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Welker2 · 07-05-2018, 05:06 PM

Last time I detailed my car I noticed some of the carbon fiber 'CHEVROLET' overlay letters I installed on the engine cover almost 4 years ago had started to peel; so, I decided to go with a slightly different look. I also replaced the stock strut bar bolts with some nicer ones (thanks for posting the part numbers Stewart). While I was at it, I also replaced my '6.2L' hood emblems with '376' (ci) ones. Besides being a pain to keep looking nice, I was losing one of the '.' in one of the old emblems; the new one's should be a little easier to maintain and, IMO, look better.

InFiD3ViL · 07-05-2018, 06:09 PM

Looking good Welker.

That engine cover came out great. Makes me wish I didn't destroy mine cutting the center section out.

May I ask where or how you did the 'Chevrolet' lettering on the cover?

orange devil · 07-05-2018, 06:42 PM

Looks great!

SummitWhite11 · 07-05-2018, 06:48 PM

Nice!

anth331 · 07-05-2018, 07:53 PM

Looks awesome Welker2

Welker2 · 07-05-2018, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by InFiD3ViL

Looking good Welker.

That engine cover came out great. Makes me wish I didn't destroy mine cutting the center section out.

May I ask where or how you did the 'Chevrolet' lettering on the cover?

Thanks. After my experience with the overlays peeling, decided to try painting them. Picked up a silver-metallic paint pen with a 'wedge' type tip from Walmart. Took my time and went over the letters 3 times, letting them dry between coats.

witenite · 07-05-2018, 08:56 PM

Nice! Everything looks good. I like the 376 badge on the hood. I would have that on mine but i already have 376 on the fenders.

Grey2ss · 07-06-2018, 12:19 AM

That looks awesome!! Nice job

Love this forum for ideas.

Grey2ss · 07-06-2018, 12:23 AM

What did you use to paint the cover? Huge shine to it.

Welker2 · 07-06-2018, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Grey2ss

That looks awesome!! Nice job

Love this forum for ideas.

Thank you and me too; I've gotten many great ideas from others. This forum is awesome for sharing ideas and answering questions

Welker2 · 07-06-2018, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Grey2ss

What did you use to paint the cover? Huge shine to it.

I used Rust-Oleum Acrylic 2X Coverage spray paint for plastic & metal. I put on 4 coats, letting it dry for at least 2 hours between coats. Then , after letting it dry for 48 hours, I used Meguiar's Ultimate polish followed by Mequiar's Ultimate paste wax (all by hand). After installing the coover, I wiped everything down with a rag sprayed in Mequiar's Ultimate detailer. I am just listing exactly what I did/used, I'm sure you could use a different name brand and get the same, if not better results, then I did using a different brand of products.

jokrz187 · 07-06-2018, 05:18 AM

looks great, i used the same bolts and washers for my strut bar. They really add to the over all look.

BAD DAB · 07-06-2018, 06:40 AM

WltrWht · 07-06-2018, 07:14 AM

Looks Great! May I ask what the part numbers are for the Strut bolts. They really add a nice touch.

07-05-2018, 05:06 PM	#1
Welker2 Ret AF, cancer survivor Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS & 2006 Corvette Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Mesquite, NV Posts: 2,741 View My Garage	Engine Compartment Dress Up/Refresh Last time I detailed my car I noticed some of the carbon fiber 'CHEVROLET' overlay letters I installed on the engine cover almost 4 years ago had started to peel; so, I decided to go with a slightly different look. I also replaced the stock strut bar bolts with some nicer ones (thanks for posting the part numbers Stewart). While I was at it, I also replaced my '6.2L' hood emblems with '376' (ci) ones. Besides being a pain to keep looking nice, I was losing one of the '.' in one of the old emblems; the new one's should be a little easier to maintain and, IMO, look better. Attached Images __________________ Last edited by Welker2; 07-05-2018 at 05:34 PM.

07-05-2018, 06:09 PM	#2
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,570	Looking good Welker. That engine cover came out great. Makes me wish I didn't destroy mine cutting the center section out. May I ask where or how you did the 'Chevrolet' lettering on the cover? __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI

07-05-2018, 06:48 PM	#4
SummitWhite11 Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Palm Coast, FL Posts: 1,174	Nice! __________________ 2010 2LT/RS ZL1 Appearance package, Flow Master American Thunder Cat Back Exhaust w/ QUAD TIPS, K&N Typhoon CAI, Ported VMAX TB, OEM GM Brembo Brakes Package w/ Hawks Carbon Ceramic Pads, Night Owl Halo Kit (WIFI), FRONT/REAR Carbon Fiber Wrapped Bowties, Rear Oracle Blue LED Bowtie, Oracle Ghosted Painted Side LED Markers, Silver Side Faded Gills, OEM Satin Camaro Fuel Door, OEM Strut Tower Brace, Detroit Speed Engineering 1.5" Lowering Springs, Koni Orange STR.T Struts, Z28 rear LCA's, Black Magic rear 32" sway bar, 1LE front sway bar w/ DSE end links. Evil Energy Catch Can.

07-05-2018, 08:56 PM	#7
witenite Drives: 2010 2SS non RS Join Date: May 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,253 View My Garage	Nice! Everything looks good. I like the 376 badge on the hood. I would have that on mine but i already have 376 on the fenders. __________________

07-06-2018, 05:18 AM	#12
jokrz187 Drives: 2015 1SS Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Stafford, VA Posts: 402 View My Garage	looks great, i used the same bolts and washers for my strut bar. They really add to the over all look. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------- Custom TSP Stage 2 Cam/GPI intake Ported Rod Mod /VARARAM CAI/Mishimoto Catch Can/1 LE front & rear sway bars/ engine cover/fuse box custom painted, strut tower brace, Texas Speed LT, Hi Flo Cats, Magnum Tru-X pipe, NGK Spark Plugs, PCM Spark Plug Wire, Painted Calipers, CF Spoiler w/wicker bill.

07-05-2018, 06:42 PM	#3
orange devil Account Suspended Drives: 2019 SS 2019 mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: California Posts: 1,694	Looks great!

07-05-2018, 07:53 PM	#5
anth331 Drives: 12SS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Dayton, Tx. 77535 Posts: 728	Looks awesome Welker2

07-06-2018, 12:19 AM	#8
Grey2ss Drives: 2015 Camaro 2ss Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Phoenix Posts: 105	That looks awesome!! Nice job Love this forum for ideas.

07-06-2018, 12:23 AM	#9
Grey2ss Drives: 2015 Camaro 2ss Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Phoenix Posts: 105	What did you use to paint the cover? Huge shine to it.

07-06-2018, 06:40 AM	#13
BAD DAB Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black & Silver Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 8,228 View My Garage	__________________ STAINLESS WORKS HEADERS-TUNED BY JANNETTY RACING-C.A.I. INTAKE-TAYLOR 409 WIRES-SOLO AXLE BACK EXHAUST-ELITE CATCH CAN

07-06-2018, 07:14 AM	#14
WltrWht Drives: 2015 Summit White LS3 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Ohio Posts: 16	Looks Great! May I ask what the part numbers are for the Strut bolts. They really add a nice touch. __________________ Inside every old person there is a young one wondering what the hell happend.