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fixxer56 · 12-31-2009, 09:27 AM

Anmyone have any good ideas on painting modding their V-6 Engine cover? I just don't like the plain black with my new Air Raid CAI. Any suggestions welcome

67 GTO · 12-31-2009, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by fixxer56

Anmyone have any good ideas on painting modding their V-6 Engine cover? I just don't like the plain black with my new Air Raid CAI. Any suggestions welcome

I took mine off for now, I think the intake manifold looks good. At some point I may get the manifold painted in some color scheme.

fixxer56 · 12-31-2009, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by 67 GTO

I took mine off for now, I think the intake manifold looks good. At some point I may get the manifold painted in some color scheme.

Can it be painted without the heat affecting it? I noticed some little type of "dust" on it the other day when we had some nice weather

67 GTO · 12-31-2009, 09:50 AM

Hi - temp engine paint should do the trick. I also have the Airaid but may swap it out with the Vararam if it ever comes out. I was told by Vararam they would be available in January, although I wouldn't bet on that. I think the straight inline look of the OTR would look good flowing into a painted manifold.

I may have a Airaid for sale at some point! lol

hb35man · 12-31-2009, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by fixxer56

Anmyone have any good ideas on painting modding their V-6 Engine cover? I just don't like the plain black with my new Air Raid CAI. Any suggestions welcome

I think it can be done in the factory color paint.Midwest Auto Gear does these in factory Ford colors for the Mustang.I sent them an e-mail inquiry about doing the same for Camaros.They also do custom air brush designs.
The plain black is pretty "blah" isn't it.BTW in your signature you have a picture of a little badge with your cars info.Where did you get that?

marley. · 12-31-2009, 11:58 AM

Here's what I did with mine:

purplhaizcraz3 · 12-31-2009, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by marley.

Here's what I did with mine:

That looks AWESOME! Great job!

KMPrenger · 12-31-2009, 12:32 PM

Wonder how much it would be to just buy the cover from the 08 and up Cadillac 3.6 and just replace the center decal/emblem thingy with the one from the chevy??

It looks like the same cover to me...anyone else know forsure?

It looks nicer...

EDIT: Found at fastgmparts.com for just under $75, but I'm sure its much cheaper to paint yourself.

fixxer56 · 12-31-2009, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by hb35man

I think it can be done in the factory color paint.Midwest Auto Gear does these in factory Ford colors for the Mustang.I sent them an e-mail inquiry about doing the same for Camaros.They also do custom air brush designs.
The plain black is pretty "blah" isn't it.BTW in your signature you have a picture of a little badge with your cars info.Where did you get that?

Got it from one of our members here on Camaro5. DragonZ28 runs emblempros.com. They are customizable and high quality. Roger will get back to you in a few days if you contact their web e-mail.

Atcer · 12-31-2009, 08:25 PM

Here is what I did with mine too.... Silver Ice Blue matches my rally stripes and bow ties too.

wer2foxs · 12-31-2009, 08:52 PM

The guys that paint them... Do you have to sand them down before using primer or what steps did you take?What grit of sand paper? Very interested in donig mine.

CiscoBee · 12-31-2009, 08:56 PM

I decided to wrap my cover instead of paint. So far so good.

Atcer · 12-31-2009, 09:43 PM

Autozone sells an etching flat clear primer for automotive plastics. I used mineral spirts to clean off the grease and 2 coats of the primer, followed by paint. 2000 miles since done and no issues. If you want it smooth you will need to sand down the textured finish.

viper1cobra · 01-01-2010, 01:39 AM

Here's Mine.

12-31-2009, 09:27 AM	#1
fixxer56 Thin Blue Line Drives: ABM 2LT/RS #10094 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SE Pa Posts: 1,386 View My Garage	V-6 Engine cover mods Anmyone have any good ideas on painting modding their V-6 Engine cover? I just don't like the plain black with my new Air Raid CAI. Any suggestions welcome __________________ One of the "Few Blue"

12-31-2009, 12:32 PM	#8
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 12,904	Wonder how much it would be to just buy the cover from the 08 and up Cadillac 3.6 and just replace the center decal/emblem thingy with the one from the chevy?? It looks like the same cover to me...anyone else know forsure? It looks nicer... EDIT: Found at fastgmparts.com for just under $75, but I'm sure its much cheaper to paint yourself. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!) Last edited by KMPrenger; 12-31-2009 at 12:52 PM.

01-01-2010, 01:39 AM	#14
viper1cobra Member Club Elite #131 Drives: 2017 50th Anniversary H50 2SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Far West TEXAS Posts: 1,731 View My Garage	Here's Mine. Attached Images __________________

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12-31-2009, 09:50 AM	#4
67 GTO 13.453 @ 101.90 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT Rally Yellow Join Date: May 2009 Location: SE Pa. Posts: 1,877	Hi - temp engine paint should do the trick. I also have the Airaid but may swap it out with the Vararam if it ever comes out. I was told by Vararam they would be available in January, although I wouldn't bet on that. I think the straight inline look of the OTR would look good flowing into a painted manifold. I may have a Airaid for sale at some point! lol

12-31-2009, 11:58 AM	#6
marley. OCD Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Mel's Drive-In Posts: 503	Here's what I did with mine:

12-31-2009, 08:25 PM	#10
Atcer Drives: 2LT RS Silver Ice w/Cyber Grey strp Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kunsan AB, Republic of Korea. Car is stored Posts: 146 View My Garage	Here is what I did with mine too.... Silver Ice Blue matches my rally stripes and bow ties too.

12-31-2009, 08:52 PM	#11
wer2foxs Drives: 2010 VR SS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 725	The guys that paint them... Do you have to sand them down before using primer or what steps did you take?What grit of sand paper? Very interested in donig mine.

12-31-2009, 08:56 PM	#12
CiscoBee Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro Rally Yellow 2LT Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Smithtown, NY Posts: 689 View My Garage	I decided to wrap my cover instead of paint. So far so good.

12-31-2009, 09:43 PM	#13
Atcer Drives: 2LT RS Silver Ice w/Cyber Grey strp Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kunsan AB, Republic of Korea. Car is stored Posts: 146 View My Garage	Autozone sells an etching flat clear primer for automotive plastics. I used mineral spirts to clean off the grease and 2 coats of the primer, followed by paint. 2000 miles since done and no issues. If you want it smooth you will need to sand down the textured finish.