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painting cam covers?
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Tue, 18 February 2003 07:53
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how do I paint it?
can i just use spray can?
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Location:
Melbourne
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August 2002
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Re: painting cam covers?
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Tue, 18 February 2003 07:54
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by the way, it's for a 20v 4age.
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Location:
Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: painting cam covers?
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Tue, 18 February 2003 09:49
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Yeah you should be fine with some high temp paint from a can...just do some good prep work.
Cheers
Wilbo
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Location:
Eskilstuna, Sweden
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May 2002
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Location:
Canberra
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: painting cam covers?
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Tue, 18 February 2003 12:12
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I got a panel beating/spray shop to do mine in two pack. very tough surface compared to cheap paint in a can. cost me $50 cash... really smooth shiny finish.
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Location:
c'town, NSW
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May 2002
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Re: painting cam covers?
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Tue, 18 February 2003 21:23
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you dont need high temp paint at all, normal auto paint is fine the rocker cover doesnt really get that hot to warrant high temp paint.
just sand, prime and paint it and it will look like it did from the factory.
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Location:
Melbourne
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August 2002
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Re: painting cam covers?
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Thu, 20 February 2003 01:21
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thx.
but how do i and sand and prime?
do i use sandpaper to sand it?
how about prime? do they come with cans as well???
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Location:
Eskilstuna, Sweden
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May 2002
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Re: painting cam covers?
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Thu, 20 February 2003 02:15
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I suggest you get someone to do it for you... 
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Location:
Melbourne
Registered:
August 2002
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Re: painting cam covers?
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Thu, 20 February 2003 02:22
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rite rite.
I was thinking that too. Consider a couple cans of spray will cost almost the same amount of money a shop will charge I think.
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Location:
Maitland, NSW
Registered:
June 2002
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 Re: painting cam covers?
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Thu, 20 February 2003 04:37
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With my 16v i just brought a wire brush wheel from my local hardware, put it on my drill and went crazy, then you'll need to spend some time with the wet and dry paper to smooth over any lumps and bumps. Any good quality primer and paint will be ok for the rest.
It took me about 4 hrs total to do it, just get all the right things together first then go for it.
Steve
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Location:
Canberra
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May 2002
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Re: painting cam covers?
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Thu, 20 February 2003 04:49
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I did my 20v using automotive touch up paint cans, it lasted fine and came up nicely:
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Location:
sydney
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January 2003
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Re: painting cam covers?
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Thu, 20 February 2003 04:58
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wow they looks full mad man !
i wish i can do the same for my 16v 
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Location:
Melbourne
Registered:
August 2002
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Re: painting cam covers?
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Thu, 20 February 2003 05:12
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Ben
which brand of spray can u use?
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Location:
Coffs
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May 2002
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Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: painting cam covers?
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Fri, 21 February 2003 02:55
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AWWW thats so pretty 
When I get around to it I'll post a pic on my polished one...
Cheers
Wilbo
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Location:
c'town, NSW
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May 2002
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Location:
Sydney, Australia
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: painting cam covers?
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Fri, 21 February 2003 07:04
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Anyone know how to get that crinkle finish?
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Banned member
Location:
Brisbane
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: painting cam covers?
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Fri, 21 February 2003 09:09
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yes... is a special paint called hammertone
i am pretty sure they sell that in a can at supercheap
ill snap some pics of the 2tg i painted...it is bright sky blue with white raised letters, looks the real deal next to the custom plenum wrapped in diamond plate
that blue motor looks ok except for the green block, yukko
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Location:
Gold Coast
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October 2002
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Location:
Canberra
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May 2002
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Location:
Coffs
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May 2002
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Re: painting cam covers?
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Fri, 21 February 2003 13:45
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wilbo666: I would love to see your polished cover??
TE72_Turbo: Email me the photo and i'll post it up for you.
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Location:
Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: painting cam covers?
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Fri, 21 February 2003 14:58
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Lol my cover ain't that good, I spent a few hours with some wet and dry and Mothers polish, not mirror like but a much nicer finish than the before! I did the whole bay with the spare time I had on the hols. Have to get the photo off my friend, waiting, waiting....
Cheers
Wilbo
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Location:
Lost in the K hole
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May 2002
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Re: painting cam covers?
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Sat, 22 February 2003 01:50
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| celicamad85 wrote on Fri, 21 February 2003 20:09 |
yes... is a special paint called hammertone
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it aint hammer tone mate...
its crinkle paint
not sure of the technical name, but its something like that
definitely NOT hammer tone
ed
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Location:
Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: painting cam covers?
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Sat, 22 February 2003 05:57
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My attempt at a clean engine bay / polished tappet cover 
(So many hrs of work!)
Cheers
Wilbo
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I supported Toymods
Location:
Perth
Registered:
May 2002
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Location:
Sydney, Australia
Registered:
May 2002
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I supported Toymods
Location:
Perth
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: painting cam covers?
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Sat, 22 February 2003 22:44
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Yeah, came in a spray can, bought it from Marlows, like $13 or something. You spray it on once, wait like 5 mins, give it another coat in the opposite direction, wait another 5 and do it again. I found the wrinkles worked best when you was hot and/or in full sun.
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