12-31-2009, 09:27 AM | #1 |
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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
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12-31-2009, 09:36 AM | #2 |
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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.
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12-31-2009, 09:39 AM | #3 |
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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
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12-31-2009, 09:50 AM | #4 |
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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.
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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? |
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12-31-2009, 11:58 AM | #6 |
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Here's what I did with mine:
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12-31-2009, 12:08 PM | #7 |
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12-31-2009, 12:32 PM | #8 |
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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.
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12-31-2009, 08:25 PM | #10 |
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Here is what I did with mine too.... Silver Ice Blue matches my rally stripes and bow ties too.
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12-31-2009, 08:52 PM | #11 |
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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.
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12-31-2009, 08:56 PM | #12 |
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I decided to wrap my cover instead of paint. So far so good.
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12-31-2009, 09:43 PM | #13 |
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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.
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01-01-2010, 01:39 AM | #14 |
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Here's Mine.
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