Jamesy Posted July 27, 2009 Author Share Posted July 27, 2009 Here's a pic of mine from about 3 years ago after I attacked it with some yellow paint (don't ask, but I've always gone for a black and yellow combo on all of my cars ... it's like my 'thing' that I do). Anyway, it turned out pretty good in the end, and the paint is still going strong with no cracking or peeling. The only areas where paint has come off are the bits where I have dropped spanners, or slipped with a screwdriver etc . I just had a really hard time finding all the pipes I needed in yellow, which is why there is some 'rogue' blue in there Cheers, J i like that a lot mate - yeah change those couple of blue bits for black did u just use normal halfords paint stuff? do you just sand it and paint or do you primer it first? what do you guys think of BLUE parts in mine?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadyn Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 i like that a lot mate - yeah change those couple of blue bits for black did u just use normal halfords paint stuff? do you just sand it and paint or do you primer it first? what do you guys think of BLUE parts in mine?? I've gone for the blue silicon look in mine: Just got the radiator hose to sort and then possibly spray the spark plug cover blue too. Like you, I'm curious on what paint etc to use when spraying plastics in the bay, but no-one seems to be giving you a clear answer yet!! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted July 27, 2009 Author Share Posted July 27, 2009 i like yours mate the strut brace certainly helps!! a definite answer on what spray and method to spray would be great. will definitely spray my spark plug cover then decide on the other bits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Here you are Jamesy http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=190090&highlight=SPARK+COVER+SPRAYED Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted July 27, 2009 Author Share Posted July 27, 2009 Here you are Jamesy http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=190090&highlight=SPARK+COVER+SPRAYED nice one. so halfords paint will do. so here goes................. sand it down spray letters first - then put masking tape over all lettering 2 coats of primer 2 coats of colour 2 coats of laquer and bobs ya uncle?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesArup Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Sorry, busy day at work! Hmmm, it was a while ago now so I don't remember exactly what I used. But the paint was definately heat-resistant (goes without saying), and I definately put laquer over the top. I know what you mean about the blue hoses. As I said, I was looking everywhere for some yellow ones, but never found any. I've been out of the country for the last 2 years though, so I'm back now with a list as long as my arm with what I want to do ... one of them being to clean up the engine bay Cheers, J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonT Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 I had Dave (SUPRALOOPY) to paint my spark plug cover, fuse box battery clamp and relay cover in the same colour as my car is so not to sure how heat resistant that paint is but its been done ages now and touch wood no problems so not sure how heat resistant the paint needs to be!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Normal paint is fine unless you plan on spraying exhaust manifolds/turbos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonT Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Normal paint is fine unless you plan on spraying exhaust manifolds/turbos. Oh fair enough, very much doubt i would go that far unless i went the single route but nice thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTRickeh Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 nice one. so halfords paint will do. so here goes................. sand it down spray letters first - then put masking tape over all lettering 2 coats of primer 2 coats of colour 2 coats of laquer and bobs ya uncle?? Make sure you give it a good clean first. I sprayed all of it then did the letters by hand with a small paint brush. if I do it again i'm probably going to use heat resistant paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadyn Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 if I do it again i'm probably going to use heat resistant paint. why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTRickeh Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 The paint and/or lacquer doesn't look like it's holding up as well as it should. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted July 28, 2009 Author Share Posted July 28, 2009 Make sure you give it a good clean first. I sprayed all of it then did the letters by hand with a small paint brush. if I do it again i'm probably going to use heat resistant paint. you must have a VERY steady hand my friend!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Hi had my rocker cover air brushed by (big nose dragon) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted July 28, 2009 Author Share Posted July 28, 2009 pics my man?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 (edited) Just trying to find some there is one in my garage Here you go. He says he can paint anything on anything inc hoses Edited July 28, 2009 by wile e coyote (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted July 28, 2009 Author Share Posted July 28, 2009 Just trying to find some there is one in my garage Here you go. He says he can paint anything on anything inc hoses dude that looks FLAIR!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTRickeh Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 you must have a VERY steady hand my friend!! haha, it was quite therapeutic actually Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Going suprapod if you want to see in the flesh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted July 28, 2009 Author Share Posted July 28, 2009 if i make it to suprapod i will definitely be checking that out mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 I did my spark plug cover and fuse lids on the previous car. From memory i think used Plasticote paint and hammerite for the lettering with a small brush Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted July 28, 2009 Author Share Posted July 28, 2009 that looks so cool... i think im gonna grab a 2nd hand one and try painting it and see how it turns out. can you paint pretty much anything in the engine bay then? does it all come off quite easily? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 I'll have one available soon:innocent: Stonkin that looks great:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted July 28, 2009 Author Share Posted July 28, 2009 how cheap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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