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Painted cam cover now in car....

Postby green_comet » Tue Jan 24, 2006 3:48 pm

Well i decided to give the cam cover a paint, so i got myself some black crinkle paint and went to work...heres a pic of the finised result. I just sanded the paint off where the letters are.

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Postby Craig » Tue Jan 24, 2006 3:49 pm

For a home job that looks awesome! 8)
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Postby JBT » Tue Jan 24, 2006 4:07 pm

Great work. :)
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Postby Okibi » Tue Jan 24, 2006 4:18 pm

Looks great, I've considered doing this but i can't find red crinkle paint anywhere in W.A.

I should be easier to maintain that a polished cam cover, what do you SE guys think?
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Postby Bevan » Tue Jan 24, 2006 4:23 pm

Okibi wrote:Looks great, I've considered doing this but i can't find red crinkle paint anywhere in W.A.

I should be easier to maintain that a polished cam cover, what do you SE guys think?
Not sure if SE is polished. Aren't they crinckle too?

Very nice job BTW Green_Comet :)
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Postby Gramps » Tue Jan 24, 2006 4:25 pm

Xcellent job - very professional finish.
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Postby green_comet » Tue Jan 24, 2006 5:06 pm

Looks great, I've considered doing this but i can't find red crinkle paint anywhere in W.A.


okibi they had red crinkle paint right next to the black at autobarn, if you like i can get you a can and post it to you..
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Postby Okibi » Tue Jan 24, 2006 5:13 pm

Yeah autobarn isn't in WA, i don't think you can post pressure pack cans?

I've got a mate working at National Parts now (they supply auto pro etc) he should be able to order some in.
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Postby green_comet » Tue Jan 24, 2006 5:44 pm

alright no worries :D
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Postby rain902 » Tue Jan 24, 2006 7:58 pm

that is fantastic - verrrry slick ;)
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Postby Andrew » Tue Jan 24, 2006 8:37 pm

I must get round to doing that myself one day.

Then there is this -

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Postby green_comet » Tue Jan 24, 2006 8:38 pm

omg flamessssssss.... :lol:
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Postby rain902 » Tue Jan 24, 2006 8:47 pm

bring on the bling!


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Postby green_comet » Wed Jan 25, 2006 6:31 pm

Engine bay is all finished.. heres a pic

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Postby smiles » Wed Jan 25, 2006 6:34 pm

You've easily gained another 5kW @ the wheels there ... darn that looks good but!
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