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Axtion · 04-11-2010, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ZombieEatsYou

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."

Looking Good!!!

ZombieEatsYou · 04-15-2010, 05:11 PM

Here's the finished project.

....No, that's not overspray on the intake tube, it's pollen.

firengnred · 04-15-2010, 06:51 PM

Nice job!

It's gratifying knowing you did it yourself and saved $300

Viral · 04-23-2010, 08:35 PM

Great thread guys. I followed your lead and painted mine to match my SW. this is "phase 1" - I plan on adding the bolts and an SS or LS3 emblem to cover up the V8 soon.

Question though - based on some previous posts - is it safe to use a clear coat on the of the rustoleum plastic paint? If so, which ones did you guys use successfully without it cracking? I saw a can of rustoleum clear gloss, but was nervous about trying it after some had issues. Also, how would it look to just cover the whole engine cover in it? I'd like to 'gloss up' the flat black parts as well, and avoid 2 hours of masking again

caverman · 04-24-2010, 08:54 AM

Looks nice!

I used clear rustoleum but I did it within the first hour of putting on the paint. I would say you can do it without issues but I would read the can of your white that you used and wait the maximum dry time before spraying the clear.

Personally I think the flat black helps to off set the main color so I personally wouldn't clear the whole thing but it probably whoudn't be all that bad if you did. It's all a personal preference. Keep us posted.

firengnred · 04-24-2010, 01:08 PM

That is the first SW I've seen and that looks BAD A$$! Good job!!

caverman · 04-25-2010, 09:23 AM

Here lately I've had a few PMs asking me about the size of the screws I used on my engine cover so I thought I would go ahead and post the info here.

I went to Lowes (or any hardware store) and bought some 8 X 1/2 Self Tapping Drill Screws. They say "Truss Washer Lath Self Drill" on the box. The smallest box they had was 100 count.

First I tried creating a starter whole but found that the faster way was to just holding it in the center, drilling it about 70% through, and then clearing the plastic that comes up out of the way.

The screw isn't long enough to come through the padding on the underside of the cover. You don't even feel it when you rub over the padding so don't worry about it touching the coil packs.

Thanks for the compliments that I've received on the cover.....

SATXLS3 · 04-27-2010, 07:01 PM

[QUOTE=Viral;1761153]Great thread guys. I followed your lead and painted mine to match my SW. this is "phase 1" - I plan on adding the bolts and an SS or LS3 emblem to cover up the V8 soon.

Looks great!

I may try this

Silver1lt · 04-29-2010, 07:51 AM

i've seen a few pics of the covers masked off ... and it seems you guys are using the regular blue "painters" masking tape.. any one having problems with the tape not sticking?? whats the solution?

ZombieEatsYou · 04-29-2010, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silver1lt

i've seen a few pics of the covers masked off ... and it seems you guys are using the regular blue "painters" masking tape.. any one having problems with the tape not sticking?? whats the solution?

no problems with it not sticking. I wiped mine down with alchohol first.

Silver1lt · 04-29-2010, 02:09 PM

so did i the tape wont stick worth a isht .... not that it really makes a difference but its the v6 cover that im trying to mask and its just a lil aggrivating haha

caverman · 04-29-2010, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silver1lt

so did i the tape wont stick worth a isht .... not that it really makes a difference but its the v6 cover that im trying to mask and its just a lil aggrivating haha

Is it a brand new roll? What brand did you use? Try the 3M brand.

I didn't have any issues with mine stickig.

firengnred · 04-29-2010, 08:30 PM

No problems here either. Try a fresh 3M roll.

olblue75 · 04-30-2010, 09:15 PM

was anyone done soething else than just paint saw a car that had screen over the coil packs but cant find pic anymore.

04-15-2010, 05:11 PM	#72
ZombieEatsYou Drives: "Bmblbee" 2010 RY 2SS/RS. VIN 12043 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Waldorf, Maryland Posts: 1,271 View My Garage	Here's the finished project. ....No, that's not overspray on the intake tube, it's pollen. Attached Images

04-15-2010, 06:51 PM	#73
firengnred Drives: 2010 2SS/RS, 2006 2500 Silverado Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Torrance, Ca. Posts: 682 View My Garage	Nice job! It's gratifying knowing you did it yourself and saved $300 __________________ "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."

04-23-2010, 08:35 PM	#74
Viral Drives: 2010 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ashburn, VA Posts: 751 View My Garage	Great thread guys. I followed your lead and painted mine to match my SW. this is "phase 1" - I plan on adding the bolts and an SS or LS3 emblem to cover up the V8 soon. Question though - based on some previous posts - is it safe to use a clear coat on the of the rustoleum plastic paint? If so, which ones did you guys use successfully without it cracking? I saw a can of rustoleum clear gloss, but was nervous about trying it after some had issues. Also, how would it look to just cover the whole engine cover in it? I'd like to 'gloss up' the flat black parts as well, and avoid 2 hours of masking again Attached Images __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS ( Corsa Catback Exhaust \| Vararam \| VMAX TB \| Custom Tune - 386HP/383TQ)

04-24-2010, 08:54 AM	#75
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	Looks nice! I used clear rustoleum but I did it within the first hour of putting on the paint. I would say you can do it without issues but I would read the can of your white that you used and wait the maximum dry time before spraying the clear. Personally I think the flat black helps to off set the main color so I personally wouldn't clear the whole thing but it probably whoudn't be all that bad if you did. It's all a personal preference. Keep us posted. __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal

04-24-2010, 01:08 PM	#76
firengnred Drives: 2010 2SS/RS, 2006 2500 Silverado Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Torrance, Ca. Posts: 682 View My Garage	That is the first SW I've seen and that looks BAD A$$! Good 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."

04-25-2010, 09:23 AM	#77
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	Here lately I've had a few PMs asking me about the size of the screws I used on my engine cover so I thought I would go ahead and post the info here. I went to Lowes (or any hardware store) and bought some 8 X 1/2 Self Tapping Drill Screws. They say "Truss Washer Lath Self Drill" on the box. The smallest box they had was 100 count. First I tried creating a starter whole but found that the faster way was to just holding it in the center, drilling it about 70% through, and then clearing the plastic that comes up out of the way. The screw isn't long enough to come through the padding on the underside of the cover. You don't even feel it when you rub over the padding so don't worry about it touching the coil packs. Thanks for the compliments that I've received on the cover..... __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal

04-27-2010, 07:01 PM	#78
SATXLS3 Drives: 2012 GMC Sierra Z71 4x4 Crew Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 1,229 View My Garage	Very Nice! [QUOTE=Viral;1761153]Great thread guys. I followed your lead and painted mine to match my SW. this is "phase 1" - I plan on adding the bolts and an SS or LS3 emblem to cover up the V8 soon. Looks great! I may try this __________________ MBRP 3" CAT BACK, SLP SKIP SHIFT, COLD AIR INDUCTIONS INTAKE, INJEN PRE FILTER, AAC LED PODS, CUSTOM COACH WORKS PAINT,PFADT LOWERING SPRINGS AND SWAY BARS, MRR HR-6 WHEELS, RPI DESIGNS C-6 HIGH RISE SPOILER(AKA RK SPORT 3 PIECE SPOILER)

04-29-2010, 07:51 AM	#79
Silver1lt Chevy Tech Drives: 2012 Equinox 2LT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Malden Ma Posts: 248 View My Garage	i've seen a few pics of the covers masked off ... and it seems you guys are using the regular blue "painters" masking tape.. any one having problems with the tape not sticking?? whats the solution? __________________ Rich Doherty Malden Ma 2010 Silver Camaro 1LT Black Stripes V6 6Speed K&N Intake Traded for a 2012 Equinox :( Family's growing

04-29-2010, 02:09 PM	#81
Silver1lt Chevy Tech Drives: 2012 Equinox 2LT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Malden Ma Posts: 248 View My Garage	so did i the tape wont stick worth a isht .... not that it really makes a difference but its the v6 cover that im trying to mask and its just a lil aggrivating haha __________________ Rich Doherty Malden Ma 2010 Silver Camaro 1LT Black Stripes V6 6Speed K&N Intake Traded for a 2012 Equinox :( Family's growing

04-29-2010, 08:30 PM	#83
firengnred Drives: 2010 2SS/RS, 2006 2500 Silverado Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Torrance, Ca. Posts: 682 View My Garage	No problems here either. Try a fresh 3M roll. __________________ "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."

04-30-2010, 09:15 PM	#84
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,064	was anyone done soething else than just paint saw a car that had screen over the coil packs but cant find pic anymore.

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