joe80055

Hey Guys!

Here's something I'd like to ask.. I was thinking of decorating my engine to the color I'd want.. perferable saphire blue/ dark blue.. here's a picture of where I'd want the colors to be on.

http://elpanatl32.tripod.com/engine_frontal.jpg

Where the emblem and words are for the engine, the black/silver area.. I'd want to paint that area.. is there a kind of paint out there that'll hold to these surfaces and endure the heat the engine puts out?. Preferably spray paint would be awesome

Futhermore, is there a DIY out there to proceed with this task or is everything as simple enough as to remove the 4 big bolts and 2 flat head screws that hold the pieces down to paint them?

... The battery casing would be another thing I'd like to paint. :-p

Thanks!

ProvidenceLeaf

Hey dude...FYI...your going to get your balls busted bad if you don't start trying to do a "search" before you post a thread. (trust me I did the same thing when I first joined a few months ago) I could care less, but some of the guys in here are really funny, but brutal. Anyway, this thread should help you out.

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...t=engine+cover

I have to look out for my fellow RIer (eventhough you just got here) HAHA

Mike_McCready

you can see my results in that thread above, I'd recommend duplicolor products, they are fantastic. You do not need any kind of "heat-resistant" paint, just find a color that works for you!

fsttyms1

Heat paint is not necessary! Any good spray paint will work, as long as you prep the surface properly.(ie clean/degrease, sand, clean, primer, paint)

Mike_McCready

btw, since you're new here. fsttyms1 pretty much knows everthing, so take him on his word

joe80055

I definitely will take his work for it! Thanks guys! I appreciate your input! .. I'll have pictures by tonight, my question now is, how do I post the pictures up in this thread?... any type of html coding needed for you guys to be able to see the pics?

bkzjimmy

i dont see the point of painting the engine if ya not gunna be in shows or something like that

if u wanna do it, do it!

dont get me wrong...it does look hottt!, but i wouldnt go outta my way for it.

joe80055

You do have a point, besides, the paint's only 3 bucks (walmart) anyway.. on top of that, just the feeling that I've done something to the car with my own two hands, knowing that it'll look better each time I pick at it just makes me appreciate it even more... Understand where I'm coming from? I mean hey, killing 3-4 hours to do the job kinda makes you feel good in a way once you see the finished product

Mike_McCready

yeah dude, it's def. worth the time and money. I just put a coat on each time a new show came on tv, i didn't miss anything, and i ended up with a red engine cover

joe80055

!! Have any pics to show it off on here?

Mike_McCready

there are a couple in one of the threads referred to above. But I'll take some newer shinier ones soon

joe80055

AHH!! Sweet! I'm definitely waiting for this visual experience to happen! I'm posting up pictures of the car painted tonight, so expect them to be up around 10 tonight.. I'll be painting the car with either a bright red coat or dark blue finish.

ProvidenceLeaf

Nice dude...can't wait to see your results.

subtledreamer

I just did a really simple silver/black scheme with the engine & spark plugs cover, may not be exactly what you are looking for but I guess it doesn't hurt to throw in a picture for kicks