Painting IM Cover / Valve Cover
#1
Painting IM Cover / Valve Cover
So I was thinking of painting my IM and Valve Covers. Since they are plastic, they do not need to be sandblasted right? What color do yall think should work nicely.
I was either gonna do a glossy, high shineblack, or red. Gunmetal? Any other color suggestions?
And also, what kind of paint (spray? high temp?) should be used. Here is a pic of my engine bay.
This is just too sick: http://www.deviantpixels.com/zdrive/ekvalvecover1.jpg
I was either gonna do a glossy, high shineblack, or red. Gunmetal? Any other color suggestions?
And also, what kind of paint (spray? high temp?) should be used. Here is a pic of my engine bay.
This is just too sick: http://www.deviantpixels.com/zdrive/ekvalvecover1.jpg
#2
RE: Painting IM Cover / Valve Cover
Well if your car is black, i would say either glossy black like you mentioned, or a goldish/gunmetal would look hot. I think red would be too much and look out of place. As for procedure, i would just sand with some 320grit then 800grit sandpaper then paint. You may want to use a primer of some sort before you spray the actual paint. Since it does get pretty hot under the hood i would definately use a high-temp paint rated atleast at 500 degrees
#3
RE: Painting IM Cover / Valve Cover
My ride is silver....so silver, gunmetal or black? chrome is outta the question....too bright.
So i need to sand this stuff down even though it's plastic? How is that gonna work? I don't want to crack it or anything.... The valve cover I understand...but at the moment its the spark plug cover and the IM cover I'm going after.
So i need to sand this stuff down even though it's plastic? How is that gonna work? I don't want to crack it or anything.... The valve cover I understand...but at the moment its the spark plug cover and the IM cover I'm going after.
#4
RE: Painting IM Cover / Valve Cover
Oh well i still say black or gunmetal even thought he car is silver. And sanding will roughen up the surface and allow the paint to stick better... U dont have to sand for long, just enough to roughen up the surface.
#7
RE: Painting IM Cover / Valve Cover
ive been doing this project for a while now. Def sand it, dont worry about cracking it. Its strong plastic. then prime and sand a little bit more to make it even. Def go with high heat. I havent finished it yet cause ive been lazy and i left it at my moms house
#9
RE: Painting IM Cover / Valve Cover
Just go up to 600, anything finer and you risk it being too smooth and chipping. I did 2 coats primer, 3 coats paint, 3 coats glossy clear coat. Look for paint that says it can be used on Lexan or polycarbonate. That's what I used for R/C car bodies, it's a bit more flexible and sticks to the plastic better.