Is it hard to take off the plastic engine covers to have them painted..(is it hard??)

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Jan 20, 2002 | 12:08 PM

Nicky Pass

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Is it hard to take off the plastic engine covers to have them painted..(is it hard??)

Is it hard to take off the plastic engine covers to have them painted..(is it hard??). What kind of paint do you need, or should I have it done at a body shop????????

Jan 20, 2002 | 12:14 PM

soopa

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no. the cover is held on with 2 little plastic screws and 4 short lil black bolts.

rough it up and use spray paint.

Jan 20, 2002 | 12:37 PM

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just make sure you use white primer. Also clean the cover first.

Jan 20, 2002 | 10:37 PM

RaleighNC

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I went to walmart and bought some hi-temp engine spray.

The biggest pain for me was to pop-out the acura name plate.

Jan 21, 2002 | 07:45 AM