Stew Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 There are a few with the Jap flag. I'm not into the show scene but maybe others that are have seen cool designs. I liked the flip pain one. That could work really well! I did a flip paint RC shell that turned out cool! Never thought on doing something like that! I might put a graphic on mine, unsure yet though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottsoulby Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 really like the look that phil did, im going to have a go at that one, hopefully soon, ive got tins of flip paints and candy colours from my halford days (used to "trial" them) i might do the orange with a blue flip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srobrien Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 I have an engine cover for sale in the trading section, if anyone is interested rather than risk painting your own. R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bundus Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Honestly mate you dont need to go red just because your grounding kit is red. You can mix up a couple of colours and it will look sweet. In fact Id suggest having the covers a different colour to your grouding kit so that the wiring stands out. Or get yourself some chrome sheathing that they use on bike cables and feed it over your grouding kit to make it nice and shiny - thats what I did as my cables were a pretty dull grey. As for painting all you need is plastic primer and then the paint colour - absolutely no need for high temp paint and the like. I didnt even laquer mine as I wanted to see how it held up without. It still looks the same now as day one and Im happy so I never bothered with laquer. I did mine all in one day too but I was hasty and I would recommend leaving the primer to dry overnight before doing the paint. Heres mine after I finished And the grounding kit covered in chrome weave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 No pics yet. Was going to take this afternoon but it was peeing down! I did a few other bits and bobs at the same time so not sure how many cans for the cover. One probably but two maybe... I just covered up the lettering. Wanted to keep it but thought it would be a pain. If I decide to make it silver then I'll perhaps make up decals to cover it. I used a white plastic primer and topped off the paint with petrol proof laquer. Thought it might make all the difference being in the engine bay! I guess I'll find out! Used plenty of wet and dry paper during the process too. have worked out that when i do mine, i am going to sand the 3.5 and V6 bits off completely, and then re add them with a decal as a perfect match. that way i don't needto line it up, just reapply once painted. was thinknig about this for ages and then it hit me. far easier than trying to mask it all off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 No pics yet. Was going to take this afternoon but it was peeing down! I did a few other bits and bobs at the same time so not sure how many cans for the cover. One probably but two maybe... I just covered up the lettering. Wanted to keep it but thought it would be a pain. If I decide to make it silver then I'll perhaps make up decals to cover it. I used a white plastic primer and topped off the paint with petrol proof laquer. Thought it might make all the difference being in the engine bay! I guess I'll find out! Used plenty of wet and dry paper during the process too. have worked out that when i do mine, i am going to sand the 3.5 and V6 bits off completely, and then re add them with a decal as a perfect match. that way i don't needto line it up, just reapply once painted. was thinknig about this for ages and then it hit me. far easier than trying to mask it all off. Great idea dude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 finally got mine fitted, so i thought i would post up pictures of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilli Red Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Very nice, you obviously have a steady hand Looks absolutely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Or get yourself some chrome sheathing that they use on bike cables and feed it over your grouding kit to make it nice and shiny - thats what I did as my cables were a pretty dull grey. Anybody know where you can get this type of sheathing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin W Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Or get yourself some chrome sheathing that they use on bike cables and feed it over your grouding kit to make it nice and shiny - thats what I did as my cables were a pretty dull grey. Anybody know where you can get this type of sheathing? Try "Chilli Red" - loads in stock as of yesterday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FIDDYZ Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Just got the cover and the strut ends done. Not sure if I should stay with the carbon cover / strut or to go with the black still.... Oh and the new addition is now all plummed in and working... And from fitting that I now know how the 14mm 5zigen catch can fits so I can talk anyone through it if they want to fit one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 I'll have to swipe that catch can from your engine at Wales Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkie34 Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 I spy an ARC catch tank,looks very bling. Mine gets fitted on Wednesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez21 Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 How do you guys such such a gloss finish after laquering? Do you use some 2000 paper or something to make it smooth? I just find that it goes very rough after the laquer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FIDDYZ Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 I spy an ARC catch tank,looks very bling. Mine gets fitted on Wednesday. Nice one! Good job you havnt got a silver car!!! Hope your fitting yourself, it was a very easy job! Also, did you get braided hose and hose ends? If not, give Earls a shout.... http://www.earls.co.uk/ if you tell them your taking your car on a track you may get a wee discount!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 How do you guys such such a gloss finish after laquering? Do you use some 2000 paper or something to make it smooth? I just find that it goes very rough after the laquer. think it might be your laquering technique. i didn't even sand between coats on this one, and still got a smooth finish. if you laquer does it look like the skin of an orange, all dimply and rough? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez21 Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 somethng like that yes, im very happy with the painting, its just after the laquer. What am I doing wrong? as a comparison it looks like the smoked lights DIY on 350ztech before he sanded them glossy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkie34 Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 I spy an ARC catch tank,looks very bling. Mine gets fitted on Wednesday. Nice one! Good job you havnt got a silver car!!! Hope your fitting yourself, it was a very easy job! Also, did you get braided hose and hose ends? If not, give Earls a shout.... http://www.earls.co.uk/ if you tell them your taking your car on a track you may get a wee discount!! No Mark,TDI North are doing it.As for hose I wanted to go braided but they advised against it so I went with black samcos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FIDDYZ Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 I spy an ARC catch tank,looks very bling. Mine gets fitted on Wednesday. Nice one! Good job you havnt got a silver car!!! Hope your fitting yourself, it was a very easy job! Also, did you get braided hose and hose ends? If not, give Earls a shout.... http://www.earls.co.uk/ if you tell them your taking your car on a track you may get a wee discount!! No Mark,TDI North are doing it.As for hose I wanted to go braided but they advised against it so I went with black samcos. How so? Any reason? I got the braided line that are heat and oil resistant.... Lots of guys running them in the states... and also... Didnt realise that samcos were oil resistant, but just searched and found they do an oil resistant version ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 I spy an ARC catch tank,looks very bling. Mine gets fitted on Wednesday. Nice one! Good job you havnt got a silver car!!! Hope your fitting yourself, it was a very easy job! Also, did you get braided hose and hose ends? If not, give Earls a shout.... http://www.earls.co.uk/ if you tell them your taking your car on a track you may get a wee discount!! No Mark,TDI North are doing it.As for hose I wanted to go braided but they advised against it so I went with black samcos. How so? Any reason? I got the braided line that are heat and oil resistant.... Lots of guys running them in the states... and also... Didnt realise that samcos were oil resistant, but just searched and found they do an oil resistant version ! Samcos on mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkie34 Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Don't know mate,something to do with it not being under pressure.Just went with what they suggested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 somethng like that yes, im very happy with the painting, its just after the laquer. What am I doing wrong? as a comparison it looks like the smoked lights DIY on 350ztech before he sanded them glossy. if your laquer is orange peeling, its becaue you are moving too quickly with the can, its a bit of an art form ,but with a bit of practice you can get quite good at it. go too slow and you'll get runs. i tend to start at the top and work across in lines, nice and steady. do the edges last, but becareful with them, because by then you'll be adding to the laquer on the top and you'll most likly get runs. you should be able to see the surface change as you do it. you'll see it orange peel if you go to slow, just go back over it, if its already set, you might be able to use a levelling spray. it reactivates the laquer and helps it level out, but i don't know what the time limit is for using it on set laquer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez21 Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Thanks for that. I wouldnt so much say its orange peel, it looks OK but is not shiney and glossy, but very rough. Is this the same reason - going to quick? if your doing it right should you not need to sand after laquering? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Thanks for that. I wouldnt so much say its orange peel, it looks OK but is not shiney and glossy, but very rough. Is this the same reason - going to quick? if your doing it right should you not need to sand after laquering? if you sand after laquering it will dull the surface, and you would need to polish it up. the lawuer should be the fianl coat. it might be surface prep. if its the engine cover your painting, did you sand it down properly before hand, i used an orbital first to smooth the plastic down and remove the rough finish. and then sand between coats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez21 Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Its not the engine cover, just a few other things I have painted, some rust spots on the gf's car boot and some plastic door trims. Have degreased, sanded(600, 1200), primed, sanded(1500), painted, sanded(1500), then laquered! Was going to get some 2000/2500, use that, then polish with my dual polisher. So if im too quick with the laquer it spreads too thinly and thats why it feels rough? If im slower and have the laquer thicker that will make it smooth (particles closer together)? I appreciate your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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