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jammer174 · 04-02-2010, 11:02 PM

I don't know why it would crack after you sprayed it with the Rustoleum. Sanding it wouldn't have made it crack, neither would your cleaning mixture as long it was completely dry before painting it and there was no dishwashing soap residue left on the cover. However, I might know why it cracked after you clear coated it. Did you use a lacquer clear coat over top of enamel? If so, this would cause the cracking immediately. If you use enamel Rustoleum then you have to use enamel clear coat.

Coop · 04-03-2010, 08:58 AM

What type of bolts or screws is everyone using in their cover? Where did you get them?

caverman · 04-03-2010, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by OctaneSS

So did you order the Chevrolet and Performance Division lettering from her? They aren't on there on her website yet, so hopefully she emails me back soon.

Yes....ordered from her. Had to do it through email as well and had her send me a Paypal invoice. She'll get back to you but it may not be until monday.

caverman · 04-03-2010, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Coop

What type of bolts or screws is everyone using in their cover? Where did you get them?

I went to Lowes and bought "Truss Washer Lath Self Drill" in a 8x1/2 size. They only came in a box of 100 so I have plenty left over. To bad you aren't local or I would just give you some.

Coop · 04-03-2010, 06:28 PM

caverman I will look for those at Lowes here. Also who is this lady who does the lettering. You should tell her to jump on here and I bet she would get some more sales cause I want the lettering as well.

ZombieEatsYou · 04-05-2010, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by caverman

I went to Lowes and bought "Truss Washer Lath Self Drill" in a 8x1/2 size. They only came in a box of 100 so I have plenty left over. To bad you aren't local or I would just give you some.

I got the same ones. But I used my dremel and cut off the shafts then used auto trim adhesive to clue them in place. Didn't feel right putting holes in the cover - GM engineers do things for a reason.

Pics when I get the embossed "V8" area the way I like it. It's a bugger.

Merc · 04-05-2010, 08:51 AM

Nice work. I even like your choice of beers.

matteo · 04-05-2010, 08:10 PM

This looks really cool with a bright color car, but has anyone do this with a dark color? I have IBM and I'm thinking of painting over the black part and leaving the silver since I think it would look wierd with dark blue and back. I'd like to see some pictures of it first if anyone's tried it...

loopback · 04-08-2010, 10:03 AM

Thinking of taking on this project this weekend. One question I have is are there any issues of driving without the engine cover on?

caverman · 04-08-2010, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by loopback

Thinking of taking on this project this weekend. One question I have is are there any issues of driving without the engine cover on?

Not at all. As a matter a fact most people take it off when they go racing because it will hold in some heat. It's just a cosmetic cover. It has no functionality for the drivetrain.

Buhmblbe · 04-09-2010, 04:57 AM

Thanks for all the tips! I pulled my cover off last night and will be buying some paint today. Any experience with which paint matches best for rally yellow? I'll be doing this with my 7 year old daughter on my birthday today...great gift to myself and teaching my daughter the love of a camaro at a young age

...what could be better!

ZombieEatsYou · 04-10-2010, 08:12 PM

I used Krylon Fusion for plastic. Color is Sunbeam/Safety yellow. Very close match.

firengnred · 04-11-2010, 12:19 AM

Looks Great! Nice job

ZombieEatsYou · 04-11-2010, 07:38 AM

Thanks, but I'm not done yet! Waiting on an emblem to come in to put on top of the metal mesh I put over the old "V8."

04-02-2010, 11:02 PM	#57
jammer174 Luke 14:23 Drives: 2016 Camaro Convertible 2SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Charleston, WV Posts: 95 View My Garage	I don't know why it would crack after you sprayed it with the Rustoleum. Sanding it wouldn't have made it crack, neither would your cleaning mixture as long it was completely dry before painting it and there was no dishwashing soap residue left on the cover. However, I might know why it cracked after you clear coated it. Did you use a lacquer clear coat over top of enamel? If so, this would cause the cracking immediately. If you use enamel Rustoleum then you have to use enamel clear coat. __________________ DRIVE IT LIKE YOU STOLE IT!

04-03-2010, 08:58 AM	#58
Coop Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lawton/Fort Sill, OK Posts: 1,632	What type of bolts or screws is everyone using in their cover? Where did you get them? __________________ 2010 Camaro 1SS Inferno Orange Magnusson Supercharger Installed and Tuned by ADM Performance, Roto Fab CAI IOM painted, MBRP Cat Back Exhaust, Barton Industries Short Shifter, Clear Image Headers, Pedders coilovers, BMR Front/Rear sway bars Trailing Arms and End Links, VMax ported TB

04-03-2010, 06:28 PM	#61
Coop Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lawton/Fort Sill, OK Posts: 1,632	caverman I will look for those at Lowes here. Also who is this lady who does the lettering. You should tell her to jump on here and I bet she would get some more sales cause I want the lettering as well. __________________ 2010 Camaro 1SS Inferno Orange Magnusson Supercharger Installed and Tuned by ADM Performance, Roto Fab CAI IOM painted, MBRP Cat Back Exhaust, Barton Industries Short Shifter, Clear Image Headers, Pedders coilovers, BMR Front/Rear sway bars Trailing Arms and End Links, VMax ported TB

04-09-2010, 04:57 AM	#67
Buhmblbe Growing Up=Optional Drives: 2010 Camaro Transformers 2LT RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Setauket NY Posts: 165 View My Garage	Thanks for all the tips! I pulled my cover off last night and will be buying some paint today. Any experience with which paint matches best for rally yellow? I'll be doing this with my 7 year old daughter on my birthday today...great gift to myself and teaching my daughter the love of a camaro at a young age...what could be better! __________________ "Sleep is an inconvenience to living...Get up and start living."

04-10-2010, 08:12 PM	#68
ZombieEatsYou Drives: "Bmblbee" 2010 RY 2SS/RS. VIN 12043 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Waldorf, Maryland Posts: 1,271 View My Garage	I used Krylon Fusion for plastic. Color is Sunbeam/Safety yellow. Very close match. Attached Images

04-05-2010, 08:51 AM	#63
Merc In The Circle Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS IOM M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 11,292	Nice work. I even like your choice of beers.

04-05-2010, 08:10 PM	#64
matteo Drives: '10 IBM 2SS, '01 Black SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: AZ Posts: 75	This looks really cool with a bright color car, but has anyone do this with a dark color? I have IBM and I'm thinking of painting over the black part and leaving the silver since I think it would look wierd with dark blue and back. I'd like to see some pictures of it first if anyone's tried it...

04-08-2010, 10:03 AM	#65
loopback SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Black 1SS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Marcos CA Posts: 110	Thinking of taking on this project this weekend. One question I have is are there any issues of driving without the engine cover on?

04-11-2010, 12:19 AM	#69
firengnred Drives: 2010 2SS/RS, 2006 2500 Silverado Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Torrance, Ca. Posts: 682 View My Garage	Looks Great! Nice job __________________ "Watch your thoughts, for they become words. Choose your words, for they become actions. Understand your actions, for they become habits. Study your habits, for they will become your character. Develop your character, for it becomes your destiny."

04-11-2010, 07:38 AM	#70
ZombieEatsYou Drives: "Bmblbee" 2010 RY 2SS/RS. VIN 12043 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Waldorf, Maryland Posts: 1,271 View My Garage	Thanks, but I'm not done yet! Waiting on an emblem to come in to put on top of the metal mesh I put over the old "V8."

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