rocker cover spraying

1. steviet Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4119

   #1 19th March 2008, 17:19

   im gonna spray ma rocker cover on ma vtr. could i just use normal spray paint? i know about the primer etc. but all i want to know is it ok to use the normal spray cans? it won`t crack or that will it? cheers
2. mattg Established Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1744

   #2 19th March 2008, 17:34

   normal paint should be fine mate, thats all ive used and what most other people use, primer as usual, 2 coats best, rub down, then apply your colour and rub down between coats on these leaving with a smooth surface, do roughly 2-3 coats, then lacquer it, i would do at least 2 coats to protect the paint and make it stronger, i used 2 coats of normal lacquer then 2 coats of alloy wheel lacquer and came out ok. the more coats of lacquer you use the shinier it will become
3. steviet Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4119

   #3 19th March 2008, 17:42

   cool mate. have some rep also. cheers
   
   edit - forget the rep ,says i need to spread the love. must have repp`ed you before
4. mattg Established Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1744

   #4 19th March 2008, 17:42

   lovely cheers, get some pics up when done
5. steviet Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4119

   #5 19th March 2008, 17:43

   will do
6. yd51vtr Infrequent Poster Joined: Jun 2007 staffordshire Posts: 222 saxo mk2 VTR

   #6 19th March 2008, 19:17

   i used some high temp engine laquer from halfrauds it was about a fiver here's a link for you http://www.motortraders.com/xcart/ca...uer_400ml.html
7. Jimmy-Boy Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2006 Suffolk Posts: 7551 N/A 200bhp+ per ton 106 gti

   #7 19th March 2008, 21:46

   If it were me i would use hammerite paint to be on the safe side too
8. Raz Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2007 Darlington Posts: 8766 Icelandic Grey Citroen Saxo VTS

   #8 20th March 2008, 00:37

   what colour you wanting to make your rocker cover into?
9. steviet Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4119

   #9 20th March 2008, 00:40

   well its gold the now. but not a gold thats the same as the car. i bought spray paint the same as the car, to do a wee bit on the dash and ive loads left. so i thought i would spray the rocker cover to match the body work
10. Raz Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2007 Darlington Posts: 8766 Icelandic Grey Citroen Saxo VTS

    #10 20th March 2008, 00:43

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by steviet well its gold the now. but not a gold thats the same as the car. i bought spray paint the same as the car, to do a wee bit on the dash and ive loads left. so i thought i would spray the rocker cover to match the body work

    would look quite nice if you did other parts of the engine aswell
11. steviet Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4119

    #11 20th March 2008, 00:43

    what parts tho?
12. Raz Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2007 Darlington Posts: 8766 Icelandic Grey Citroen Saxo VTS

    #12 20th March 2008, 00:47

    Manifold Heat Sheild
    ECU Cover
    Cambelt Cover
    Battery Cover
    
    all them are a possibility
13. steviet Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4119

    #13 20th March 2008, 00:48

    ill have a look at it tomorrow. cheers
14. Raz Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2007 Darlington Posts: 8766 Icelandic Grey Citroen Saxo VTS

    #14 20th March 2008, 00:50

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by steviet ill have a look at it tomorrow. cheers

    no problem mate....
    
    if you want to have a nice shiney engine bay....could always chrome it
15. fastroadkid69 Established Member Joined: Jul 2008 chesterfield. tupton Posts: 1501 saxo vtr escort rs

    #15 13th August 2008, 20:59

    got any pics of the finished rocker cover im on about doing mine thats all cheers