Cam’s Cover - Painting

1. saxorulez L-plater Joined: Nov 2004 Konstancin Poland Posts: 38

   #1 28th November 2004, 17:58

   Hi,
   
   I'd like to paint cams cover in my VTS and I have a few questions.
   
   Do I need to use some special paint? I mean heat resistant.
   
   And is there any special way to paint it?
   
   And last one: Do I need to "sand" it before painting or not?
2. Smithy Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2004 Forest of Dean United Kingdom (England) Posts: 3747 Fabia VRS

   #2 28th November 2004, 18:43

   If you look in the Modifications section, then the how-to guides, there is one on polishing the cover. Not sure what sort of paint you need but i would imagine you need some that is heat resistant.
3. saxorulez L-plater Joined: Nov 2004 Konstancin Poland Posts: 38

   #3 28th November 2004, 19:05

   Polishing is not the thing I'm looking for, but thx anyway. I'm wondering do I need to clean the cover in some special way before painting it?
   
   
4. user_3656 Saxperience Addict Joined: Aug 2004 Herts. N/W London Posts: 13578 Project MK4 MoreDoor

   #4 28th November 2004, 20:32

   Clean with a suitable engine degreasant,dry with hairdryer until thoroughly dried, paint with 'very high temperature paint'. Can both be bought from motor factors, i.e: Halfords.
5. Smithy Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2004 Forest of Dean United Kingdom (England) Posts: 3747 Fabia VRS

   #5 28th November 2004, 22:27

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by saxorulez Polishing is not the thing I'm looking for, but thx anyway. I'm wondering do I need to clean the cover in some special way before painting it?

   Yeah i know you aren't wanting to polish the cover but the guide shows how to remove and clean up the cover as well.