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Finially made some progress.
focijohn - 15/3/09 at 08:49 PM

Finally managed to get some time in the shed... its getting there, just a few ods and sods to buy then its time to put my order down .
Whats needed to spray ali cam cover?



[Edited on 15/3/09 by focijohn]

flak monkey - 15/3/09 at 08:51 PM

OOo shiney

I would suggest that a cam cover should be able to be sprayed with std cellulose paint as it shouldnt get that hot.

So it would need rubbing down with wet n dry, etch priming then painting with your choice of colour

David

Paul TigerB6 - 15/3/09 at 09:02 PM

quote:
Originally posted by focijohn
Whats needed to spray ali cam cover?

[Edited on 15/3/09 by focijohn]



I have done one in standard spray paint from Halfords etc - doesnt need anything special as it doesnt get that hot. You could also look at getting it powdercoated too.

clairetoo - 15/3/09 at 09:03 PM

I find smooth hammerite to do a good job , and plasticote .

lsdweb - 15/3/09 at 09:15 PM

John - that manifold looks good!

Wyn

focijohn - 15/3/09 at 09:26 PM

did think about power coating but that was about it.... might try the halfrauds spray paint as i have a fair amount kicking around.

focijohn - 15/3/09 at 09:26 PM

quote:
Originally posted by lsdweb
John - that manifold looks good!

Wyn


ment to tell you i had it on, hadnt forgotten honestly.

tegwin - 15/3/09 at 10:23 PM

quote:
Originally posted by focijohn
did think about power coating but that was about it.... might try the halfrauds spray paint as i have a fair amount kicking around.


Thats what I have used on my rocker cover.... works fine..

But as Flak says... Make sure you use a decent etch primer!!! (frosts sell it if you cant find any in halfords)

UncleFista - 15/3/09 at 11:09 PM

When I get round to it, I'm gonna do mine with crackle/wrinkle black paint

blakep82 - 15/3/09 at 11:49 PM

i'm just going to get one of these

sure, there's not cheap, but they're easier. i think they to other engines too

MikeRJ - 16/3/09 at 08:19 AM

quote:
Originally posted by UncleFista
When I get round to it, I'm gonna do mine with crackle/wrinkle black paint


Looks great, but as many Honda owners (including myself) will attest it's not the most robust finish. It seems to get very hard and brittle after a number of heat cycles, and starts to chip off.