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mako22 · 01-21-2013, 08:14 PM

After many hours of inhaling paint fumes in the basement and screwing up countles times, heres where I'm at.....

menendez1293 · 01-21-2013, 08:17 PM

Looks awesome. You did a great job with it

BAD DAB · 01-21-2013, 09:34 PM

Nice!

Leem12 · 01-22-2013, 12:54 AM

Nice! Maybe I'll think about trying this

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kbeery · 01-22-2013, 01:14 AM

Looks awesome!

iCamaro · 01-22-2013, 02:23 AM

Looks very nice and clean.

mako22 · 01-22-2013, 08:44 AM

There are a few threads here that do a nice job of telling you how to tackle this yourself. Here are a couple things I learned:

Use high-heat paint on the engine cover itself - I read it wasn't necessary but my first attempt started to bubble near the oil fill.
If you use a clear coat, make sure it's compatible with the base coat (I didn't and it curled up all my paint - had to start all over
If you have patience and experience with primer/sanding, the center of the engine cover would come out better if you sand them smooth. I left mine with original texture and went heavy on the clear coat because I'm lazy, but smooth admittedly would look better.
When your stuff is drying in the basement, don't let your fiance's cat down there - or at least keep it out of his reach.

MackMan · 01-22-2013, 09:45 AM

Looks great man! You car is one of my favorites. That blue on that white really pops!

Cincy10SSRS · 01-22-2013, 09:50 AM

Don't mean to nit-pic 'cause it all looks great but I'd consider removing that black bowtie from the passenger strut tower; just looks a tad out of place IMHO.

mako22 · 01-22-2013, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Cincy10SSRS

Don't mean to nit-pic 'cause it all looks great but I'd consider removing that black bowtie from the passenger strut tower; just looks a tad out of place IMHO.

haha yeah that is just a random magnet I had laying around, I agree

qkslvr · 01-22-2013, 10:03 PM

Been debating on doing something similar. Mines aqua with white not sure yet though

Your turned out pretty good. What a paint did you use?

01-21-2013, 08:14 PM	#1
mako22 Drives: 2017 HB 2SS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 661 View My Garage	White & Blue engine bay After many hours of inhaling paint fumes in the basement and screwing up countles times, heres where I'm at..... __________________

01-21-2013, 09:34 PM	#3
BAD DAB Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black & Silver Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 8,228 View My Garage	Nice! __________________ STAINLESS WORKS HEADERS-TUNED BY JANNETTY RACING-C.A.I. INTAKE-TAYLOR 409 WIRES-SOLO AXLE BACK EXHAUST-ELITE CATCH CAN

01-22-2013, 01:14 AM	#5
kbeery Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Jacksonville fl Posts: 142 View My Garage	Looks awesome! __________________ Build thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=270158 Garage 2005 Silverado (pending sale) 2006 Kawasaki ZX6R 2011 Camaro SS/RS

01-22-2013, 02:23 AM	#6
iCamaro Drives: 2012 LT RS Camaro Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Bentonville, Arkansas Posts: 1,249	Looks very nice and clean. __________________

01-22-2013, 08:44 AM	#7
mako22 Drives: 2017 HB 2SS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 661 View My Garage	There are a few threads here that do a nice job of telling you how to tackle this yourself. Here are a couple things I learned: Use high-heat paint on the engine cover itself - I read it wasn't necessary but my first attempt started to bubble near the oil fill. If you use a clear coat, make sure it's compatible with the base coat (I didn't and it curled up all my paint - had to start all over If you have patience and experience with primer/sanding, the center of the engine cover would come out better if you sand them smooth. I left mine with original texture and went heavy on the clear coat because I'm lazy, but smooth admittedly would look better. When your stuff is drying in the basement, don't let your fiance's cat down there - or at least keep it out of his reach. __________________

01-21-2013, 08:17 PM	#2
menendez1293 Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tallahassee FL Posts: 9,687 View My Garage	Looks awesome. You did a great job with it

01-22-2013, 12:54 AM	#4
Leem12 Drives: 2012 Chevy Camaro (RS) Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 347 View My Garage	Nice! Maybe I'll think about trying this MaroLife Status

01-22-2013, 09:45 AM	#8
MackMan Camaro CRAZY Drives: 2019 OC 1SS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Winchester, KY Posts: 3,202 View My Garage	Looks great man! You car is one of my favorites. That blue on that white really pops!

01-22-2013, 09:50 AM	#9
Cincy10SSRS Drives: 2010 2SS RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cincinnati area Posts: 1,522	Don't mean to nit-pic 'cause it all looks great but I'd consider removing that black bowtie from the passenger strut tower; just looks a tad out of place IMHO. __________________ Traded-in car: K&N Typhoon intake, JBA Shorty headers, Solo mid-pipes/hi-flow cats, GMPP Track Pack axle-back, Vmax ported TB, Billet Custom catch can, billet tensioner pulley, Hines Hex Vents, Z/TA rear spoiler, ProCustom headlight covers, Drake black/riveted quarter window covers, GM satin fuel door, chrome and brushed caps/covers under the hood, EmblemPros underhood bowtie & fuel rail "Camaro" plates, chrome "SS" door kick-panels, chrome trunk latch plate & strut rods, Street Scene lower grille ducts w/LED lights, front bowtie-delete, Yates Performance pedals, 35% tint, etc.

01-22-2013, 10:03 PM	#11
qkslvr Drives: 2010 ABM 1SS M6 NON RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 670 View My Garage	Been debating on doing something similar. Mines aqua with white not sure yet though Your turned out pretty good. What a paint did you use? __________________ 2010 Aqua Blue 1SS KWC 3pc forged, Seibon hood, ZL front end, MGW, ARH full exhaust w/ Doug Thorley axle back, BTR4, Roto-fab, LSXR 102, NW 102, 3.91s 2018 GMC Sierra (Stone Blue metallic) 2016 Streetglide (Crushed Ice Pearl) 2018 Indian Scout (Bronze Smoke)