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What color for engine tins? |
stugray |
Sep 28 2011, 10:10 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,824 Joined: 17-September 09 From: Longmont, CO Member No.: 10,819 Region Association: None |
So I am planning on having my engine tins powder coated, and I cant decide what color would look the best.
This is for a stock looking vintage race car so there is some desire to keep it looking original. It will have dual webers. However the stock semi-gloss would make the engine bay look darker and make it harder to spot oil leaks. The outside of the car is currently silver. The engine bay is currently gold/champagne. I eventually plan on painting the entire car viper green, or Chevy Synergy Green like Mikey914s sawtooth but probably not for a few years. So a color that is compatible with all three would be desirable. Also, for the fan shroud, should I have it painted to match whatever color the tins are, or leave it looking stock? I have one fan shroud that looks like it just came off the showroom floor. Maybe have that one clear coated? Thoughts? Also, any pictures of engine bays with different paint schemes would be great. Stu |
ripper911 |
Sep 28 2011, 10:11 AM
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corde pulsum tangite Group: Members Posts: 2,920 Joined: 25-April 10 From: Powder Springs, GA Member No.: 11,654 Region Association: South East States |
Polka dots.
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zymurgist |
Sep 28 2011, 10:18 AM
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"Ace" Mechanic Group: Members Posts: 7,411 Joined: 9-June 05 From: Hagerstown, MD Member No.: 4,238 Region Association: None |
I was going to say red until you said that the car will eventually be green. Too Christmasy.
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yeahmag |
Sep 28 2011, 10:25 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,421 Joined: 18-April 05 From: Pasadena, CA Member No.: 3,946 Region Association: Southern California |
Black. Black sheds heat better...
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RiqueMar |
Sep 28 2011, 10:29 AM
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Enrique Allen Mar Group: Members Posts: 2,169 Joined: 28-August 08 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 9,478 Region Association: Southern California |
I went for wrinkle black back when I had a /4. It looks really clean in the engine bay, and has a nice texture to it. These pictures don't really do it justice.
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Elliot Cannon |
Sep 28 2011, 11:28 AM
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914 Guru Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None |
Black. Black sheds heat better... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Smooth, gloss black is easier to clean. |
Spoke |
Sep 28 2011, 11:29 AM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 6,979 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None |
Painted the tin to match the car.
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MartyYeoman |
Sep 28 2011, 11:36 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,519 Joined: 19-June 03 From: San Ramon, CA Member No.: 839 Region Association: Northern California |
Black. Black sheds heat better... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Smooth, gloss black is easier to clean. That's the way I've always done it. Gloss black engine paint on the tins. Ford gray engine paint on the intake runners. |
rnellums |
Sep 28 2011, 11:41 AM
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Professional Enthusiast Group: Members Posts: 1,646 Joined: 26-November 09 From: Littleton, CO Member No.: 11,072 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Chrome it for the bling factor!
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yeahmag |
Sep 28 2011, 11:49 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,421 Joined: 18-April 05 From: Pasadena, CA Member No.: 3,946 Region Association: Southern California |
I was ALWAYS taught "chrome don't get ya' home". Chrome holds heat...
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stewteral |
Sep 28 2011, 11:51 AM
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Old Member Group: Members Posts: 384 Joined: 4-December 07 From: Camarillo, CA Member No.: 8,424 Region Association: Southern California |
So I am planning on having my engine tins powder coated, and I cant decide what color would look the best. This is for a stock looking vintage race car so there is some desire to keep it looking original. It will have dual webers. However the stock semi-gloss would make the engine bay look darker and make it harder to spot oil leaks. The outside of the car is currently silver. The engine bay is currently gold/champagne. I eventually plan on painting the entire car viper green, or Chevy Synergy Green like Mikey914s sawtooth but probably not for a few years. So a color that is compatible with all three would be desirable. Also, for the fan shroud, should I have it painted to match whatever color the tins are, or leave it looking stock? I have one fan shroud that looks like it just came off the showroom floor. Maybe have that one clear coated? Thoughts? Also, any pictures of engine bays with different paint schemes would be great. Stu Hey Stu, I went with Flat Black powder coat on my metal and like the look. If you want the "Stock look" there is always gloss black. Take a look at my pic and see what you think. Best, Terry |
McMark |
Sep 28 2011, 11:54 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
I prefer satin, instead of semi-gloss. Black is my choice, 100% of the time.
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76-914 |
Sep 28 2011, 12:04 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,502 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
I haven't seen purple, yet. Mine looks like one of Carman Miranda's hats. I did it to be defiant. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
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'73-914kid |
Sep 28 2011, 12:10 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,473 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Vista, CA Member No.: 9,714 Region Association: Southern California |
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Scott S |
Sep 28 2011, 12:10 PM
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Small Member Group: Members Posts: 1,697 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 633 |
One of this clubs fiberglass guru's should try and make an amber set of tins for the 4 cylinder cars. I love the look of the raw amber on the 911 motors. Wonder how or if it would effect cooling?
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stugray |
Sep 30 2011, 04:12 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,824 Joined: 17-September 09 From: Longmont, CO Member No.: 10,819 Region Association: None |
Thanks for all the pics & advice.
I think I have decided on plain old black, However, I thought it would be cool to do "Black Chrome" which is usually a plating job but can be approximated with powdercoat. Looks like this: (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/sac-racing.com-10819-1317420757.1.jpg) The powder coating guy said he could do it, but would double or triple the cost. Here is a cool link that shows the difference between: Gloss & satin. http://www.chromedomemotorcycleproducts.co...amp;cPath=66_83 I think I will go with the gloss-black as it looks the most like black chrome: (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.chromedomemotorcycleproducts.com-10819-1317420757.2.jpg) Guy said ~$200 for all tin pieces including the small ones you typically dont see from the top. Next question: I have a 100% perfect factory looking fan shroud (I think it still has a factory sticker). It is very clean and un-molested. Should I leave as is, polish, or get it clear coated? And finally, anyone want a complete type-1 fan shroud, fan, engine tins, rebuilt-generator & generator stand? Some are powdercoated black, shroud is zinc plated. That was all that is left from my Ghia building days, just takin up space in my garage. Stu |
r_towle |
Sep 30 2011, 04:16 PM
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70_914 |
Sep 30 2011, 04:23 PM
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Drums66 |
Sep 30 2011, 04:46 PM
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914 Rudiments Group: Members Posts: 5,321 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Coronado,Cali Member No.: 151 Region Association: Southwest Region |
.....Yeah, black......you won't be able to see the oil&grease (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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stugray |
Sep 30 2011, 05:20 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,824 Joined: 17-September 09 From: Longmont, CO Member No.: 10,819 Region Association: None |
"But a little bling won't hurt a thing..."
Actually, if I could do all the tins to look like Eric's brakes I would go for it... Shiny Yellow Zinc. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) I'm sending my calipers out this weekend. Hmmm..... What do I do with the fan shroud? Paint the nasty one I have and save the pristine one? Or clearcoat the pristine one? Here is the good one: (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i366.photobucket.com-10819-1317424855.1.jpg) The crappy one would need sand/sodablasting. Stu |
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