chadz34 Posted April 8, 2006 Report Posted April 8, 2006 Today, my dad painted my engine, I think it looks fucking awesome. Just thought I'd share. Looks alot better than stock, my original paint was peeling. Quote
Cam'ron Posted April 8, 2006 Report Posted April 8, 2006 looks good, any plans for the back part Quote
birdman Posted April 8, 2006 Report Posted April 8, 2006 looks nice, thats close to what i wanted to do. you should paint the rest too. Quote
THe_DeTAiL3R Posted April 9, 2006 Report Posted April 9, 2006 tits man! Are those letters painted too? (they seem to look better than normal...) Quote
Psych0matt Posted April 9, 2006 Report Posted April 9, 2006 That looks amazing, pretty much exactly what I want to do. Is the black a flat finish? and I didnt realize that the 96+ covers were different Quote
chadz34 Posted April 9, 2006 Author Report Posted April 9, 2006 That looks amazing, pretty much exactly what I want to do. Is the black a flat finish? and I didnt realize that the 96+ covers were different Thanks guys, my dad is good at that stuff. The paint is low gloss, it has a bit of shine, but it doesn't really stand out. I am thinking of having him paint the plenum. What do yuo guys think? Quote
Psych0matt Posted April 9, 2006 Report Posted April 9, 2006 NO! well, at least I dont think it looks good. Too big, and kinda makes it look like painted wall paneling, IMO[br]Posted on: April 09, 2006, 02:36:24 AM_________________________________________________how much different is the 96 "dohc" cover than the earlier ones? pics by itself? anyone know if that fits on the pre 96 intake? Quote
THe_DeTAiL3R Posted April 9, 2006 Report Posted April 9, 2006 I am thinking of having him paint the plenum. What do yuo guys think? No! I agree it's too big to be painted. From your pics it looks pretty clean, you should just leave it that way. I would just try to just get it as clean as possible, maybe scrub it with some degreaser or AC Delco Engine Shampoo, however your engine is already looking pretty tidy so dunno if you can get it looking any better... Quote
ToroToro Posted April 9, 2006 Report Posted April 9, 2006 I honestly think it looked better silver. Looks like a nice job though. Quote
chadz34 Posted April 9, 2006 Author Report Posted April 9, 2006 Ok, so it's a no go on the plenum. I agree, it is a little big to paint. I think it looks good the way it is now. Thanks for the compliments guys. For those who don't like it...... Quote
jeremy Posted April 11, 2006 Report Posted April 11, 2006 I think that it looks kinda out of place with the plenum still silver....I would have either painted both black or kept both silver... Quote
slick Posted April 11, 2006 Report Posted April 11, 2006 I honestly think it looked better silver. Looks like a nice job though. Yep. Quote
97CuttySupSL Posted April 11, 2006 Report Posted April 11, 2006 im actully looking to paint the fins and 3.1 sfi on the intake of my motor..i dont know what kind of paint to use Quote
chadz34 Posted April 11, 2006 Author Report Posted April 11, 2006 im actully looking to paint the fins and 3.1 sfi on the intake of my motor..i dont know what kind of paint to use Use low gloss engine enamel. Withstands a hell of a lot of heat. I may paint the plenum, but it will look like a big black piece of shit probably. Quote
97CuttySupSL Posted April 11, 2006 Report Posted April 11, 2006 how about caliper paint..it also withstands high temps Quote
chadz34 Posted April 12, 2006 Author Report Posted April 12, 2006 how about caliper paint..it also withstands high temps You could, I'd stick with the engine enamel though, it is paint especially for motors, so you know it won't fuck up. Quote
ToroToro Posted April 12, 2006 Report Posted April 12, 2006 The 3100 plenum doesn't get hot at all. You can use whatever the hell kinda paint you want. Quote
ToroToro Posted April 12, 2006 Report Posted April 12, 2006 Okay, maybe not just ANY kind of paint. Quote
97CuttySupSL Posted April 12, 2006 Report Posted April 12, 2006 is the enigine paint...a spray..because i am not looking for a spray..a brush on Quote
19Cutlass94 Posted April 12, 2006 Report Posted April 12, 2006 Most engine paint is spray on. if you want a brush on, go with the duplicolor and one of their caliper kits. The 3100 plenum doesn't get hot at all. Mines does...... not extrmely hot, but.... Quote
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