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firengnred · 03-12-2010, 10:35 AM

This is what I used. No sanding or priming neccessary. The sunrise red is a perfect match for our VR

Just wash your part with a little dishwashing liquid to degrease and let dry COMPLETELY. Bought from Home Depot. $5 Also got the nuts and bolts there too.

caverman · 03-12-2010, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by firengnred

This is what I used. No sanding or priming neccessary. The sunrise red is a perfect match for our VR

Just wash your part with a little dishwashing liquid to degrease and let dry COMPLETELY. Bought from Home Depot. $5 Also got the nuts and bolts there too.

Thanks! I'll go look for some.

I've got a CAI coming in next week. Once thats on and squared away I'm going to work on my cover.

I'm going to do mine very similar to yours but I think I'm going to do the cut out to give under the cover some room to breath. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...t=engine+cover

firengnred · 03-12-2010, 12:54 PM

Those look awesome too

chrisgalles · 03-12-2010, 09:35 PM

I pulled mine off last night and am getting ready to start modifying it... not looking forward to all of the masking off as I am a perfectionist. You did a great job!

Camaro21 · 03-12-2010, 09:48 PM

Nice Job!!!

caverman · 03-12-2010, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by firengnred

This is what I used. No sanding or priming neccessary. The sunrise red is a perfect match for our VR

Just wash your part with a little dishwashing liquid to degrease and let dry COMPLETELY. Bought from Home Depot. $5 Also got the nuts and bolts there too.

Got my paint tonight. I might start the mod this week.

Indpowr · 03-12-2010, 10:24 PM

VERY nice job..

If I did it there would be runs everywhere...LOL

firengnred · 03-12-2010, 10:41 PM

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If I did it there would be runs everywhere...LOL

Wet sandpaper is your friend

firengnred · 03-12-2010, 10:42 PM

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Got my paint tonight. I might start the mod this week.

Post pics when done!

Imjaybird · 03-13-2010, 12:01 AM

Did my own IOM. Used paint from Auto touch up .com. May add fasteners later.

Nice job on yours.

caverman · 03-17-2010, 04:08 PM

I'M ABOUT TO PULL MY F@#KING HAIR OUT!!!!!

I have NO IDEA what I'm doing wrong. I can not get this engine cover painted without it cracking!

I'm using the Rustoleum Plastic paint as suggested. The first time I sprayed it came out almost perfect. There were a couple minor spects/dirt in it. So my friend talked me into lightly sanding and re-spraying. I sanded a couple pieces out and let it sit overnight. In the morning I re-sprayed and it did this cracking you see in a couple spots. So, I sanded out most of the cracking and let is sit over night again. Spayed it the next afternoon when it was about 65 outside. I got some cracking again. Re-sanded....waited overnight....resprayed. This time it didn't crack. Waited several hours or so and sprayed some clear over it. On one side it immediately cracked. Other side is fine. I re-sand (can't get all the cracking out but got most of it)....re-spray....all is good. I let it sit overnight and then this morning I let it sit out in the sun for a good 3+ hrs. Bring it in let it cool down for about 30 mins. Re-spray the clear and it freakin starts immediately cracking. I'm done now....I've lost the battle. Have no idea what to do. Guess I should take it to a professional paint shop????? That's going to cost me about $100 just to get it painted. Then I have another $50 worth of vinyl to put on.

BTW: I've been wiping it down with the stuff I use to clean my granite. It's a mix of 70% water, 30% alcohol, and a couple drops of dish soap. I wouldn't think this would cause the problem but maybe it is???

Anyone have any suggestions????

Axtion · 03-17-2010, 05:35 PM

Well 2 days and its done. Never spent this much time doing something like this. I always thought it's easier to buy. There are a couple blemishes and missed a little in the creases but hard to notice and I am happy with it. Thanks for the tip on the paint and the hardware.

Ivan @ Southwest Speed · 03-17-2010, 06:25 PM

Nice work!!

And you saved all that money that people paid for this!

LMAO,
Ivan

firengnred · 03-17-2010, 06:48 PM

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Anyone have any suggestions????

2 suggestions......

1. Re-sand and wipe down with water with a litle dishwashing liquid ONLY, and let dry 24hrs. Helps if you have a compressor to blow off as much water as you can, but not required.

2. No clear coat. As this paint is designed for plastic, it does not appear to play well with clear coat.

I just tried doing my fuse box cover and the same thing happened when I shot the clear coat on it. Was going to clear coat the engine cover after I finished the fuse box cover. Glad I did the fuse box cover first.

03-12-2010, 10:35 AM	#15
firengnred Drives: 2010 2SS/RS, 2006 2500 Silverado Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Torrance, Ca. Posts: 682 View My Garage	This is what I used. No sanding or priming neccessary. The sunrise red is a perfect match for our VR Just wash your part with a little dishwashing liquid to degrease and let dry COMPLETELY. Bought from Home Depot. $5 Also got the nuts and bolts there too. Attached Images __________________ "Watch your thoughts, for they become words. Choose your words, for they become actions. Understand your actions, for they become habits. Study your habits, for they will become your character. Develop your character, for it becomes your destiny."

03-12-2010, 12:54 PM	#17
firengnred Drives: 2010 2SS/RS, 2006 2500 Silverado Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Torrance, Ca. Posts: 682 View My Garage	Those look awesome too __________________ "Watch your thoughts, for they become words. Choose your words, for they become actions. Understand your actions, for they become habits. Study your habits, for they will become your character. Develop your character, for it becomes your destiny."

03-17-2010, 04:08 PM	#25
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	I'M ABOUT TO PULL MY F@#KING HAIR OUT!!!!! I have NO IDEA what I'm doing wrong. I can not get this engine cover painted without it cracking! I'm using the Rustoleum Plastic paint as suggested. The first time I sprayed it came out almost perfect. There were a couple minor spects/dirt in it. So my friend talked me into lightly sanding and re-spraying. I sanded a couple pieces out and let it sit overnight. In the morning I re-sprayed and it did this cracking you see in a couple spots. So, I sanded out most of the cracking and let is sit over night again. Spayed it the next afternoon when it was about 65 outside. I got some cracking again. Re-sanded....waited overnight....resprayed. This time it didn't crack. Waited several hours or so and sprayed some clear over it. On one side it immediately cracked. Other side is fine. I re-sand (can't get all the cracking out but got most of it)....re-spray....all is good. I let it sit overnight and then this morning I let it sit out in the sun for a good 3+ hrs. Bring it in let it cool down for about 30 mins. Re-spray the clear and it freakin starts immediately cracking. I'm done now....I've lost the battle. Have no idea what to do. Guess I should take it to a professional paint shop????? That's going to cost me about $100 just to get it painted. Then I have another $50 worth of vinyl to put on. BTW: I've been wiping it down with the stuff I use to clean my granite. It's a mix of 70% water, 30% alcohol, and a couple drops of dish soap. I wouldn't think this would cause the problem but maybe it is??? Anyone have any suggestions???? Attached Images __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal

03-17-2010, 05:35 PM	#26
Axtion Drives: Victory Red 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 40 View My Garage	Well 2 days and its done. Never spent this much time doing something like this. I always thought it's easier to buy. There are a couple blemishes and missed a little in the creases but hard to notice and I am happy with it. Thanks for the tip on the paint and the hardware. Attached Images

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chrisgalles TEXAS FIGHT! Drives: Awesome Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Longview, Tx Posts: 1,226	I pulled mine off last night and am getting ready to start modifying it... not looking forward to all of the masking off as I am a perfectionist. You did a great job!

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