here is the OEM engine cover

i just removed the oil cap in order to take off the engine cover

i need to clean this bad boy off she is dirty

now it's time to remove the heat shield

after a long bath in Simple green to remove ALL grease and a good scrubbing she is all clean and ready for paint.

the spray paint i'm about to use is RUST-OLEUM: Paint For Plastic which was purchased at Autozone.

the 2nd coat i'm using is RUST-OLEUM: Metallic Finish

time for this paint to fully cure and dry before 3rd coat and other colors go on. i will keep u kids posted as i progress. Same bat-channel, same bat-time.

Good quick little show how. A little sanding might be required depending on paint used and cover though, like mine I sanded it thoroughly to get better results.

i dont like that smooth finish. I want something like it should of came out the factory. the paint for plastic does nor require sanding. it is formulated to adhere to the plastic.

Looking pretty good so far, I'll stay tuned.

Sweet! Can't wait to see the finished product either. I also like the factory look.

Not bad.

The "3400 SFI" and the lines around it just need some accent colors for contrast.

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Not bad.

The "3400 SFI" and the lines around it just need some accent colors for contrast.

the same color as the car would look nice.

the "3400 SFI" will be in red and the lines either black or chrome. the squares are going to be black .

time to prep for second color

back to the drawing board :taz: the tape took some paint off :pissed:

you didnt wait long enough between coats. If you read the paint can itll tell you I think to wait 7 days or something like that. Just respray it silver and let it sit and properly cure. With it being cold try putting it in a window where the sun can hit it to speed up drying. Hope this helps.

thanks for the help, 7 days?

Awww that sucks! Well, I guess you learned on this one. It's a learning process.

Awww that sucks! Well, I guess you learned on this one. It's a learning process.

there is only one way to learn, and its by failing 1st

there is only one way to learn, and its by failing 1st

^^^ THIS! same thing happend to me when i did mine.

thanks for the help, 7 days?

Read the can and I think it tells you something like that. Maybe its 72 hours but for some reason the number 7 is in my head on this.

Read the can and I think it tells you something like that. Maybe its 72 hours but for some reason the number 7 is in my head on this.

Like always, it depends on the paint. I've seen some stuff say 48 hours to 72 hours, then some stuff wanting 5 days. Why when painting to get good results I always recommend reading the can lol.

im thinking of 1 hour or 1 day for another coat, 3 days dry to handle, and 7 days fully dried. thats what think i remember seeing...i think.

i'll back at it on Monday

mine was all messed up and after the 3rd try i took it to http://www.psychoticair.com/

the did an awesome job. i have to go pick it up now that it is all done.

that is awesome!

mine was all messed up and after the 3rd try i took it to http://www.psychoticair.com/

the did an awesome job. i have to go pick it up now that it is all done.

Very nice!!

but OMG RUN AWAY FROM THEIR WEBSITE!!!

My co-workers and I have a compilation of horrible flash websites, this will be added lol.

That looks so great! Good job!!

hmmmm, what next?