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Dark_Hero
30th July 2009, 17:30
I'm considering painting my rocker cover and generally making the whole engine bay look a bit better.
What sort of paint is the best to use?
I'm also planning to do the calipers soon as well.

I was going to be a bit boring and do all of them black, but I'm liking the idea of doing them purple.
What do people think???

it's a mauritius blue vtr
Jim-Bob
30th July 2009, 17:48
As for paint Hammerite is good for the calipers, spose it would work well on the rocker cover too, providing you got the smooth finish Hammerite to reduce the chance of it running.

Up to you on the colour though mate.

James
ClaireHall
30th July 2009, 17:53
just use any paint from a car store or spray store.

We use primer, paint then laquer just using spray cans is easier. And turns out good
Lloydie
30th July 2009, 18:00
just use any paint from a car store or spray store.

We use primer, paint then laquer just using spray cans is easier. And turns out good

Same here. Give the rock cover a good sand down aswell
Dark_Hero
30th July 2009, 18:23
Cool cheers everyone. Will give it a go at some point :-)
3cott
30th July 2009, 18:27
I'm considering painting my rocker cover and generally making the whole engine bay look a bit better.
What sort of paint is the best to use?
I'm also planning to do the calipers soon as well.

I was going to be a bit boring and do all of them black, but I'm liking the idea of doing them purple.
What do people think???

it's a mauritius blue vtrThe rocker cover ide get it power coated tbh, other bits like ecu cover/battery cover ide spry them tbh

As for the calipers ide get paint them with hammertie...
Dark_Hero
30th July 2009, 21:12
The rocker cover ide get it power coated tbh, other bits like ecu cover/battery cover ide spry them tbh

As for the calipers ide get paint them with hammertie...

Hmm powder coat would look good. Any idea of cost??
adam661
31st July 2009, 15:20
Hmm powder coat would look good. Any idea of cost??

i got quoted £10 sandblasted and powdercoated :P
Dark_Hero
31st July 2009, 16:55
i got quoted £10 sandblasted and powdercoated :P

Nice, where was that??
Lloydie
31st July 2009, 17:55
i got quoted £10 sandblasted and powdercoated :P

wtf lol. do you know the sprayer?