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03-06-09, 09:09 AM
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Painting the engine cover.
Hi guys,
Do I need any specific paint for this? I've got a can of TB in an aerosol wondered if I'd need any heat resistant stuff to stop it bubbling etc.
Same for the coil guard I got from Craig  (made from metal)
Thanks all,
Jake
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03-06-09, 09:42 AM
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03-06-09, 10:53 AM
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Ignore that lol
I thought it said painting the engine 
Shroon
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03-06-09, 10:42 AM
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I think it was some silver Hammerite I used on mine... havent had any bubbling or anything, and its been on a few months now.
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03-06-09, 11:25 AM
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lol. So aerosol paint will do? 
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03-06-09, 04:38 PM
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John and Dan have used the standard MG Rover aerosols on their engine covers.
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03-06-09, 08:33 PM
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hi i used red high temp paint on mine from halfords, only about 7 quid for the tin, put hammerite on another one and it started to peel but in all fairness i never prepped that one properly, i take it it is the cam cover you mean  
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03-06-09, 09:59 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ritchyp
hi i used red high temp paint on mine from halfords, only about 7 quid for the tin, put hammerite on another one and it started to peel but in all fairness i never prepped that one properly, i take it it is the cam cover you mean |
It's the 180 acoustic engine cover so normal paint seems to be fine going from all the rest who have done it,nice job on yours by the way
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04-06-09, 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by grimmy
It's the 180 acoustic engine cover so normal paint seems to be fine going from all the rest who have done it,nice job on yours by the way
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thanks:P aye just a wee 4 cyl job in mine haha, aye probably plastic primer if its the engine cover should stick fine if its degreased, p.s. ive got the blue anodised aprilla alloy oil filler cap on mine now n it looks the buisness on ebay for about £13 for engine tidy ups:P
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03-06-09, 10:05 PM
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i used normal primer ,paint and lacquer. 3 coats of each and jobs a goodun. just be careful not to put to much paint on at a time. thin mist coats and allow to dry properly, and you cant go wrong
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