 Engine Paint Opinions, Valve Covers and Shroud |
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| sharper |
 Aug 15 2020, 08:58 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 147 Joined: 5-June 03 From: Woodstock, GA Member No.: 789 Region Association: South East States  |
So I had to drop the engine to fix a transmission problem and will address oil leaks and adjust the valves while its out. Some friends have suggested I paint the valve covers and shroud too so I wanted some opinions on what colors might look good when popping the hood. My 914 itself is red.
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| Mark Henry |
Aug 16 2020, 05:00 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
I agree I'd just get it bead blasted for the VC and intake.
If you did paint don't use rattle can, just a few drops of gas will ruin your day. Powder coat or at least a catalyzed automotive paint for the aluminum. Painting a fiberglass shroud can be a PITA, degreasing and prep would be key to getting a good finish. |
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sharper Engine Paint Opinions Aug 15 2020, 08:58 PM
Luke M I'd clean up/blast the outside of the valve co... Aug 16 2020, 07:36 AM Cairo94507 If it were me, I would have the valve covers bead ... Aug 16 2020, 03:15 PM
IronHillRestorations I always like to paint the upper covers, sand the ... Aug 16 2020, 06:08 PM |
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