V-6 Engine cover mods

[Fast Eddie 76]

Is there a general rule as to how long to let each coat of paint/clear coat dry before wet sanding?

[DesertCamaro]

Originally Posted by BlackPlague

Where did you get the autobots cover for the bowtie circle on the cover?

http://www.aestheticreations.net/camaro.html

It was originally intended for the steering wheel and I tried forever to get it to stick, but in the Phoenix heat an edge would always raise up on a really hot day. Soo.... I recycled it.

[Angrybird 12]

Originally Posted by Fast Eddie 76

Is there a general rule as to how long to let each coat of paint/clear coat dry before wet sanding?

Depends on the type paint. If it is a canned spray paint it usually has drying and sanding time listed on the can. It also depend slot on temperature and humidity. So in other words no I don't think there is a general rule of thumb.

[Fast Eddie 76]

Thanks Skyman. I'm using a spray paint but it only lists the time you should wait between coats and before applying a clear coat. It doesn't mention sanding or drying time at all.

[Angrybird 12]

Originally Posted by Fast Eddie 76

Thanks Skyman. I'm using a spray paint but it only lists the time you should wait between coats and before applying a clear coat. It doesn't mention sanding or drying time at all.

I would probably wait 48 hours in that case... But that is just me...

[Fast Eddie 76]

One more question. If I'm only painting part of the engine cover, do I still clear coat the entire thing? Or do I clear coat first and then unmask? My concern is that the clear coat won't adhere to the part that was masked off because it was never hit with the adhesion promoter.

[Angrybird 12]

Originally Posted by Fast Eddie 76

One more question. If I'm only painting part of the engine cover, do I still clear coat the entire thing? Or do I clear coat first and then unmask? My concern is that the clear coat won't adhere to the part that was masked off because it was never hit with the adhesion promoter.

I never clear coated mine but if I were to do it I would just clear coat the part I painted.

[zandron263]

Originally Posted by Papa T

Where did you guys get teh 312 hp decals?
Thanks

You can get them on this site http://www.thestickerwitch.com/products

[Angrybird 12]

Originally Posted by zandron263

You can get them on this site http://www.thestickerwitch.com/products

I just found out today Emblempros now makes 312-HP badges. I ordered 3 of them.

[Shuffler]

Hit it with promoter and clear it too... I did

[fixxer56]

Originally Posted by Skyman 08

I just found out today Emblempros now makes 312-HP badges. I ordered 3 of them.

Skyman, can you send me the link for those badges? I can't seem to find it on their site. Thanks

[Angrybird 12]

Originally Posted by fixxer56

Skyman, can you send me the link for those badges? I can't seem to find it on their site. Thanks

You will have to contact Roger via the contact link on the website. That is how I found out about them...
Here is a picture of the badge, you can also get him to use two different colors, one for the 312 and one for the HP. I chose white and red. The colored parts are plastic surrounded by polished stainless steel.

PS he says he can custom make about any badge you would want. just let him know what you want it to say.

[Fast Eddie 76]

One more question re painting the cover. Do you let the paint and clear coat dry completely before removing the masking tape? Or should it be removed while the paint/clear coat is still wet?

[Angrybird 12]

Originally Posted by Fast Eddie 76

One more question re painting the cover. Do you let the paint and clear coat dry completely before removing the masking tape? Or should it be removed while the paint/clear coat is still wet?

I always wait till it's dry.