rocker cover spraying

[steviet]

im gonna spray ma rocker cover on ma vtr. could i just use normal spray paint? i know about the primer etc. but all i want to know is it ok to use the normal spray cans? it won`t crack or that will it? cheers

[mattg]

normal paint should be fine mate, thats all ive used and what most other people use, primer as usual, 2 coats best, rub down, then apply your colour and rub down between coats on these leaving with a smooth surface, do roughly 2-3 coats, then lacquer it, i would do at least 2 coats to protect the paint and make it stronger, i used 2 coats of normal lacquer then 2 coats of alloy wheel lacquer and came out ok. the more coats of lacquer you use the shinier it will become:y:

[steviet]

cool mate. have some rep also. cheers

edit - forget the rep ,says i need to spread the love. must have repp`ed you before

[mattg]

lovely cheers, get some pics up when done:y:

[steviet]

will do

[yd51vtr]

i used some high temp engine laquer from halfrauds it was about a fiver here's a link for you http://www.motortraders.com/xcart/catalog/product_16588_Hycote_Engine_Lacquer_400ml.html

[Jimmy-Boy]

If it were me i would use hammerite paint to be on the safe side too :y:

[Raz]

what colour you wanting to make your rocker cover into?

[steviet]

well its gold the now. but not a gold thats the same as the car. i bought spray paint the same as the car, to do a wee bit on the dash and ive loads left. so i thought i would spray the rocker cover to match the body work

[Raz]

well its gold the now. but not a gold thats the same as the car. i bought spray paint the same as the car, to do a wee bit on the dash and ive loads left. so i thought i would spray the rocker cover to match the body work
would look quite nice if you did other parts of the engine aswell :y:

[steviet]

what parts tho?

[Raz]

Manifold Heat Sheild
ECU Cover
Cambelt Cover
Battery Cover

all them are a possibility :y:

[steviet]

ill have a look at it tomorrow. cheers

[Raz]

ill have a look at it tomorrow. cheers
no problem mate....

if you want to have a nice shiney engine bay....could always chrome it :P

[fastroadkid69]

got any pics of the finished rocker cover im on about doing mine thats all cheers:y: