rocker cover

1. sim69er South Wales Joined: Jan 2005 The Valley's init Posts: 3601 vtr mk2

   #1 21st January 2007, 19:01

   this week am going to replace the rubber seal around my rocker cover (vtr 90bhp) and i want to paint the cover do i need to use a high temp primer?? (do they make one) and also is hammerite ok to paint with?
   
   post ure advise and pics of yours if youve done it
   
   Cheers rep up for grabs
2. Dan Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2003 Middlesbrough United Kingdom (England) Posts: 23676 Seat Leon FR

   #2 21st January 2007, 21:05

   Hammerite will be fine, dont think you have to use hi temp primer, wouldnt hurt to use it though.
3. sim69er South Wales Joined: Jan 2005 The Valley's init Posts: 3601 vtr mk2

   #3 21st January 2007, 21:34

   should i just sand the rust down and ure something like krust on it??
4. sim69er South Wales Joined: Jan 2005 The Valley's init Posts: 3601 vtr mk2

   #4 21st January 2007, 21:36

   also just brush it on?
5. Cupra-Craig Established Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1979

   #5 21st January 2007, 21:40

   dont brush it on it will look shit sand it primer it an paint using normal paint
6. Davekelz Established Member Joined: Mar 2006 Plymouth Posts: 1855 MK2 VTR/05 CTR

   #6 21st January 2007, 21:43

   You can either paint it or spray it mate. Probably get a better finish if you'd spray it. Hi-temp paint would be fine, but I've heard people use normal paint and it be fine. Bought mine already done from ebay, but should give you an idea on what to do:
   
   
   
   
7. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

   #7 21st January 2007, 21:48

   halfords sell the high temp paint mate was going to do mine black but that one off ebay ^^^ looks well good!
8. Mark51p Super Moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Wakefield Posts: 14427 Golf GT

   #8 21st January 2007, 21:50

   i just used halford spray paint on mine and its fine
9. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

   #9 21st January 2007, 21:51

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Davekelz You can either paint it or spray it mate. Probably get a better finish if you'd spray it. Hi-temp paint would be fine, but I've heard people use normal paint and it be fine. Bought mine already done from ebay, but should give you an idea on what to do:

   off topic but does that strut brace fit fine? is it meant for a vts? i can only find them for a vts!
10. Davekelz Established Member Joined: Mar 2006 Plymouth Posts: 1855 MK2 VTR/05 CTR

    #10 21st January 2007, 21:52

    PM'd.........
11. sim69er South Wales Joined: Jan 2005 The Valley's init Posts: 3601 vtr mk2

    #11 21st January 2007, 21:53

    so you just used normal car paint?? what should i do about the rust cheers for the replies
12. sim69er South Wales Joined: Jan 2005 The Valley's init Posts: 3601 vtr mk2

    #12 21st January 2007, 21:54

    also it it easy to get off the rocker cover?
13. Davekelz Established Member Joined: Mar 2006 Plymouth Posts: 1855 MK2 VTR/05 CTR

    #13 21st January 2007, 21:59

    Mine came off in the end with a bit of force mate, can be a little tight at the back.
14. sim69er South Wales Joined: Jan 2005 The Valley's init Posts: 3601 vtr mk2

    #14 21st January 2007, 22:01

    did it go back on easy enough?
15. Davekelz Established Member Joined: Mar 2006 Plymouth Posts: 1855 MK2 VTR/05 CTR

    #15 21st January 2007, 22:09

    Same as it was to get off bud, just a little force at the back and it should fit nicely.
16. sim69er South Wales Joined: Jan 2005 The Valley's init Posts: 3601 vtr mk2

    #16 21st January 2007, 22:10

    top man cheers reped all that posted, so should i use normal car paint?
17. sim69er South Wales Joined: Jan 2005 The Valley's init Posts: 3601 vtr mk2

    #17 22nd January 2007, 09:18

    anyone know the part number for the rubber seal that goes around the rocker cover as citroen want to sell me a new rocker cover the t*ats
18. sim69er South Wales Joined: Jan 2005 The Valley's init Posts: 3601 vtr mk2

    #18 24th January 2007, 19:16

    do i need any like instant gasket stuff or no?
19. GT3 Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2004 Chesterfield Posts: 678 Cammed Stripped VTS and Daily Driver VTS

    #19 25th January 2007, 02:20

    sim69er with a vtr you dont need instant gasket and pm me if you need a rubber gasket as i have a brand new citroen one bagged up that i never got round to fitting to my old vtr.
    
    paul
20. sim69er South Wales Joined: Jan 2005 The Valley's init Posts: 3601 vtr mk2

    #20 25th January 2007, 18:59

    thanks mate but i got the new one today and fitted it cost me £11