The transformation has begun
06-01-2003, 10:39 AM
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The transformation has begun
Today, my valve cover will go from faded, chipping, flat, textured black, to shiny,new, graphite grey metallic.
I took the cover off, washed it repeatedly to get any and all peeling paint and oil off of it. I washed it using steel wool, with dish detergent, Mothers degreaser/cleaner, and dish detergent again. Now it's out in the sun drying. After it dries, it gets sanded, washed again, dried. Then I mask the letters and the logo, then it gets 2-3 light coats of primer. Sits for 30 minutes, then comes
2-3 light coats of paint, 20 minutes between each coat, and finally, 2-3 coats of clear. Then it will sit in the sun and dry until I can handle it so I can put her back together. I know, this thread is worthless w/o pics, but no digi cam so you'll just have to wait to see the finished product
I took the cover off, washed it repeatedly to get any and all peeling paint and oil off of it. I washed it using steel wool, with dish detergent, Mothers degreaser/cleaner, and dish detergent again. Now it's out in the sun drying. After it dries, it gets sanded, washed again, dried. Then I mask the letters and the logo, then it gets 2-3 light coats of primer. Sits for 30 minutes, then comes
2-3 light coats of paint, 20 minutes between each coat, and finally, 2-3 coats of clear. Then it will sit in the sun and dry until I can handle it so I can put her back together. I know, this thread is worthless w/o pics, but no digi cam so you'll just have to wait to see the finished product
06-01-2003, 10:46 AM
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Originally posted by imfastidious
VRGNCD5
cause it's tight!
wha wha wha what!---
VRGNCD5
cause it's tight!
wha wha wha what!---
Originally posted by 94AccordSedanEX
Is the paint high heat paint? If so, where'd ya get it?
Is the paint high heat paint? If so, where'd ya get it?
But now that I think about it, im not sure if I should just paint it black or grahite metallic. My car is GGP, the GGM looks almost identical, should I paint it body color or black?
06-01-2003, 04:49 PM
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It's done! But I have a small drip on it so I gotta start over
Well, I do have a small drip but no way in hell am I starting over. It looks sweet. Graphite grey metallic w/ 3 coats of clear. It's not perfect, but it's a hell of alot better than it was. I'll get some pics up as soon as I get this roll developed.
Well, I do have a small drip but no way in hell am I starting over. It looks sweet. Graphite grey metallic w/ 3 coats of clear. It's not perfect, but it's a hell of alot better than it was. I'll get some pics up as soon as I get this roll developed.
06-01-2003, 09:28 PM
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Originally posted by VRGNCD5
It's done! But I have a small drip on it so I gotta start over
Well, I do have a small drip but no way in hell am I starting over. It looks sweet. Graphite grey metallic w/ 3 coats of clear. It's not perfect, but it's a hell of alot better than it was. I'll get some pics up as soon as I get this roll developed.
It's done! But I have a small drip on it so I gotta start over
Well, I do have a small drip but no way in hell am I starting over. It looks sweet. Graphite grey metallic w/ 3 coats of clear. It's not perfect, but it's a hell of alot better than it was. I'll get some pics up as soon as I get this roll developed.
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06-01-2003, 11:12 PM
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Originally posted by Samson
so u used high temp paint? i didnt know they sold high temp clear coat.
so u used high temp paint? i didnt know they sold high temp clear coat.
Originally posted by F23A4_AcCoRdude
Is there supposed to be a picture in that large blank space??? mine is not showing
Is there supposed to be a picture in that large blank space???
mine is not showing
Originally posted by AccordCutie
Nope...just a large blank space.
Post pics!
Nope...just a large blank space.
Post pics!
But next weekend im gonna install my dc header so the engine bay will look alot better than it does now w/the heat shield off to reveal my corroded iron exhaust manifold
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Originally posted by AcCoRd97Lx
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