slicks
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I used a sponge type brush that has a flat edge. I made sure not to put too much paint on the brush. I couldn’t find a cover that wasn’t stainless or chrome.
Last edited by budgreen3564; 10-14-2018 at 01:59 PM. Reason: Mispell
10-14-2018, 03:43 PM
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Team Owner
Since my C7 is my daily driver, I have purposely left the engine bay as stock looking as possible - CA does inspections during emissions testing and I want to bring as little attention to changes as possible to avoid being dinged. However, on my C5, I have done fairly extensive upgrades to improve its looks.
I powder coated several pieces for my project since I had them out. I am cleaning up the engine bay as I re-assemble to eliminate clutter. I am painting, replacing or polishing as I go.
Still reassembling
I powder coated several pieces for my project since I had them out. I am cleaning up the engine bay as I re-assemble to eliminate clutter. I am painting, replacing or polishing as I go.
Still reassembling
Last edited by Patches; 10-14-2018 at 03:44 PM.
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10-15-2018, 02:49 AM
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Le Mans Master
Patches -- those black powder coated pieces look really good -- especially the alternator! 
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10-15-2018, 02:50 AM
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Le Mans Master
Budgreen -- looks great -- subtle, too!
Last edited by Virtual Geezer; 10-15-2018 at 02:51 AM.
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10-15-2018, 01:29 PM
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