09-24-2009, 10:15 PM | #1 |
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DIY - ENGINE COVER PAINTED
Ok, so I was contemplating buying a painted engine cover (RED) from GM, or Doing it myself.. If I bought one. It would cost $380, and WASTE a perfectly good engine cover. Plus, the GM engine cover is really bland looking. So I collected up some info on C5 and decided to do it myself.. So if your wondering about buying one or DIY... and you think this came out ok... go for it.. PAINT.
remove the heat shield from the bottom Cleaned / Degreased sanded (NOT chevrolet letters) CLeaned / Degreased masked (4 hours - I'm extremely anal) 800 grit Sand Cleaned / Degreased Base coat (high heat 500* Duplicolor) Wiped off "Chevrolet" letters with wet paint thinner LINT FREE towel Cleaned lettering with wax / degrease remover. (see pic) Dry (24 hours) Clean / Degrease WET sand (1500 Grit) Clear Coat (high heat 500* - This clear does NOT make it Glossy) Cleaned / Degreased WARNING - If you're looking for a Glossy finish, don't use this paint or clear. |
09-24-2009, 10:26 PM | #2 |
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Nice write up however I highly suggest to use a adhesion promoter and plastic primer.
Also I wouldn't worry about the high heat paint. Plain jane automotive paint will work with no problems. It is all about the prep. |
09-24-2009, 10:45 PM | #3 |
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09-25-2009, 07:29 AM | #4 |
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Thanks for the write up and pictures! I'm looking into doing something similar with my engine cover, but kind of reversed. I'll post pictures if/when I get it done.
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09-25-2009, 08:43 AM | #5 | |
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My bad except for the V8 section |
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09-25-2009, 11:15 AM | #6 |
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now you guys got my scared about my v8 section.. hope it holds up. if not, I'll just knock off the rest of the red and keep it black. We'll see.
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12-02-2009, 12:29 AM | #7 |
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Inspiration From Camaro5Forum
That was a great write up you inspired me to do the same check this out. Then i got crazy with the cheez whiz |
12-02-2009, 03:27 AM | #8 |
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lookin good guys. I like it.
I may want to try it. But, I'll use glossy paint
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12-02-2009, 06:27 AM | #9 |
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$380 for an engine cover OR DIY???? I think I will go this route.
But a quick question. I have a V6 and the engine cover will flex coming off of the engine. Does the Duplicolor Engine Enamel allow for flex?
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12-07-2009, 09:23 PM | #10 |
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That red looks nice...
It would possibly look nice with some more color on some other areas like the elec cover or air cover...if they are staying...nice job. I too have heard of the high adhesive plastic Krylon paint on another C5 thread.
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12-07-2009, 10:06 PM | #11 |
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Since that paint , I've wet sanded and added 3 more coats of Clear.. it looks 3 times more shinny. Engine cover will flex, and this Dupli color is supposed to be ok for a little flexing.
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12-08-2009, 03:54 PM | #12 |
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Cool, thanks. I just don't want to paint it, pull it off and have to start over!
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12-26-2009, 07:18 PM | #13 |
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Idid mine also and thuoght iit came out ok.
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01-13-2010, 09:18 AM | #14 |
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very good write up! i painted mine as well a couple weeks ago because i wanted ABM and, of course, gm doesnt make one with that color. i used actual automotive base coat/clear coat from sherwin williams. it matches beautifully! ill post up some pictures this evening when i get home from work.
one piece of advice i can give on this is if you are using base/clear...BE CAREFUL around the oil cap recess. trying to get clear down in there is a little difficult. i ended up with a nice run on the side of the cover next to that area that i had to sand out!
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