painting rocker covers

[mitchy_]

just after a bit of advice with painting the rocker covers on my RB25....

i know i need high temp. paint, but any specific brand/type you guys recommend? or any other hints and tips?

thanks

[youngcodger]

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

[mitchy_]

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?

[N I B]

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

[mitchy_]

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?

[N I B]

Yes

[Badged]

can you use a c.o.b Acrylic? Rocker cover gets a bit hot but.. paint should be able to stand some heat. any 1 painted theirs in Acrylic?

[Jolinator]

replace half moons and cam cover seals aswell

[PHATR32]

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

[thizzle]

i suggest hpc and powder coating only everything else will wear off..but alot less colours to choose from....

[PHATR32]

and its expensive too

[NO_RSPECT]

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.

[PHATR32]

this is what i done yesterday with some paint stripper............

it just needs a good polish.

gonna do everything on the engine too

steve

[mitchy_]

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

[Kel]

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

[Baz]

Hey where do you get the harlequin spray cans from and is there any particular way of applying it to cover in order to get it to change from green to purple?

[mitchy_]

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

[PHATR32]

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

[mitchy_]

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

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

[re2]

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.