Weekend engine cover project - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

firengnred · 03-10-2010, 02:21 PM

Felt a little ambitious this past weekend. $17 in paint, parts, permanent ink marker and a few beers later....................

2010 2-Tone · 03-10-2010, 02:27 PM

Very nice work. How long all together did this take you?

ron10 · 03-10-2010, 02:43 PM

that is a fantastic job.it looks great !

firengnred · 03-10-2010, 02:55 PM

Thanks for the compliments. Felt pretty good to stand back and look at that. Took 3 days to do.

toesuf94 · 03-10-2010, 02:59 PM

Boy, that sure looks nice...one thing: You have patience to cut the tape as well as you did!

camarowa · 03-10-2010, 03:11 PM

looks very nice, might have to that this weekend.

chevyss · 03-10-2010, 03:41 PM

Home job. Two days

firengnred · 03-10-2010, 03:49 PM

Way cool

tjmac49 · 03-10-2010, 04:07 PM

firengnred & chevyss: You guys did an incredible job; congrats!!

hot_rod · 03-10-2010, 04:19 PM

outstanding !

PAUL SS · 03-10-2010, 04:19 PM

Nice Work! looks Great!

HeavyD · 03-10-2010, 04:20 PM

Cool ideas!!!

Ivan @ Southwest Speed · 03-10-2010, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevyss

Home job. Two days

Where you score them snappy "Performance Division" stickers??

Well done!
Ivan

caverman · 03-12-2010, 10:24 AM

Where is everyone buying their paint from? I've got a VR I want to look at doing but not sure where to get a good paint to match. I think the dealer sells a 5oz can for like $13 but I would probably need at least 2 if not 3 of them.

firengnred · 03-12-2010, 10:35 AM

This is what I used. No sanding or priming neccessary. The sunrise red is a perfect match for our VR

Just wash your part with a little dishwashing liquid to degrease and let dry COMPLETELY. Bought from Home Depot. $5 Also got the nuts and bolts there too.

caverman · 03-12-2010, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by firengnred

This is what I used. No sanding or priming neccessary. The sunrise red is a perfect match for our VR

Just wash your part with a little dishwashing liquid to degrease and let dry COMPLETELY. Bought from Home Depot. $5 Also got the nuts and bolts there too.

Thanks! I'll go look for some.

I've got a CAI coming in next week. Once thats on and squared away I'm going to work on my cover.

I'm going to do mine very similar to yours but I think I'm going to do the cut out to give under the cover some room to breath. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...t=engine+cover

firengnred · 03-12-2010, 12:54 PM

Those look awesome too

chrisgalles · 03-12-2010, 09:35 PM

I pulled mine off last night and am getting ready to start modifying it... not looking forward to all of the masking off as I am a perfectionist. You did a great job!

Camaro21 · 03-12-2010, 09:48 PM

Nice Job!!!

caverman · 03-12-2010, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by firengnred

This is what I used. No sanding or priming neccessary. The sunrise red is a perfect match for our VR

Just wash your part with a little dishwashing liquid to degrease and let dry COMPLETELY. Bought from Home Depot. $5 Also got the nuts and bolts there too.

Got my paint tonight. I might start the mod this week.

Indpowr · 03-12-2010, 10:24 PM

VERY nice job..

If I did it there would be runs everywhere...LOL

firengnred · 03-12-2010, 10:41 PM

Quote:

If I did it there would be runs everywhere...LOL

Wet sandpaper is your friend

firengnred · 03-12-2010, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Got my paint tonight. I might start the mod this week.

Post pics when done!

Imjaybird · 03-13-2010, 12:01 AM

Did my own IOM. Used paint from Auto touch up .com. May add fasteners later.

Nice job on yours.

caverman · 03-17-2010, 04:08 PM

I'M ABOUT TO PULL MY F@#KING HAIR OUT!!!!!

I have NO IDEA what I'm doing wrong. I can not get this engine cover painted without it cracking!

I'm using the Rustoleum Plastic paint as suggested. The first time I sprayed it came out almost perfect. There were a couple minor spects/dirt in it. So my friend talked me into lightly sanding and re-spraying. I sanded a couple pieces out and let it sit overnight. In the morning I re-sprayed and it did this cracking you see in a couple spots. So, I sanded out most of the cracking and let is sit over night again. Spayed it the next afternoon when it was about 65 outside. I got some cracking again. Re-sanded....waited overnight....resprayed. This time it didn't crack. Waited several hours or so and sprayed some clear over it. On one side it immediately cracked. Other side is fine. I re-sand (can't get all the cracking out but got most of it)....re-spray....all is good. I let it sit overnight and then this morning I let it sit out in the sun for a good 3+ hrs. Bring it in let it cool down for about 30 mins. Re-spray the clear and it freakin starts immediately cracking. I'm done now....I've lost the battle. Have no idea what to do. Guess I should take it to a professional paint shop????? That's going to cost me about $100 just to get it painted. Then I have another $50 worth of vinyl to put on.

BTW: I've been wiping it down with the stuff I use to clean my granite. It's a mix of 70% water, 30% alcohol, and a couple drops of dish soap. I wouldn't think this would cause the problem but maybe it is???

Anyone have any suggestions????

03-10-2010, 02:21 PM	#1
firengnred Drives: 2010 2SS/RS, 2006 2500 Silverado Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Torrance, Ca. Posts: 695 View My Garage	Weekend engine cover project Felt a little ambitious this past weekend. $17 in paint, parts, permanent ink marker and a few beers later.................... Attached Images __________________ "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."

03-10-2010, 02:55 PM	#4
firengnred Drives: 2010 2SS/RS, 2006 2500 Silverado Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Torrance, Ca. Posts: 695 View My Garage	Thanks for the compliments. Felt pretty good to stand back and look at that. Took 3 days to do. __________________ "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."

03-10-2010, 02:59 PM	#5
toesuf94 Drives: THR #11 E-force supercharged Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 4,570	Boy, that sure looks nice...one thing: You have patience to cut the tape as well as you did! __________________ Cars and women are both going to give you problems...but you can pay somebody else to fix your car!

03-10-2010, 03:11 PM	#6
camarowa Drives: 2013 SVT Raptor, sold 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PNW....almost canada Posts: 1,859	looks very nice, might have to that this weekend. __________________ - Pfadt Suspension Package; Springs & Sways - Brembo Brake Upgrade (Yellow); Courtesy Fesler Built - Custom Magnaflow Exhaust - Blacked-Out Bowties & RS Emblems, Front bowtie delete - Full Dynamat Extreme Trunk Coverage - Tinted side markers - Interior DSV Customs Leather Upgrades - Airaid CAI V2 - Forgestar F14 Gunmetal 20x9, 20x11 - Doug Thorley Shorties

03-10-2010, 03:41 PM	#7
chevyss SS/RS Drives: 2010 SS/RS IOM w/blk stripes A6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 816 View My Garage	Home job. Two days Attached Images

03-10-2010, 02:27 PM	#2
2010 2-Tone Drives: 2010 RY 2SS with Custom Stripes Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Jennings, La. Posts: 2,293 View My Garage	Very nice work. How long all together did this take you?

03-10-2010, 02:43 PM	#3
ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,245	that is a fantastic job.it looks great !

03-10-2010, 03:49 PM	#8
firengnred Drives: 2010 2SS/RS, 2006 2500 Silverado Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Torrance, Ca. Posts: 695 View My Garage	Way cool __________________ "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."

03-10-2010, 04:07 PM	#9
tjmac49 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS, IBM, L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 365	firengnred & chevyss: You guys did an incredible job; congrats!! __________________

03-10-2010, 04:19 PM	#10
hot_rod Drives: 2010 2SS RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,185 View My Garage	outstanding !

03-10-2010, 04:19 PM	#11
PAUL SS The Mark of Excellence Drives: 2010 ABM 1SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Smallest State in the Union Posts: 7,605 View My Garage	Nice Work! looks Great! __________________ The Few, The Proud, The Aqua Blue Metallics 709 of 3903 New England Camaro5 . My Camaro Journal Heritage Grill, Cold Air Inductions Intake, Elite Engineering Catch Can, BMR 1" Lowering Springs, Sway Bars and End Links, Clear Image Jet Hot Ceramic Coated headers and High Flow Cats, Hurst Billet 2 Shifter, LSR Billet Strut Washers, DynoMax Axle Back Exhaust, JANNETTY MAGIC!

03-10-2010, 04:20 PM	#12
HeavyD Drives: 1SSRS RY L99 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,332	Cool ideas!!!

03-12-2010, 10:24 AM	#14
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 6,299	Where is everyone buying their paint from? I've got a VR I want to look at doing but not sure where to get a good paint to match. I think the dealer sells a 5oz can for like $13 but I would probably need at least 2 if not 3 of them. __________________ *-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

03-12-2010, 10:35 AM	#15
firengnred Drives: 2010 2SS/RS, 2006 2500 Silverado Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Torrance, Ca. Posts: 695 View My Garage	This is what I used. No sanding or priming neccessary. The sunrise red is a perfect match for our VR Just wash your part with a little dishwashing liquid to degrease and let dry COMPLETELY. Bought from Home Depot. $5 Also got the nuts and bolts there too. Attached Images __________________ "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."

03-12-2010, 12:54 PM	#17
firengnred Drives: 2010 2SS/RS, 2006 2500 Silverado Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Torrance, Ca. Posts: 695 View My Garage	Those look awesome too __________________ "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."

03-12-2010, 09:35 PM	#18
chrisgalles TEXAS FIGHT! Drives: Awesome Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Longview, Tx Posts: 1,234	I pulled mine off last night and am getting ready to start modifying it... not looking forward to all of the masking off as I am a perfectionist. You did a great job!

03-12-2010, 09:48 PM	#19
Camaro21 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 4,940 View My Garage	Nice Job!!! __________________

03-12-2010, 10:24 PM	#21
Indpowr Account Suspended Drives: Corvette C6 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 7,039 View My Garage	VERY nice job.. If I did it there would be runs everywhere...LOL

03-17-2010, 04:08 PM	#25
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 6,299	I'M ABOUT TO PULL MY F@#KING HAIR OUT!!!!! I have NO IDEA what I'm doing wrong. I can not get this engine cover painted without it cracking! I'm using the Rustoleum Plastic paint as suggested. The first time I sprayed it came out almost perfect. There were a couple minor spects/dirt in it. So my friend talked me into lightly sanding and re-spraying. I sanded a couple pieces out and let it sit overnight. In the morning I re-sprayed and it did this cracking you see in a couple spots. So, I sanded out most of the cracking and let is sit over night again. Spayed it the next afternoon when it was about 65 outside. I got some cracking again. Re-sanded....waited overnight....resprayed. This time it didn't crack. Waited several hours or so and sprayed some clear over it. On one side it immediately cracked. Other side is fine. I re-sand (can't get all the cracking out but got most of it)....re-spray....all is good. I let it sit overnight and then this morning I let it sit out in the sun for a good 3+ hrs. Bring it in let it cool down for about 30 mins. Re-spray the clear and it freakin starts immediately cracking. I'm done now....I've lost the battle. Have no idea what to do. Guess I should take it to a professional paint shop????? That's going to cost me about $100 just to get it painted. Then I have another $50 worth of vinyl to put on. BTW: I've been wiping it down with the stuff I use to clean my granite. It's a mix of 70% water, 30% alcohol, and a couple drops of dish soap. I wouldn't think this would cause the problem but maybe it is??? Anyone have any suggestions???? Attached Images __________________ *-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

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