Ady Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Finally was able to finish this over the weekend The origional cover was sanded down with wet and dry and corse wire wool. The existing paint was in pretty exelent condition so rather than removing it, I sanded it down, just enough for the new primer to knit too. Then I gave it 3 coats of grey primer, snading each coat back lightly, and allowing 24 hours to properly dry. I then added 3 coats of the 'blue' (halfords own make, rover refrenced) and allowed each coat do dry for 24 hours, or more. Once that was done, I went to the art shop and got a multi pack of very thin artist brushes and went to focus and got some silver enamal paint - quick drying. * I was told to avoid the 'chrome' as it was 'crap' * I took quite a long time in carefully re painting the toyota badge and writing, and give this 2 coats, allowing each one to dry before proceeding. I sanded down the silver with fine wire wool and added on my final coat and left for 24 hours again. Next I gave it a quick wipe with a poloshing cloth, and began with the clear laqure. I gave it 3 coats, leaving each to dry for over 24 hours a time. Now its on with de greasing the cam covers and removing the gunk arround the oil cap!! I have also ordered some stainless steel head bolts, with stainless washers to replace the existing rusty and horrid looking bolts. Also have a new stainless TRD oil cap to finish this off. It wont be getting fixed back on the car untill next year. But here are some before and after snaps. Before: After: Not fixed to car yet. Cheers Ady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_supra Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Looks good, I will be doing mine at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fri3ndly Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 That looks really good, Im gonna do it in Arden blue! This is probably a really dumb question.....but can you use the car with that cover off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmx1lew Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 i am thinking of having my cam covers and spark cover all the same (like what skylines have done) or cam covers painted and crome spark cover, however im not sure what colour to have, might go purple, then get some braided lines and some shiney bits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ady Posted October 16, 2007 Author Share Posted October 16, 2007 That looks really good, Im gonna do it in Arden blue! This is probably a really dumb question.....but can you use the car with that cover off? I did ONCE and it was ok.........but she was off the road while i did this work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRX Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Looks like a top job mate, well worth taking your time and doing right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Looks as though the paint still needs flatting back a bit, or are you going for a textured finish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ady Posted October 16, 2007 Author Share Posted October 16, 2007 Looks as though the paint still needs flatting back a bit, or are you going for a textured finish? Was just the sodding light shes as smooth as a babys ass in the flesh Ive created a 'guide' - its in the technical section for you to use if you wish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Was just the sodding light shes as smooth as a babys ass in the flesh Ive created a 'guide' - its in the technical section for you to use if you wish. I think michael was referring to the orange peel from the lacquer. Nice colour that was how i did mine about 3 years ago (see pic) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 It could do with a bit of 2000/3000 grit then polishing up for a perfect finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ady Posted October 16, 2007 Author Share Posted October 16, 2007 It could do with a bit of 2000/3000 grit then polishing up for a perfect finish What polish is best? forgot about poloshing it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ady Posted October 16, 2007 Author Share Posted October 16, 2007 I think michael was referring to the orange peel from the lacquer. Nice colour that was how i did mine about 3 years ago (see pic) ahh yeah i see what u mean - Bay lools good mate - I intend on going along them lines, but with alot of chrome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Very nice and a good job too. Love the colour:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishman Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 nice work mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra steveo Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 looking sweet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markssupra Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 I like that, looks good Ady. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supradibbs Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 had mine done by knightracer when they sprayed the car with 2 pac and same amount as laquer as on the car, also had the lettering removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fri3ndly Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 supradibbs - that looks awesome!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraD06 Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 am thinking of doing something like this, whats best for giving the metal parts a bit of a key i.e bonnet prop and battery clamp? and also the fuse and relay covers? do i need a special heat resistant paint for the cam cover? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraD06 Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 any one got any answers, not being impatient or anything i just dont want to make a balls up of anything, just a few tips would be greatfull, like do i need a grey primer on the parts first?, how do i give a a good key to the plastic parts? and the same question with the metal parts i.e bonnet prop and battery clamp, and finaly do i need a clear coat to seal it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldy Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 hi supra d06 grey scotch brite too key things up will do, you will need a plastic addhesion promoter on plastics before priming to loose the texture you dont need heat resistant paint,i did mine with normal car body paint and its fine hth baldy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraD06 Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 hi supra d06 grey scotch brite too key things up will do, you will need a plastic addhesion promoter on plastics before priming to loose the texture you dont need heat resistant paint,i did mine with normal car body paint and its fine hth baldy thanks for that, can i get these things at my local halfords???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 For my metal parts. i went and stripped them down to metal with nitromoors. then i used a zinc primer followed by rover blue and then a few coats of clear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldy Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 id go to a motor factors/paint supplier,much cheaper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieren1234 Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 Autopaint are good for paint and prepping stuff etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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