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stugray
post Sep 28 2011, 10:10 AM
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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.

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post Sep 28 2011, 10:11 AM
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post Sep 28 2011, 10:18 AM
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I was going to say red until you said that the car will eventually be green. Too Christmasy.
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post Sep 28 2011, 10:25 AM
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Black. Black sheds heat better...
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post Sep 28 2011, 10:29 AM
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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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post Sep 28 2011, 11:28 AM
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QUOTE(yeahmag @ Sep 28 2011, 09:25 AM) *

Black. Black sheds heat better...

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Smooth, gloss black is easier to clean.
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Painted the tin to match the car.


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post Sep 28 2011, 11:36 AM
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QUOTE(Elliot Cannon @ Sep 28 2011, 10:28 AM) *

QUOTE(yeahmag @ Sep 28 2011, 09:25 AM) *

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.
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post Sep 28 2011, 11:41 AM
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post Sep 28 2011, 11:49 AM
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I was ALWAYS taught "chrome don't get ya' home". Chrome holds heat...
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post Sep 28 2011, 11:51 AM
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QUOTE(stugray @ Sep 28 2011, 09:10 AM) *

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.

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post Sep 28 2011, 11:54 AM
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I prefer satin, instead of semi-gloss. Black is my choice, 100% of the time.
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post Sep 28 2011, 12:04 PM
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post Sep 28 2011, 12:10 PM
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post Sep 28 2011, 12:10 PM
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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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post Sep 30 2011, 04:12 PM
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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:

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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:

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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.

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post Sep 30 2011, 04:16 PM
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QUOTE(stugray @ Sep 28 2011, 12:10 PM) *

However the stock semi-gloss would make the engine bay look darker and make it harder to spot oil leaks.


Exactly why Black is the right color.

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post Sep 30 2011, 04:23 PM
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I was ALWAYS taught "chrome don't get ya' home". Chrome holds heat...


But a little bling won't hurt a thing...
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post Sep 30 2011, 04:46 PM
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post Sep 30 2011, 05:20 PM
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"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.

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