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Old 05-10-2012, 06:57 PM   #1
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I started working on the Engine Cover yesterday as the Red really does not look good with IOM.

Step one was to paint the cover in silver and put 5 coats of clear.

Then next step was to apply the IOM base coat and then clear coat it.

Tomorrow I will wet sand the tops of all the letters to bring out the silver and then apply 5 more coats of clear.
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Old 05-10-2012, 07:00 PM   #2
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Old 05-10-2012, 07:50 PM   #3
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Looks great

Couldn't agree more with the red cover and the IOM car!! Will be addressing that too with my IOM very soon! I'm thinking black cover with silver lettering! Picking up my car from dealer tomorrow

Can't wait too see your pictures after the final step
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Old 05-11-2012, 12:11 AM   #4
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I have an IOM too, and cannot understand why they used a red engine cover on the car. Where did you get your IOM pain? Do they sell it in an aerosol can? Is it a dead match?
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Old 05-11-2012, 12:16 AM   #5
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My best friend owns a bodyshop and I am working at his shop. The paint is mixed on-site and is a perfect match. I did all the prep work and his painter shot it for me.
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Old 05-11-2012, 02:35 AM   #6
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what color would be great for agm? I'm thinking black or the grey
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Old 05-11-2012, 06:49 AM   #7
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what color would be great for agm? I'm thinking black or the grey
I think Black would nice
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Old 05-11-2012, 06:49 AM   #8
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Looks great. I agree with you, RED on IOM that's a no.
I am doing the same thing.
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Old 05-11-2012, 09:06 AM   #9
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what color would be great for agm? I'm thinking black or the grey
Why not paint it AGM?
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Old 05-11-2012, 09:18 AM   #10
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That will look great. Should have been a factory option!
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Old 05-11-2012, 09:20 AM   #11
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what color would be great for agm? I'm thinking black or the grey
I am having mine hydro dipped in carbon fiber, will send pics when done.
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Old 05-11-2012, 09:37 AM   #12
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That looks great, can't wait to see the finished product! You've got some skills. I am planning to send mine off to get painted since I do not have any painting skills.
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Old 05-11-2012, 11:55 AM   #13
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I didn't understand why the ZL1 had an engine cover in the first place - until I saw all the hoses and stuff. It's a good engine and needs to be seen, not hidden by a cover....

Anyway - the silver cover will look better than red. I think the carbon fiber will look good as well.
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Old 05-11-2012, 12:10 PM   #14
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I didn't understand why the ZL1 had an engine cover in the first place - until I saw all the hoses and stuff. It's a good engine and needs to be seen, not hidden by a cover....

Anyway - the silver cover will look better than red. I think the carbon fiber will look good as well.
Defintely needs some hose relocations done before the cover comes off... Probably one of the next things I'll dig into...
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Old 05-11-2012, 12:14 PM   #15
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I am having mine hydro dipped in carbon fiber, will send pics when done.
Looking forward to the pics. I think it is going to look awesome!
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Old 05-11-2012, 04:07 PM   #16
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That will look great. Should have been a factory option!
Ordered my rally yellow 2010 SS with a yellow engine cover.
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Defintely needs some hose relocations done before the cover comes off... Probably one of the next things I'll dig into...
Exactly. Show off that SC, get some cool valve covers, a nice CAI and show that engine off!
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Old 05-11-2012, 05:14 PM   #18
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I'm thinking a carbon fiber look around the engine bay. I need
to get all the wires and clutter cleaned up with some after
market products. Looking forward to it.
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Old 05-11-2012, 05:22 PM   #19
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I have an IOM too, and cannot understand why they used a red engine cover on the car.
Because GM has a history of painting the top ends of their Hi-Performance engines red, in the not to distant past we had the LT4, 2.0L Turbo and 2.8L H.O that came from the factory with a red top end.

I'm guessing with the ZL1 they weren't after color matched engine covers but reaching back to this theme.
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Old 05-11-2012, 05:50 PM   #20
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Finished cover and installed Looks alot better than the red and in-person
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Old 05-11-2012, 06:33 PM   #21
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That looks REALLY REALLY good... a must on this car especially w/ IOM... nice Job...

I'm finding that most people think they just come from the factory that way. You might be surprised at how many comments you don't get from those who don't know.

I just got my Strut Brace done today.. to go along with the cover...
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very nice also.....
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very nice also.....
The way they should have come from the factory...
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Old 05-12-2012, 08:32 AM   #25
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very nice both of you. ill keep mine red, goes with black great
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