Engine cover paint?

LuvmyxB · 02-02-2006, 02:06 PM

WOW!! You guys have been GREAT!!! Most helpful!!

Thanks a lot!!!!

You know, I really like the fact that I can come here and ask ANY questions and not get jumped on! And even when we get off subject we still get answers!

Thank you ALL!!!!

the brave little toaster · 02-02-2006, 03:59 PM

work in progress but you can do this as well

suspended · 02-02-2006, 04:01 PM

is that red wrinkle paint??? i had taht on my old civic valve cover, easy to find at any advance auto...sem also makes an extremely nice wrinkle paint, but $$$

the brave little toaster · 02-02-2006, 04:06 PM

7 bucks a can at autozone. kyrlon red krinkle paint. 1 can. let it sit out in the sun during the hot summer day and voila!

LuvmyxB · 02-02-2006, 04:09 PM

What do you mean by krinkle paint?

the brave little toaster · 02-02-2006, 04:27 PM

instead of a smooth paint. it has a textured finish like most racing blocks were done on hot rods. looks pretty clean and meaner imho

the brave little toaster · 02-02-2006, 04:27 PM

a different appoach than glossy smooth

LuvmyxB · 02-02-2006, 04:50 PM

Hmmm I might have to ask hubbie if he wants that kind. He really likes to be different. Thanks!!

Do you know if that paint comes in yellow?

suspended · 02-02-2006, 04:59 PM

they have all kinds of colors, but for long lasting, follow these steps and you'll be fine:

1. remove valve cover from engine head
2. scuff up nice with about a 350 grit or so
3. prime with high temp engine primer (about 2-3 coats to cover the scuffs
4. spray on the wrinkle paint
5. let dry
6. enjoy ;-)

LuvmyxB · 02-02-2006, 05:10 PM

Thanks Suspended!!

suspended · 02-02-2006, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LuvmyxB

Thanks Suspended!!

no prob...also, it is always sugggested to change the valve cover gasket any time you take your valve cover off ::important::

LuvmyxB · 02-02-2006, 05:43 PM

Ok is there only one of those?

I wrote it down to make sure we dont forget.

suspended · 02-02-2006, 05:53 PM

honestly, i've never taken apart the xB motor, but on standard cars, there is one...its basically like the meat in the sandwich of your motor (between the valve cover and head) heres kinda a diagram (yes, i know its bobo

)

[valve cover]
[valve cover gasket]
[head]
[headgasket]
[block]
[oil pan gasket]
[oil pan]

and yes this is the basics, if you really want, go off to the side a little bit and show the transmission and clutch and flywheel and solenoids and bla bla bla

yes i'm really bored at work right now

squirrel · 02-02-2006, 05:59 PM

Nice! I had black krinkle finishes on my 18RGs and 20RCs on my Celicas back in the early 80s.

LuvmyxB · 02-02-2006, 06:05 PM

Thanks!

You guys are really so helpful!! Im glad Im here! I would have never gotten this help anywhere else!!

TheDanger · 02-02-2006, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by the brave little toaster

work in progress but you can do this as well

I must say thats hawt. Do you have any plans for cleaning up the wires a little? Thats the only advantage of the stock cover imho. Also it seems like the light is draining out the red any more pics of it to show its true color red?

suspended · 02-02-2006, 06:35 PM

That is the ONLY thing stopping me from taking off that plastic cover is that cluster **** of wires!!! i'm thinking i could extend some of them and hide them (the old hot rod trick of the floating wires trick)....but gadamn thats a lot of wires!!!!

the brave little toaster · 02-02-2006, 07:36 PM

i will be covering the hoses with a braided steel cover. and the ugly black wire conduit and tape will be covered with red wire conduit. i can take a picture tomorrow for u guys for a better red.

FrankenScion · 02-02-2006, 10:12 PM

Here's mine:

ANd my fusebox cover:

LuvmyxB · 02-02-2006, 10:23 PM

Oh yeah! I've seen yours on the other site! HOT! Nice match to your paint job too!! Cool!