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01-03-2007, 12:06 AM
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there are lots of threads for engine bays , thast cool and all but im after ideas on specifically the EB-EL V8 engine covers..
so post up your pics guys who have them still on or have them dressed up just for show etc.... hook a brother up.
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01-03-2007, 09:06 AM
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 I sprayed mine with what I thought was a dark grey, but it turned out white! :S It was a quick five minute job with little to no prep. One day I'll get around to doing something with it properly.
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01-03-2007, 09:09 AM
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You win again, gravity!!!
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Mickelham, Melbourne
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Any excuse to post pics
   My car is cardinal red, so I bought some pressure pack touch up paint and painted it to match the body, and then spent a few hours with a tiny paint brush picking out the writing with black. Then the whole thing was clearcoated... I also re-tapped the holes and fitted stainless button headed cap screws. On my old NC fairlane, I just cleaned it, and sprayed it with clear. I don't have a pic of that, but it came up really nice, as it looked darker, and the metallic of the graphite really came out.
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01-03-2007, 04:41 PM
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Low, Loud & Black
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 Engine cover was like this when I bought the car, but from the looks of it it's been polished and given a coat of clear. I need to get a BA bonnet hump or remove the heat mat from under the bonnet as it's been rubbing and has fouled the polish, won't buff out either. |
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01-03-2007, 04:46 PM
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"the greatest trick the devil pulled, is convincing the world he doesn't exist" 2022 Mazda CX5 GTSP Turbo 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Highlander 1967 XR FALCON 500 Cars previously owned: 2021 Subaru Outback Sport 2018 Subaru XV-S 2012 Subaru Forester X 2007 Subaru Liberty GT 2001 AU2 75th Anniversary Futura 2001 Subaru GX wagon 1991 EB XR8 1977 XC Fairmont 1990 EA S Pak 1984 XE S Pak 1982 ZJ Fairlane 1983 XE Fairmont 1989 EA Falcon 1984 Datsun Bluebird Wagon 1975 Honda Civic |
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01-03-2007, 05:06 PM
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http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l9...nyscars001.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l9...nyscars002.jpg http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l9...nyscars003.jpg Sorry about the glare
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01-03-2007, 09:08 PM
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Looks like I'm the winner by default. (No HO manifold :P )
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01-03-2007, 10:58 PM
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What's green is gold
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i miss my BBQ plate engine cover...:(
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01-03-2007, 11:37 PM
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i must say shav i miss that old EB .. was a sweet car mate.
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02-03-2007, 03:15 AM
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Those whoe have painted their engine covers with presasure pack paint, have you found any problems because it's not heat resistant paint of peeling or bubbling?
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02-03-2007, 09:03 AM
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You win again, gravity!!!
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My old NC's engine cover paint lasted for ages untill the car was written off... :P
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05-03-2007, 12:46 PM
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I had trouble with the engine touching the mat under the bonnet - turned out to be the left hand engine mount broken!!
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05-03-2007, 12:52 PM
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Back on topic. I had my engine cover proffessionally prepared, smoothed and painted. Had no issues of the paint peeling off.
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05-03-2007, 09:53 PM
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Think I might just need some new clips on the mat though (I hope) |
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