Engine Bay Painting

[JimCupra]

I did my engine covers a while back....just used standard tin of spray from Halfords.

Aint caught fire yet!! lol

 

[Nev_LCR]

Did u paint them yourself B3LSY? Fancy putting a little guide up or method/stages. Wouldnt mind doing this my self but obviously that looks really well done.

he got them powdercoated.

 

[Nev_LCR]

hamerite for mine and holding up well

 

[Cupra_R04]

Ah ha Nev thats just what im wanting mine to look like, want a stealth look to mine. No crome etc. Facy e-mailing instructions of what you done as to me the manifold looks smooth. Also what products. If you dont mind mate time to get cracking with the car. Major changes by end of year hopefully.

Thanks in advance Mark

 

[Nev_LCR]

Mark, really easy, i just used satin black smooth hamerite, just ruff up the surface with a scotch pad, clean them down with pannel wipe, and spray, do thin layers and alow to dry, hamerite can be a pain if you dont let it cure, i left mine in the airing cubord for a few days, just take your time and not to much paint and let it dry well, they are my top tips,

no primer needed as that stuff goes strait on metal,
hope that helps.

BLACK is the new BLING

 

[Cupra_R04]

Thanks alot dude. Black is defo the new bling. u didnt put any laquer or anything on it just hamerite?

 

[Nev_LCR]

no, its really thick rubbery stuff hence letting it dry well, so no need for anything else

 

[R69]

black is the new bling

yeah baby!

 

[jambondrums]

im in the process of doing mine mate heres a few bits

Looking good fella!! It makes a nice change from polished bits, not that I mind polished bits tho!!