Need help on choosing a colour for the engine bay

1. FisherVTS Established Member Joined: Jun 2008 Milton keynes Posts: 1633 Saxo 1.6 16v VTS

   #1 29th March 2013, 01:35

   I need some help, Im changing the colour of my engine bay but don't know to what, any help here guys, the car will be red, feel free to try photoshop aswell but this is what it stands at the minute
   
2. user_10801 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Jul 2006 Somewhere nicer than you Posts: 32356 S2 Exige 240S, CLS63 AMG, Freelander

   #2 29th March 2013, 01:39

   I'd keep it red. Anything else would look out of place with your fans and slam panel.
   
   I suppose a good shade of gold could work?
3. Nates-VTR Established Member Joined: Sep 2011 dublin Posts: 1200 saxo 1.6 8v VTR

   #3 29th March 2013, 10:56

   I've always thought red and cream/ivory would go good together, then again may be a good idea in the head and terrible when done.. Just a thought though!
4. FisherVTS Established Member Joined: Jun 2008 Milton keynes Posts: 1633 Saxo 1.6 16v VTS

   #4 29th March 2013, 11:21

   What would be your througts on doing it white?
5. Ryancoyle Established Member Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 1050 Volkswagen Bora 170bhp

   #5 29th March 2013, 11:24

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by FisherVTS What would be your througts on doing it white?

   TBH I don't think it needs changed.
   
   It looks NICE the way it is.
   
   If it's not broke, don't fix it lol.
6. Forbes_VTR Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2012 Chesterfield Posts: 355 White mk2 vtr

   #6 29th March 2013, 11:27

   A light gray would complement the block. Depends how far you go with it though
7. Nates-VTR Established Member Joined: Sep 2011 dublin Posts: 1200 saxo 1.6 8v VTR

   #7 29th March 2013, 11:59

   Tbh it's gorgeous right now, the only parts I'd do white personally is the cam covers and maybe fans.
8. Forbes_VTR Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2012 Chesterfield Posts: 355 White mk2 vtr

   #8 29th March 2013, 12:08

   Can I ask where you've relocated everything too ? And was it a ball ache ?
9. jage Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 679

   #9 29th March 2013, 13:12

   its carbed so that got rid of a lot of things, fuseboxes inside i imagine.
   servo think he runs a different pedal box setup but maybe wrong!
   
   I think it looks AMAZING as it is you need to bring a new colour to everything though if that makes sense or it won't look right. White or cream would work. But it'll look a lot like wassys. I would go either gloss black, stay red or gold but i can't imagine the gold maybe champagne?

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10. user_58507 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2012 N.Yorkshire Posts: 115 '00 black Saxo VTR '00 Posi blue Furio

    #10 29th March 2013, 15:26

    As already said; it looks soo good just as it is but, I agree with Jage, in that, if you want a change, black would make the engine stand out more. Then change the black details like strut brace and covers to red or white and maybe red hoses.
11. s17xxo L-plater Joined: Mar 2011 Middlesex Posts: 65 Citroen saxo Audi a3 Vw golf mk3 BMW e36 coupe

    #11 29th March 2013, 18:25

    Looks great would leave it the way it is

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12. user_49477 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2011 Twycross Zoo Posts: 244 Citroen Saxo - 1.4 Topaz

    #12 29th March 2013, 19:32

    dont ruin what Beanie and Moo have done mate!
13. Nates-VTR Established Member Joined: Sep 2011 dublin Posts: 1200 saxo 1.6 8v VTR

    #13 29th March 2013, 21:08

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by JakeMoore dont ruin what Beanie and Moo have done mate!

    What have beanie and Moo done? Yes they've built the engine (very well ill add!) but fisher has put it into his car, smoothed his bay, relocated wires etc and colour coded the engine bay.
14. FisherVTS Established Member Joined: Jun 2008 Milton keynes Posts: 1633 Saxo 1.6 16v VTS

    #14 30th March 2013, 23:45

    I would do it white but would mean wassy had done the same so don't want to copy, also adding gold wassy has already done, I need a bright colour if not i will keep it red and gloss black, I was thinking anthracite grey or a metalic looking dark grey but even still would look too dark

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15. wassy78 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 2829 saxo vts . honda hrv modified to the max

    #15 31st March 2013, 00:07

    Thanks for keeping me I'm mind m8 but it's your car nothing about copying ... What about chrome with candy red on top ?
16. wassy78 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 2829 saxo vts . honda hrv modified to the max

    #16 31st March 2013, 00:09

    On my phone so can only send a link of what I mean will look mint http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=289369
17. FisherVTS Established Member Joined: Jun 2008 Milton keynes Posts: 1633 Saxo 1.6 16v VTS

    #17 31st March 2013, 00:14

    That would look pretty awsome but will be missions trying to chrome plate things like engine block
18. wassy78 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 2829 saxo vts . honda hrv modified to the max

    #18 31st March 2013, 00:15

    It's not chrome plate mate it's painted
19. wassy78 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 2829 saxo vts . honda hrv modified to the max

    #19 31st March 2013, 00:18

    http://www.customcreationpaints.co.u...rome-p-42.html they also do the candy
20. FisherVTS Established Member Joined: Jun 2008 Milton keynes Posts: 1633 Saxo 1.6 16v VTS

    #20 31st March 2013, 00:19

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by wassy78 It's not chrome plate mate it's painted

    Ohright hmmm same sort of spray technique then? Chrome base coat then Laquar?
21. wassy78 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 2829 saxo vts . honda hrv modified to the max

    #21 31st March 2013, 00:20

    Yeh that's the one
22. FisherVTS Established Member Joined: Jun 2008 Milton keynes Posts: 1633 Saxo 1.6 16v VTS

    #22 31st March 2013, 00:25

    Ahhh brilliant, I will have a think into it but got a rough picture in my head and I like it do you know where abouts I can get chrome red paint from and Chrome paint, solvent form tho not aerosol lol
23. wassy78 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 2829 saxo vts . honda hrv modified to the max

    #23 31st March 2013, 00:29

    You don't get chrome red paint it's Chrome then candy ,, the link I've sent give them a call ask for john
24. wassy78 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 2829 saxo vts . honda hrv modified to the max

    #24 31st March 2013, 00:32

    But if your still thinking of going white up to you as mine been changed mate
25. FisherVTS Established Member Joined: Jun 2008 Milton keynes Posts: 1633 Saxo 1.6 16v VTS

    #25 31st March 2013, 00:35

    Oh right sweet, ok cheers for that fella I will have a look on the link and contact him and see what I can get out of it, cheers fella
26. Bedford126 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2010 Morley, Leeds Posts: 8469 Civic ep3 type r powered by TDI NORTH

    #26 31st March 2013, 00:41

    What the actual fuck. Did you actually work at a body shop or just play at it?
27. FisherVTS Established Member Joined: Jun 2008 Milton keynes Posts: 1633 Saxo 1.6 16v VTS

    #27 31st March 2013, 00:48

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Bedford126 What the actual fuck. Did you actually work at a body shop or just play at it?

    Who are you?
    Yes I did work at the bodyshop as a panel beater, I wasn't a painter but got taught how to paint, not mix paint or supply or what ever, it was always in the gun ready for me to paint while being shadowed
28. Bedford126 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2010 Morley, Leeds Posts: 8469 Civic ep3 type r powered by TDI NORTH

    #28 31st March 2013, 00:53

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by FisherVTS Who are you? Yes I did work at the bodyshop as a panel beater, I wasn't a painter but got taught how to paint, not mix paint or supply or what ever, it was always in the gun ready for me to paint while being shadowed

    Who am I Who the fuck are you?
    
    So in reality you know fuck all about the job so just use aerosol on everything?
29. L33h Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Oct 2007 North-east - Washington Posts: 7311 Clio 182, Fireblade GSX-R 750

    #29 31st March 2013, 02:01

    keep it red mate it looks lush . any other colour would spoit it imo
    
    must be a bastard to keep that clean?
30. FisherVTS Established Member Joined: Jun 2008 Milton keynes Posts: 1633 Saxo 1.6 16v VTS

    #30 31st March 2013, 02:13

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Bedford126 Who am I Who the fuck are you? So in reality you know fuck all about the job so just use aerosol on everything?

    Keyboard worrier lol or just a jelous individual haters may hate but if you ain't got nothing nice to say then don't say nothing at all
31. FisherVTS Established Member Joined: Jun 2008 Milton keynes Posts: 1633 Saxo 1.6 16v VTS

    #31 31st March 2013, 02:14

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by L33h keep it red mate it looks lush . any other colour would spoit it imo must be a bastard to keep that clean?

    Going to have a good think about it over the next few weeks and nah it's pretty easy to keep clean, stay on top of it and it's fine
32. Bedford126 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2010 Morley, Leeds Posts: 8469 Civic ep3 type r powered by TDI NORTH

    #32 31st March 2013, 02:15

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by FisherVTS Keyboard worrier lol or just a jelous individual haters may hate but if you ain't got nothing nice to say then don't say nothing at all

    Jealous of what mate? deffo not your car. Also you might want to ask wassy who he comes to to talk about the paint on his and did some of his body work.
    
    If it wasn't for your engine pedal box and the looms (that you fucked up) your car would be nothing.
33. L33h Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Oct 2007 North-east - Washington Posts: 7311 Clio 182, Fireblade GSX-R 750

    #33 31st March 2013, 02:26

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by FisherVTS Going to have a good think about it over the next few weeks and nah it's pretty easy to keep clean, stay on top of it and it's fine

    just had a good look at it and i really think you should leave it red. White would definitely spoil it imo. maybe change the heat wrap to black on the manifold tho?
    
    Wish my engine bay was this clean on the audi. im not even goin to upload a picture cos its covered in oil haha
34. FisherVTS Established Member Joined: Jun 2008 Milton keynes Posts: 1633 Saxo 1.6 16v VTS

    #34 31st March 2013, 02:29

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Bedford126 Jealous of what mate? deffo not your car. Also you might want to ask wassy who he comes to to talk about the paint on his and did some of his body work. If it wasn't for your engine pedal box and the looms (that you fucked up) your car would be nothing.

    What is it to do with you? My car I get to do what the hell I want with it either you like it or not, and I don't care if you did wassys bodywork or not there ain't no competition on who can panel beat better or paint better, it's a hobbie oviously me an wassy share the same interest and we both do what ever we are capable of dojng our self, if not will get help. Has nothing to do with you at all, so stop slating posts I write and stfu
35. FisherVTS Established Member Joined: Jun 2008 Milton keynes Posts: 1633 Saxo 1.6 16v VTS

    #35 31st March 2013, 02:31

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by L33h just had a good look at it and i really think you should leave it red. White would definitely spoil it imo. maybe change the heat wrap to black on the manifold tho? Wish my engine bay was this clean on the audi. im not even goin to upload a picture cos its covered in oil haha

    Cheers mate don't think white is really an option anymore tho heatwrapp has been changed already to a much better wrap and it's black this time lol the last one was black but over time it turnt white :/ lol
36. Bedford126 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2010 Morley, Leeds Posts: 8469 Civic ep3 type r powered by TDI NORTH

    #36 31st March 2013, 02:32

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by FisherVTS so stop slating posts I write and stfu

    It's the internet, I will slate who I want and what I want to slate. If you don't like it you should keep off the internet.
37. FisherVTS Established Member Joined: Jun 2008 Milton keynes Posts: 1633 Saxo 1.6 16v VTS

    #37 31st March 2013, 02:37

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Bedford126 It's the internet, I will slate who I want and what I want to slate. If you don't like it you should keep off the internet.

    If you want to play the slate game that is fine
    I can do just the same
38. Bedford126 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2010 Morley, Leeds Posts: 8469 Civic ep3 type r powered by TDI NORTH

    #38 31st March 2013, 02:38

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by FisherVTS If you want to play the slate game that is fine I can do just the same

    Go for it.
39. L33h Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Oct 2007 North-east - Washington Posts: 7311 Clio 182, Fireblade GSX-R 750

    #39 31st March 2013, 02:41

    now now lads its only the tinterweb