Author Topic: Has anyone Painted engine cover? (Read 8670 times)

DickW · « **on:** October 26, 2009, 01:02:34 PM »

Has any painted their engine cover? If so what kind of paint did you use?

Gunnys GXP · « **Reply #1 on:** October 26, 2009, 01:26:30 PM »

I used a high temp primer and then a standard duplicolor base coat. No clear coat after. Has been on for a couple years with no fading or heat damage. There are many of us that have done it. Most posts with photos are on the big board.

LiquidPT · « **Reply #2 on:** October 26, 2009, 02:26:07 PM »

Quote from: DickW on October 26, 2009, 01:02:34 PM

Has any painted their engine cover? If so what kind of paint did you use?

Standard spray paints... the engine cover doesn't get hot enough to need the high heat stuff.

elff · « **Reply #3 on:** October 26, 2009, 03:06:38 PM »

I used Krylon Fusion

G8TR · « **Reply #4 on:** October 26, 2009, 03:58:47 PM »

I used Krylon also. I used high temp primer and paints, just to be careful. Colors came out vivid and I added clear to mine after.

DeepBlueGXP · « **Reply #5 on:** October 26, 2009, 04:13:51 PM »

I used standard automotive body paint. Over 2 years ago and not a single problem. No high temp special paints used.

SaskInfernoMan · « **Reply #6 on:** October 26, 2009, 10:43:20 PM »

Most posts with photos are on the big board.
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For those of us that are new to the forum....could you please point us in the right direction to see these photos?

chuckdoc · « **Reply #7 on:** October 27, 2009, 06:38:21 AM »

Deepbluegxp painted mine with the same type of paint he used on his and it looks just as good as it did 2 years ago.

DickW · « **Reply #8 on:** October 27, 2009, 08:09:41 AM »

Joe, did you use a primer also?

elff · « **Reply #9 on:** October 27, 2009, 09:03:23 AM »

I never use a primer with Krylon Fusion.

smartin · « **Reply #10 on:** October 27, 2009, 09:48:24 AM »

Here's mine. Continued thanks to Deepbluegxp.

lil goat · « **Reply #11 on:** October 27, 2009, 10:01:29 AM »

I painted mine with Duplicolor, it looked fine, then threw it away when I got the powder coated valve cover from DDM Works, but I know not everyone likes that look. I hate the look of the engine cover, I think the engine runs cooler without it but can't prove it.

Mine is red.
Shameless plug for Dr. Love and the Smooth Criminal

Uranium-238 · « **Reply #12 on:** October 27, 2009, 10:04:44 AM »

The solstice performance book also suggested removing the plastic cover and sound damper, also citing better cooling.

duckSol · « **Reply #13 on:** October 27, 2009, 03:15:59 PM »

I agree on tossing the cover.

Maybe I'll get around to posting pictures

SaskInfernoMan · « **Reply #14 on:** October 27, 2009, 10:35:30 PM »

How difficult is it to paint that cover like that smartin? Did you do it, or did deepbluegxp? (assuming that's why you are giving thanks out)

I notice too in the background you have what looks to be the part around the stereo and climate controls painted....what did that take, and do you have any 'after' pics?

normsf · « **Reply #15 on:** October 27, 2009, 11:19:49 PM »

Hello its no more difficult than normal paint on the outer body. Here is a link at one painted in post #9 oh notice the rear center diffusser facia, LOL. Thanks Norm
http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/f62/my-new-stripes-59297/#post902853

SaskInfernoMan · « **Reply #16 on:** October 28, 2009, 02:09:11 AM »

LOVE that engine cover Norm!! Wish I knew someone that could do flames like that. Any idea on what it would cost to get a body shop to do that kinda job? Doesn't look like much material, but the labour I'm sure is a couple hours anyways?

Nice self plug on the diffuser.

smartin · « **Reply #17 on:** October 28, 2009, 11:06:46 AM »

Quote from: SaskInfernoMan on October 27, 2009, 10:35:30 PM

How difficult is it to paint that cover like that smartin? Did you do it, or did deepbluegxp? (assuming that's why you are giving thanks out)

DBG did it and he did an excellent job! It was difficult because he had to remove all the paint Frank and I put on it that bubbled in the dew. Don't ask.

kappabarber · « **Reply #18 on:** October 28, 2009, 08:14:30 PM »

Quote from: DickW on October 26, 2009, 01:02:34 PM

Has any painted their engine cover? If so what kind of paint did you use?

I just recently had a friend who is a tremendous custom painter paint my "cover"!!

Johnny-Longtorso · « **Reply #19 on:** October 29, 2009, 11:42:54 AM »

Quote from: kappabarber on October 28, 2009, 08:14:30 PM

I just recently had a friend who is a tremendous custom painter paint my "cover"!!

I have been debating on having the stripes on my Redline actually painted on - and your car has convinced me. That looks great! And yes, the pinstripe really sets it off.

I see you're in OH - who did the paint for you? Marion isn't incredibly far from me here in Hooterville....

Interestingly enough, if you look at the cost of the stickers (kit #2 seen here - http://www.autotrimdesign.net/content.jsp?pageCode=Parts_Saturn) the custom paint job really wasn't unreasonable. Your car looks awesome!

BeachParty · « **Reply #20 on:** October 29, 2009, 05:38:29 PM »

Quote from: kappabarber on October 28, 2009, 08:14:30 PM

I just recently had a friend who is a tremendous custom painter paint my "cover"!!

That, is truly exceptional. Well done!!!!

kappabarber · « **Reply #21 on:** October 29, 2009, 08:02:14 PM »

Quote from: Johnny-Longtorso on October 29, 2009, 11:42:54 AM

I have been debating on having the stripes on my Redline actually painted on - and your car has convinced me. That looks great! And yes, the pinstripe really sets it off.

I see you're in OH - who did the paint for you? Marion isn't incredibly far from me here in Hooterville....

If you are really interested, I can arrange for you to have his name and phone number

Johnny-Longtorso · « **Reply #22 on:** October 29, 2009, 08:17:46 PM »

Quote from: kappabarber on October 29, 2009, 08:02:14 PM

If you are really interested, I can arrange for you to have his name and phone number

Sure - if you'd like to PM me the info that would be great.

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