Harryjax Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 I've just acquired an engine cover. I've seen other forum members have painted or wrapped theirs. I just want ideals and advise on what and how to do it. I only paid a £10 for it so this is going to be my first little project. "Don't laugh" we all have to start somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev T Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 First step on the 'Slippery slope ' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUG Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Cheap option would be to wet and dry, prime and spray paint with high temp paint ? Few people I've seen done that with good results I wouldn't try CF wrapping it best bet to buy the real thing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Cheap option would be to wet and dry, prime and spray paint with high temp paint ? Few people I've seen done that with good results I wouldn't try CF wrapping it best bet to buy the real thing Or get it dipped 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky370z Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Spray it up like the nismo one. Looks really cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMacDaddy Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Just about to do mine. I'm using VHT base, anodised red and enamel clear coat to match the strut brace and few other bits. Well I say "just about to", but my Z is still at the dealers getting its clutch fixed. As soon as she's back though its game on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harryjax Posted January 19, 2013 Author Share Posted January 19, 2013 Cheap option would be to wet and dry, prime and spray paint with high temp paint ? Few people I've seen done that with good results I wouldn't try CF wrapping it best bet to buy the real thing Or get it dipped Dipped? Not sure what that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gudzy Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 (edited) - the part goes in instead of your hand normally though! Edited January 19, 2013 by Gudzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harryjax Posted January 19, 2013 Author Share Posted January 19, 2013 - the part goes in instead of your hand normally though! That's interesting. Anyone know where or who does this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUG Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 PM rtbiscuit a member on here he may be able to help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harryjax Posted January 21, 2013 Author Share Posted January 21, 2013 PM rtbiscuit a member on here he may be able to help? PM sent. "Thanks" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Is it one like this? Difficulty with that cover is it isn't all smooth. the textured bits around the nissan and V6 badge would look terrible dipped, so you would either need to mask them off or fill them before spraying; which would bring in a whole load of prep. You could do just the white bits, and mask the rest off, or do that in reverse do everything but the white bits in carbon, and then possibly introduce a differnet colour on the white, either to match the car, or introduce a new colour theme for the car. If it was me doing a pet project and not dipping it, i would remove the badges (to be refitted later) fill all the textured stuff in the middle. sand it smooth (including the rest of the cover as it has a plastic texture at a guess) paint the grey plastics a nice dark colour, either a nice metallic black or a black and colour/metallic mix and then paint the white bits a nice metallic theme colour. clear coat the lot, and then refit the badges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harryjax Posted January 21, 2013 Author Share Posted January 21, 2013 Yes that it. I think I will fill rub and paint it to match the b pillar covers. I'm going to try this. Got to start somewhere. What's the worse that could happen. (Don't answer that). Thanks for your expert advice Rich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 if your painting, make sure to use a plastic primer, so it will flex with the plastic, if you don;t you'll get cracks. thin layers buitl up over time, laquering is an art form use you tube to watch some videos for practicing. an dget something else to practice on first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harryjax Posted January 21, 2013 Author Share Posted January 21, 2013 Thanks Rich. Trust me I will do plenty of research and practice Before I attempt the real thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K370Z2 Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Good Luck !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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