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vuduman67 · 08-19-2009, 06:12 PM

I just used a cheap laquer thinner. I waited until the basecoat was dry to the touch. I'd say about 15 minutes after the last coat was applied. You need to keep the spot on the rag clean and keep working the paint off slowly. Once the rag shows paint transfer move to a different spot on the rag. You want the rag moist with the thinner not excessive. Dont want any drips or your starting over. Laquer thinner evaporates quickly so I had to keep wetting the rag over with more thinner. It wasnt hard to do it just took a little time.

savage71ChevelleSS · 08-19-2009, 07:09 PM

wow, that is truly awesome. How did you get the paint to come off the letters so easily?

vuduman67 · 08-19-2009, 07:15 PM

Laquer thiner applied to fresh basecoat will soften the paint almost immediately.

RAdams · 08-19-2009, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by vuduman67

I just used a cheap laquer thinner. I waited until the basecoat was dry to the touch. I'd say about 15 minutes after the last coat was applied. You need to keep the spot on the rag clean and keep working the paint off slowly. Once the rag shows paint transfer move to a different spot on the rag. You want the rag moist with the thinner not excessive. Dont want any drips or your starting over. Laquer thinner evaporates quickly so I had to keep wetting the rag over with more thinner. It wasnt hard to do it just took a little time.

Thanks for explaining the process. (Man, I just can't get over how amazing that looks!)

cerberus · 08-19-2009, 10:59 PM

That looks nice, good job!!!

sherifdude · 08-20-2009, 09:21 PM

i did my best

sav1 · 08-20-2009, 10:27 PM

looks as good as a stock cover, and you saved $270. did you use a pro paint gun, or a can?

sherifdude · 08-20-2009, 10:43 PM

i use 1 can of Daytona Yellow with Enamel and High Heat Paint formulas now contain ceramic up to 500 degrees and 1 can of Adhesion Promoter and 1 can of clear coat about $19.00

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Originally Posted by sav1

looks as good as a stock cover, and you saved $270. did you use a pro paint gun, or a can?

sav1 · 08-21-2009, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by sherifdude

i use 1 can of Daytona Yellow with Enamel and High Heat Paint formulas now contain ceramic up to 500 degrees and 1 can of Adhesion Promoter and 1 can of clear coat about $19.00

Did you do any wet sanding between any coats?

sherifdude · 08-21-2009, 12:31 AM

no on the wet sanding

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Originally Posted by sav1

Did you do any wet sanding between any coats?

MakGrl · 08-21-2009, 12:32 AM

WOW! NICE!

Jamie Mac · 08-21-2009, 09:51 AM

Nice Job

armando416 · 08-22-2009, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by sherifdude

i use 1 can of Daytona Yellow with Enamel and High Heat Paint formulas now contain ceramic up to 500 degrees and 1 can of Adhesion Promoter and 1 can of clear coat about $19.00

Sherif....I'm in the same boat as you. No professional paint equipment so I am stuck using a can as well. What brand is that paint exactly? Did you do any prep work before applying? How many coats did you do (or just use the whole can...that's what it sounded like at least)? Nice way to save some $, plus as far as I know they still don't offer the cover in blue. Thanks

BB_Yellow2010 · 08-22-2009, 12:34 PM

Looks great! I think thats exactly what I will do! Great Idea!

08-19-2009, 10:59 PM	#61
cerberus Drives: 2010 CGM Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St. Charles MO Posts: 509 View My Garage	That looks nice, good job!!! __________________ 2 SS CGM RS, IOM interior, Customized by Clean Cut Creations St. Louis, MO

08-20-2009, 09:21 PM	#62
sherifdude MEAN MACHINE Drives: 2010 CHEVY CAMARO 1SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: prairieville,louisiana Posts: 283 View My Garage	engine cover i did my best Attached Images

08-21-2009, 09:51 AM	#68
Jamie Mac NCM-WINR Drives: 2010 SS/RS IOM 2014 2LT Stingray Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 2,324	Nice Job __________________ also drives a heavily modified Jeep Wrangler. It has LED headlights and wheel weights blacked out with Plasti Dip. It's Baller.

08-22-2009, 12:34 PM	#70
BB_Yellow2010 Drives: 2010 2SS RS L99 Rally Yellow Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Youngsville, LA Posts: 247 View My Garage	Looks great! I think thats exactly what I will do! Great Idea! __________________ This car is amazing...

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08-19-2009, 06:12 PM	#57
vuduman67 Drives: Victory Red 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Highland, IN Posts: 330	I just used a cheap laquer thinner. I waited until the basecoat was dry to the touch. I'd say about 15 minutes after the last coat was applied. You need to keep the spot on the rag clean and keep working the paint off slowly. Once the rag shows paint transfer move to a different spot on the rag. You want the rag moist with the thinner not excessive. Dont want any drips or your starting over. Laquer thinner evaporates quickly so I had to keep wetting the rag over with more thinner. It wasnt hard to do it just took a little time.

08-19-2009, 07:09 PM	#58
savage71ChevelleSS Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS Imperial Blue Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Holly Springs, NC Posts: 264	wow, that is truly awesome. How did you get the paint to come off the letters so easily?

08-19-2009, 07:15 PM	#59
vuduman67 Drives: Victory Red 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Highland, IN Posts: 330	Laquer thiner applied to fresh basecoat will soften the paint almost immediately.

08-20-2009, 10:27 PM	#63
sav1 Drives: 2009 Corvette Z06 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 556	looks as good as a stock cover, and you saved $270. did you use a pro paint gun, or a can?

08-21-2009, 12:32 AM	#67
MakGrl Drives: Cavalier&Camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 177	WOW! NICE!