DIY painting engine cover, fuse covers, etc. w/ pics!

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01-24-2004, 08:40 PM

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hmm a Randode Racing red anodized oil cap sure would look nice on there.

and don't forget some red cathodes!

01-24-2004, 08:49 PM

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Do you figure that using the ground coat, but with one of the high heat paints as a top coat that the "metallic" look will still come through? I ask becuase I'm partial to blue, but the MetalCast blue isn't that nicest.

01-25-2004, 11:54 PM

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how much whp did you get from that engine paint job THEREDBOX

01-26-2004, 03:11 AM

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I just painted mine black because I wasnt sure if I wanted something flashy.
I like how it turned out.

01-26-2004, 03:54 AM

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I just painted mine black because I wasnt sure if I wanted something flashy.
I like how it turned out.

Damn, now I really need a pail of Hot Lava... damn you obsessive modifiers!!!

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01-26-2004, 11:33 AM

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Look how dirty that engine bay is :o I would never let mine get that way :o

01-26-2004, 04:12 PM

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Let it go man I just put 2000 miles on it in a week, its my drivin' car so I dont mess up my fancy wheels on my othercar. Its not like and hour of labor wont fix it.

01-26-2004, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by LowMileLude

That looks pretty good. Lots of one color though...

Ever thought to do something like this:
http://www.mazda6club.com/gallery/al...s/PA150553.JPG

Yeah i'm going to do that soon, just wanna see how that paint stands up. Im also going to shoot a couple more layers on clear over there to help prevent fading etc..

01-26-2004, 08:09 PM

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What did you use to mask the Toyota emblem and 'VVT-i'??

01-26-2004, 08:13 PM

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What's the plstic piece on the left (passenger) side of the bay, behind the windshield fluid lid. I don't have that on my echo.

01-26-2004, 08:20 PM

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What did you use to mask the Toyota emblem and 'VVT-i'??

I used that light green 3m tape. and a brand new razorblade.
I think its a fuse cover.

06-24-2004, 02:26 AM

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check it

That red is just awesome, good job

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Now...... if i can only get a can of Hot Lava Orange, then i too could paint the engine cover to match, well have to wait and see... hmmmmmmm

hmmmm...check it

http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/624889

06-24-2004, 02:07 PM

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I disagree with quadraphonic... I like the MetalCast metallic blue. Im doing the plastic parts of the engine right now with it, with the exception of that plastic cover that says VVT-i... because i think THAT much blue is too much.

Still, the bright blue of the MetalCast color contrasts nicely with the darker color of the Indigo Ink. PM me for pics.

06-26-2004, 10:00 AM

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ok, that looks SWEEEEEEEEEET!!!!!! I'm, going to have to do that to my wife's Neon also. She's gonna hate it, but what can ya do? LOL Really makes the engine bay stand out, good job....

Wild Bill