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well, first off, you know all about removing and putting the cover back on? Otherwise, really any high temp engine paint will do.

well.. from what i saw yesterday, it comes off pretty easy.. nothings going to fly out/break/etc when i take them off?

2 pac paint and lots of prep work but be carefull as 2 pac is carcinogenic.

its pretty much prepped, i spent all yesterday cleaning all the crap off them, will give it a good final clean once i take them off...

im guessing they need to be primed too?

i used some high temp acrilic you get from supercheap. it looked good, but i found out if you put it in the oven for a little while it lasts longer.

I also gave it a couple of clear coats too, but unfortunetly didnt bake it.

heres a pic of the laser, i might get the gtr proffessionally done.

steve

and its expensive too

This is the job I did on a Proton Rocker Cover... harlequin purple to green..

Spray cans... $80 for the paint..

some prepsol... bit of sandpaper...

geez it was tempting to polish the crap out of it after it was cleaned and prepped.

This is the job I did on a Proton Rocker Cover... harlequin purple to green..  

Spray cans... $80 for the paint..  

some prepsol... bit of sandpaper...  

 

geez it was tempting to polish the crap out of it after it was cleaned and prepped.

that looks pretty damn nice..

id love a silver/blue harlequin paint :D

Mines going yellow this week (along with block, plenum, timing belt cover and coil pack cover) - will post up pics when finished.

Using high temp engine paint from SuperCheap (get the lot for less baby!!!!).

Appreciate any additional tips for stripping original paint :D

Mines going yellow this week (along with block, plenum, timing belt cover and coil pack cover) - will post up pics when finished.

Using high temp engine paint from SuperCheap (get the lot for less baby!!!!).

Appreciate any additional tips for stripping original paint  :)

thats what i was going to do too kel, cept blue :D

Mines going yellow this week (along with block, plenum, timing belt cover and coil pack cover) - will post up pics when finished.

Using high temp engine paint from SuperCheap (get the lot for less baby!!!!).

Appreciate any additional tips for stripping original paint  :)

give it a few coats of high temp clear spray.

steve

did a little bit of a test run tonight.. only did one coat, but it looks alright :P

(the 'real' colour is actually between the 2 blues that it appears in the photos, and looks much nicer in real life)

  • 6 months later...

Don’t mean to bump this thread, but anyone who is using 2 Pac paint to paint rocker covers, be advised as stated above it is carcinogenic. You need a Full Face respirator, as the carcinogenic are absorbed even through the eyes. I use to work full time for a safety crowd and even there we always recommended for liability, an air line hooker system. But hey a complete over kill for a one rocket cover. But keep it to an open well vented area.

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