I've re-done my engine cover...

[Dan]

All that of seen my motor at the shows last year with the bonnet up will of seen my painted engine cover which got mod of the quarter before last years car shows were over. (see below)

Well I decided that although it was a good idea and looked ok, it needed to look as best as it could if I wanted to continue to impress people

so I set myself a little project, which was a total pain in the ass but turned out really nice

Totally smoothed the whole cover, as you can see in the above pics its grained and textured. not anymore
Gone for a 2 tone effect, Ford Polaris Met Grey and raised sections in Peugout Platinum Silver. Had to hand paint the letters on but made a good job of it I think

aswell as that I repainted all the engine plastics, should look sweet intime for the show season to kick off

Hope you like, I know I do

Cheers,

Dan

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[Gary]

Looks fantastic dude, very nice indeed Nice job! What else have you painted in there?

Gary

 

[Anonymous]

Very nice job!

Daz

 

[Anonymous]

I've painted every bit of plastic that was removeable

Dan

 

[Tommy K]

looks great dan!

All you gotta do now is tidy up ur amp wire and it'll be perfect

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[MI7Bravo]

Now that looks Schweeeeet.

 

[Wimmy]

Very tidy! Its just TOO clean lol.
May be in touch for some tips before the show season although I know I'm gonna be busy as it is

 

[M@rt1n]

Very nice Dan, looking forward to seeing what it looks like back in the motor!

 

[Ian]

Love that idea, Really looks well.

Also love your signature too

 

[carterado]

That looks great Dan. Really like that.

 

[Dan]

where can i get a cover like that from?

 

[Sven]

You have to have a 1.2 and then use some skils and repaint it - hint “I've re-done my engine cover...“

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[1.2sx]

nice. wat induction kit have u got Dan??

 

[Tommy K]

dean.. did u fill or sand the crinkles off??

or was it a job for ur new toy

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[Buzz]

Thats very very very tidy mate. puts my painting to shame, lol. i left it all textured, saying, ach, its under the bonnet, hardly anyone see's it.

Might try that on the 1.2 i'm hoping to get in a few weeks though. you continue to inspire me mate. I take it you sanded it right down and put a tiny bit of filler on?

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[Dan]

Nope, no filler at all. just sanded it right down progressively using different grades of sand paper down to 1200 grit wet and dry

3 hours of sanding...at least it kept me off the streets lol

Thanks for the kind words

Dan

Skate2create/D-Unit: Angeltuned Fiat Bravo 1.2 16v......LostInMyOwnWorld......

 

[stephen01]

what paint did ypu use? as i would like to do something the same but not black (same colour as me car)lol looks very very sexy though, good work have you got any other pictures of your car engine bay as im sure a lot of people would like to have a look

thanks S.darke

 

[Dan]

are you suggesting my covers black now? don't worry, you wouldnt be the first to say that, Sven thought it was too

Its normal halfords spray paint, I was rather generous with the primer tho as it does get quite warm with the engine running.

pics will be taken when its all back in and finished

Dan

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[Wimmy]

Its not black? What colour is it then?

 

[Dan]

read the original post wimmy

"Gone for a 2 tone effect, Ford Polaris Met Grey and raised sections in Peugout Platinum Silver"

so its metallic grey, I took the pics without a flash as its would get glare back.

You'll see once you see it in person

Dan

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