V-6 Engine cover mods

[The_Grinch]

Thanks Man, its all a work in progress but I like how it is all coming together.

[ChadG]

Well finished it all up, polished it a little bit by hand to even out the clear coat - haven't tried wet sanding the clear yet but it's still an option. Used matte black Testors model paint on the bowtie in the center. Flash cast a little bit of a shadow on the driver's side part in a couple of pictures, it's much more uniform under regular lighting. ABM is really a bear to work with.

[v6]

this is mine. gonna put some LED's under it soon too

[RetPig]

Originally Posted by denny2188

Here is what I did with my engine bay....really like how it came out

Did u do this yourself or did someone else do it for you (if so WHO?). That looks Awesome. I have been looking for something like that. I have two sons in the Army. I would like to add their names to the engine cover along with the Army logo where the center disk is with the Bowtie.

[kenkartasasmita]

here's mine. well i didn't paint it. i bought it from a member here.

[mnikolich]

Does anyone know of an airbrush artist in the Chicago area that does engine covers and hood pads?

[Earle.Barnes]

Originally Posted by mnikolich

Does anyone know of an airbrush artist in the Chicago area that does engine covers and hood pads?

What part of town? I am from the south side and one of my old buddies does airbrush.

[Earle.Barnes]

Originally Posted by mnikolich

Does anyone know of an airbrush artist in the Chicago area that does engine covers and hood pads?

He is in Merriville, In...not sure how far that is from you, but he is on the book...
https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Pr...14267572006240

[mnikolich]

I am on the northwest side but I work on the southside. I dont mind traveling a bit for quality work. I appreciate the info. Thanks.

[With envy]

Originally Posted by ChadG

Well finished it all up, polished it a little bit by hand to even out the clear coat - haven't tried wet sanding the clear yet but it's still an option. Used matte black Testors model paint on the bowtie in the center. Flash cast a little bit of a shadow on the driver's side part in a couple of pictures, it's much more uniform under regular lighting. ABM is really a bear to work with.

That's looking real good Chad! You'll enjoy all the compliments you get when you pop the hood on that.

Originally Posted by v6

this is mine. gonna put some LED's under it soon too

Awesome! I love the way you made your vents on the diagonal. Gives it a real aggressive look.

Originally Posted by mnikolich

Does anyone know of an airbrush artist in the Chicago area that does engine covers and hood pads?

It doesn't answer your question, but I thought you might appreciate it anyway. I'm a Redwings guy myself, but that just wouldn't work with Synergy.

[Peter]

hydro dipped

[Angrybird 12]

I ordered a new cover for mine so I can go wild with the one I already have... I will get started on it soon

[With envy]

Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

I ordered a new cover for mine so I can go wild with the one I already have... I will get started on it soon

That's what I did. Didn't trust myself not to screw it up, so I just spent the money in advance.

Tip:
I saw in somebody's post where they had trouble getting the badge off without screwing it up. I had the same problem. I found that using a loop of thin, high tensile wire (an electric guitar string would probably work well) managed to cut through the glue with the least damage. Just tuck it under the lip of the badge, and pull it through carefully (one hand on each end of the wire like a draw knife). It takes a lot of oomph, but its far less destructive than a screwdriver!

[Sinner860]