Stonkin Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 I'm having a tidy up of my engine bay this w'end, including a hose technique kt, polished cam covers and spraying the plastic fuse covers and spark plug cover. I'm trying to find what paint to use. I've been recommended by quite a few to use a 2 pack paint, ie, it contains everything. But everywhere i'm trying just look at me funny when i ask for that. I'm just after a white spray paint that will last, look good on these parts. Supro, that place you recommended i go to in Finchampstead, i went today and it had burned down! When did you last go there? Thanks Christian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 2K paint is best for taking heat etc but i have been told that the Plasticote range of spray cans is supposed to be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 the Plasticote range of spray cans is supposed to be good. Good for brake calipers aswell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted January 9, 2006 Author Share Posted January 9, 2006 So if i was just to get a grey plastic primer, and a spray tin of white paint (they had one there that handled temps up to 120Deg) and then a tin of some petrol resistant lacquer? Would it need to be sanded down in between doing the primer and paint? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suprasport Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 So if i was just to get a grey plastic primer, and a spray tin of white paint (they had one there that handled temps up to 120Deg) and then a tin of some petrol resistant lacquer? Would it need to be sanded down in between doing the primer and paint? why would you want petrol resistant lacquer?? just a grey primer sand then a 2k paint and then preferably a 2k lacquer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supRo Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 Supro, that place you recommended i go to in Finchampstead, i went today and it had burned down! When did you last go there? Thanks Christian lol, I used the Autopaint in Luton. It's the same paint as your bodywork. They know it as '2 pack' so does the guy who did the painting. I think 'Mr angry/Steve' used plasticote and it was ok. Just make sure it's not cellulose paint otherwise it will bubble and crack. Surface should be cleaned and degreased. Maybe a light sanding too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted January 9, 2006 Author Share Posted January 9, 2006 SupraSport - just from reading other threads it seems some had used a petrol resistant lacquer as a better protection. Cheers Ro, think i'm best getting some primer then, some of this plasticote stuff and some lacquer. Thanks for your help, especially Ro, i know i've discussed this several times with you now. Just dont wana cock it up, and for once would rather have a go myself... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 i used normal aerosols off the shelf from halfords. its been good for a couple of years nearly now. just grey primer and a flat blue with no lacquer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted January 9, 2006 Author Share Posted January 9, 2006 ok cheers Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLicense Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 So if I wanted to spray my cam-covers, what paint would you guys recommend? Plasticoat? I suppose if it will handle brake temps, the temp above the engine should be OK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted January 9, 2006 Author Share Posted January 9, 2006 After much confusion, i'm gona try and get some plasticote Tony :-) I'm hoping home base sells this kind of thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suprasport Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 bottom line any tin of aerosol will work, your not talking high temperatures, but your original post mentioned 2k so thought you were going for it just a tin of halfords or similiar primer then a colour, then preferably a laquer to make it last and shine. sure it will look great. think your worrying to much mate, just go for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted January 9, 2006 Author Share Posted January 9, 2006 i know mate, just really wana do all these bits this w'end myself, properly first time. Pics once its done! Thanks everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gzaerojon Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 nothing to do with paint but just some advice about changing cam covers. this stumped me a bit but there's 2 studs to the front and back of each cam cover (4 in total) mixed with the other bolts that you have to remove using 2 nuts locked against each other. you can't just lift the covers over the studs. (as i thought) just thought i'd say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted January 9, 2006 Author Share Posted January 9, 2006 Oh thanks! just when i'm getting over the spray problem you throw that at me! No thanks, seriously. Do i need any particular tools out of the ordinary for the cam covers and do the bolts need to be tightened to a certain torque setting? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gzaerojon Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 lol no worries nothing much really, just a socket set and allan keys. take out all the bolts you can and you will be left with the 4 studs. you just need to grip them enough to wind them out. i normally put 2 nuts on the stud and then tighten them up against each other, then just use the lower nut to undo them. i recon its a half hour to an hour job:scare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gzaerojon Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 oh and i recomend you get a new gasket set from toyota just to be safe, only about £15 for a set Part numbers 11214-46011 11213-46020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terawua Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 oh.. thought it would need gaskets!.....I am thinking of doing this in the near future thanks for that post! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gzaerojon Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 no worries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted January 9, 2006 Author Share Posted January 9, 2006 Yeah, Colsoop who i got them from recomended i got new gaskets, which should be arriving tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesupratt Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 Yo...SupRo...your brave man, Autopaint paint is trueley horrid stuff! i use A.R. Davies in Royston/baldock or Paint Factors in St albans! Actualy Ro, as your a luton man, id use Eurocolour by the L & D Hospital Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supRo Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 Yo...SupRo...your brave man, Autopaint paint is trueley horrid stuff! i use A.R. Davies in Royston/baldock or Paint Factors in St albans! Actualy Ro, as your a luton man, id use Eurocolour by the L & D Hospital lol! No it's not! absolutely fine, loadsa people use them! Eurocolour is good but much more expensive! bottom line any tin of aerosol will work, your not talking high temperatures, but your original post mentioned 2k so thought you were going for it just a tin of halfords or similiar primer then a colour, then preferably a laquer to make it last and shine. sure it will look great. think your worrying to much mate, just go for it Not true, It does get hot especially BPU cars. You've got direct engine/oil heat from the cam covers and heat from the sparkplgs. Basic/cheap Cellulose paint will blister and crack (has happened to me!) As I say people have been happy with plasticote or use same stuff as your bodywork - 2 pack which is paint and hardener that acts as a laquer too. Christian, just make sure it's not cellulose paint and you'll be ok Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gzaerojon Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 i thought cellulose was banned years ago?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supRo Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 nope http://www.paints4u.com/productsbyCat.aspx?MainCategoryID=6&MainSelection=20&SubCategoryID=33&Subselection=3&gclid=COX_t6vVvoICFS4hMAodNX7xBA (There's 2 pack listed on that menu Stonkin) http://www.colourcentre.com/Contents/PriceList/CProducts.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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