Mk4Gaz Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Hi guys, some of you may have seen my progress on bookface, but I thought i'd chuck a thread in here to show what i've been up to........ Unfortunately, I haven't got any pics of my engine bay when i bought the car, but it was in a pretty messy state. I'd previously painted the turbo pipes, and added some red hoses, but it looked crap to be honest, so over the last few weeks, i've stripped it back, and had a proper tidy up Here's how it was I started of by removing the turbo system pipes again, and trying my hand at polishing them. This really is a mundane job, and i'd recommend that anyone wishing to do the same, seriously questions their sanity first ! I think I had about 30 hours of sanding and polishing at this point ! I also figured it would be a good idea to replace the cam cover gaskets, and stripped the inlet side down, to do the inlet manifold and throttle body. I wanted to get rid of the stock viscous fan and shroud, to make it look a bit neater. So I made a custom shroud to suit a stock rad, to house 2 x 12" spal type fans. After making a plug and mould, the first one turned out like this Fitted a new cambelt and water pump as part of the winter overhaul - so that should hopefully buy me a few years peace of mind Painted the bay in satin black, and fitted everything back up - with carbon wrapped accents throughout such as the plug cover, custom air box, custom abs and bmc covers, and new fan shroud. Also painted up the alternator, and water pump/power steering pump pulleys Before After And the end result Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaz2010 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Look great mate, much better than before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Much cleaner looking. Good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Great work very tidy oem+ style bay I like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Did u make the box sections that cover master cylinder etc. Also what paint did u use? Looks really nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk4Gaz Posted January 19, 2014 Author Share Posted January 19, 2014 Thanks guys Scott, I used industrial grade satin black on everything, it's basically heavy duty machinery paint, and comes in aerosol cans. Obviously I used etch primer first on the aluminium parts. The chrome paint that I used on the pulleys, radiator and top rad hose is plastikote chrome. It's really good, but will rub off if you are rough with it. A gentle wipe down is fine though. I made the covers with sheet aluminium, and small brackets to fix them down. They're held with dzus quarter turn fasteners, so lift off in seconds. Then wrapped them in carbon vinyl. I might make moulds, and then do real carbon ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattP Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Did u make the box sections that cover master cylinder etc. Also what paint did u use? Looks really nice They look like the SRD ones... Nevermind^^^^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mugello Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Wow what an improvement !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Looks good that Might have to steal the plug cover wrap idea for mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Looks great I do love the rear covers, just smartens that area up a bit. If you don't mind me asking how much was the cost of making them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Thanks guys Scott, I used industrial grade satin black on everything, it's basically heavy duty machinery paint, and comes in aerosol cans. Obviously I used etch primer first on the aluminium parts. The chrome paint that I used on the pulleys, radiator and top rad hose is plastikote chrome. It's really good, but will rub off if you are rough with it. A gentle wipe down is fine though. I made the covers with sheet aluminium, and small brackets to fix them down. They're held with dzus quarter turn fasteners, so lift off in seconds. Then wrapped them in carbon vinyl. I might make moulds, and then do real carbon ones Brill thanks. I will look for that chrome paint! What would you want to make me up a couple of those boxes, if you would? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk4Gaz Posted January 19, 2014 Author Share Posted January 19, 2014 Thanks chaps. As for the covers, I only made them initially as I'd seen some bays with them, but didn't know where to get them. It was only after making them, I realised srd do them! Mine aren't quite as elaborate as theirs, but do the job just fine. As for cost, id say that mine cost me a few £ at the most, mainly because I already had the aluminium sheet, wrap, and fasteners. If I copy them in composite, and do fibreglass and/or carbon fibre versions, they won't be expensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Thanks chaps. As for the covers, I only made them initially as I'd seen some bays with them, but didn't know where to get them. It was only after making them, I realised srd do them! Mine aren't quite as elaborate as theirs, but do the job just fine. As for cost, id say that mine cost me a few £ at the most, mainly because I already had the aluminium sheet, wrap, and fasteners. If I copy them in composite, and do fibreglass and/or carbon fibre versions, they won't be expensive To be honest i would be happy with just bog standard aluminum ones and ill paint them up. If i paid for the materials, would you be interested in making me a couple up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Nice work Gaz that looks really tidy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dim Sum Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 What a improvement! Surprise you have the time with the new born and eveything Really liking your ideas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk4Gaz Posted January 19, 2014 Author Share Posted January 19, 2014 Thanks gents Scott, I might make some composite ones, and then you can but my alu ones if you like. I'll be in touch Dim, tell me about it - much to the wife's dismay though lol! Truth be told, the little one sleeps mostly, so I run off to the garage to play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDukesy Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Massive improvement! Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Gas, keep me in mind for some Ali/composite ones please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo11 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Stunning mate, that is some serious elbow grease polishing skills on show there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Did you make templates for your boxes, or just trial and error? I'm looking at making carbon sheet ones so a template with measurements would save me some time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT Paul Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 that is nice good job,, and the boxes erm got any left home made?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich.2211 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Very nice mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Why T Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Very nice. Good job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clay Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 You show off. LOL. looks good mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mplavery Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 As said on Facebook .. Looks great and love the rear covers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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