Going to paint my Engine Cover, how to take it off?

[Pull Ya]

Maybe they will be here in time for your next truck---LOL
Jay

 

[JHayez1911]

Maybe they will be here in time for your next truck---LOL
Jay

Hey Jay I’ve just learned the art of patience in all my years in the military. Ordered the billet tech products 3 weeks ago. I look at the product updates often. The Jazz Blue Metallic hasn’t even been sent out yet. Lol. So I know it will be a wait. Ordered the Throttle Body was suppose to be 7-10 days Weds will be 3 weeks haven’t shipped yet. That’s just the way it goes. So I’m hope what they say good things comes to those that wait is true. Lol

 

[Pull Ya]

They will be worth the wait!!!!! I'm waiting with you--LOL
Jay

 

[JHayez1911]

They will be worth the wait!!!!! I'm waiting with you--LOL
Jay

I appreciate you waiting with me Jay. Now that’s funny. Yea waiting just makes you think of other ****. I’m a few key strokes away from that 3G Customz Battery cover. Next I will be looking at radiator hoses possibly some nice braided lines etc. Haven’t seen allot other that the billet tech dress up kit.

 

[Pull Ya]

If you find any stainless braided radiator hoses or lines for our trucks let me know--I haven't been able to find any Somme people make a "sheath" but I can't find the actual hoses.
Jay

 

[JHayez1911]

If you find any stainless braided radiator hoses or lines for our trucks let me know--I haven't been able to find any Somme people make a "sheath" but I can't find the actual hoses.
Jay

Jay honestly I was going to PM you and ask you about underhood goodies. You know more about these trucks and dressing them up than I can ever hope to know. I’m learning from all you guys that’s been doing it along time. Have you seen or heard of these radiator hoses. I’d like to know your opinion. Imagine that. A Sailor asking a Marine for advice. Lol

 

[Pull Ya]

Don't know anything about them--I found these also, but nothing in a stainless braided hose
http://shop.hosecandy.com/rad-hose-kits/
Jay

 

[JHayez1911]

Don't know anything about them--I found these also, but nothing in a stainless braided hose
http://shop.hosecandy.com/rad-hose-kits/
Jay

I actually just looked at a few YouTube videos. That’s actually not bad. Curious as to approx cost to do hose Candy it all.

 

[gofishn]

here is how I did mine:

https://www.ramforum.com/posts/1260424/



First, I got some of those plastic gloves, not unlike what you see in a doctors office. Skin has oils and those oils will cause paint issues. Fish eyes and the like.

Next, I used a quality paint thinner and a clean linen rag.
Old T-shirts work well.
Then used those, liberally doused with paint thinner, to clean the entire engine cover. Once cleaned, allowed it to dry.

Grabbed a can of plastic adhesive promoter, which can be bought at wal-mart or automotive parts store. (NOTE: Try to stay within the same brand for all your paints. Just makes things a little easier, since they are designed to work together, I do not recommend one, over another.)

Sprayed very light coats, on the well cleaned engine cover, according to directions on the can.

Figured it was far better to lay down the adhesive promoter, LIGHTLY, LIGHTLY, LIGHTLY. And allowing it plenty of time to dry, properly.

I want that STICK, to the engine cover, so my paint can stick, to it.

Once the adhesive promoter was dry. I then did the same with the Primer.
Applying light coats, according to the can itself.

Did more than a few coats of Primer, since I was going to sand this down, to try and smooth out the texture of the engine cover. If you look closely, it has a slightly bumpy surface. I wanted it smooth as a baby's bottom.

After sanding the primer, needed to re-clean the engine cover, as stated above. Then applied final coat of primer.

After that final coat of primer dried, started in on paint.

Now, some guys have gone all out, using lots of colors, some have even done fine artwork. I;m not an Artist and figured two colors was plenty. The color of my truck and good old black, everything matches black.

Masked off & painted the middle section, first.

Once dry, taped it off and painted the sides.
(NOTE: If you are planning on doing two different colors, in your middle section. Say, Gloss black and flat black, this is the time to do second color.)

Once the completed middle section was done and dry, taped it off.

Simply too my time, used good paint tape.

Letters could have been bought, on ebay , as perfect fit stickers but then it is only the top of the letter that has color. I decided to tape off the letters allowing me to get paint on the sides of the letters too.

Once everything was painted, clear coat everything.
I used four coats of paint, followed by four coats of clear.





Just take your time, sand between costs to remove the bumpiness of the material and provide smooth look and feel.

make sure to clean , just prior to painting, with paint thinner and old Tshirt

 

[McBroom]

If you find any stainless braided radiator hoses or lines for our trucks let me know--I haven't been able to find any Somme people make a "sheath" but I can't find the actual hoses.
Jay

I can build the actual hoses Jay. It’s not real hard and use the anodized AN fittings.


- The Blue Mule

 

[JHayez1911]

I can build the actual hoses Jay. It’s not real hard and use the anodized AN fittings.


- The Blue Mule

Well your only about a 30 min drive from me. I might have to take you up on that. Lol

 

[michael harpe]

yours is close to what I want to do... I'm going with the red/black theme like this one:
View attachment 174653

I’m stealing this.


Sent from an undisclosed location in Iraq

 

[JHayez1911]

Just curious how the painted engine covers are holding up over time. How much does the heat of the engine affect the paint.

 

[ETX Ram]

I want to paint my engine cover and don't have the service manual to show how it comes off?
Does it pop off or is there bolts holding it down. I couldn't tell by looking.

Thanks in advance.

@jack67 - really like the idea presented on painting your engine cover. Thinking I might want to try this myself when time allows. Would appreciate pics of your project progress! Following this thread now.

Lee

 

[jack67]

here is how I did mine:

https://www.ramforum.com/posts/1260424/



First, I got some of those plastic gloves, not unlike what you see in a doctors office. Skin has oils and those oils will cause paint issues. Fish eyes and the like.

Next, I used a quality paint thinner and a clean linen rag.
Old T-shirts work well.
Then used those, liberally doused with paint thinner, to clean the entire engine cover. Once cleaned, allowed it to dry.

Grabbed a can of plastic adhesive promoter, which can be bought at wal-mart or automotive parts store. (NOTE: Try to stay within the same brand for all your paints. Just makes things a little easier, since they are designed to work together, I do not recommend one, over another.)

Sprayed very light coats, on the well cleaned engine cover, according to directions on the can.

Figured it was far better to lay down the adhesive promoter, LIGHTLY, LIGHTLY, LIGHTLY. And allowing it plenty of time to dry, properly.

I want that STICK, to the engine cover, so my paint can stick, to it.

Once the adhesive promoter was dry. I then did the same with the Primer.
Applying light coats, according to the can itself.

Did more than a few coats of Primer, since I was going to sand this down, to try and smooth out the texture of the engine cover. If you look closely, it has a slightly bumpy surface. I wanted it smooth as a baby's bottom.

After sanding the primer, needed to re-clean the engine cover, as stated above. Then applied final coat of primer.

After that final coat of primer dried, started in on paint.

Now, some guys have gone all out, using lots of colors, some have even done fine artwork. I;m not an Artist and figured two colors was plenty. The color of my truck and good old black, everything matches black.

Masked off & painted the middle section, first.

Once dry, taped it off and painted the sides.
(NOTE: If you are planning on doing two different colors, in your middle section. Say, Gloss black and flat black, this is the time to do second color.)

Once the completed middle section was done and dry, taped it off.

Simply too my time, used good paint tape.

Letters could have been bought, on ebay , as perfect fit stickers but then it is only the top of the letter that has color. I decided to tape off the letters allowing me to get paint on the sides of the letters too.

Once everything was painted, clear coat everything.
I used four coats of paint, followed by four coats of clear.





Just take your time, sand between costs to remove the bumpiness of the material and provide smooth look and feel.

make sure to clean , just prior to painting, with paint thinner and old Tshirt

Thanks for taking the time to give instructions! I copied to MS Word.

 

[jack67]

Another question... The engine bay was flawless last year, but now pretty dirty. I want to wash it at the hand car wash before taking off the engine cover. Is there any particular instructions to washing the 57L Hemi... anything to cover with plastic, engine degreasers, etc? With my Corvettes I had, I had to cover the distributors, top of carb etc. I also left the engine running, just in case it wouldn't start. Always worked for me.

Thanks!

 

[gofishn]

Another question... The engine bay was flawless last year, but now pretty dirty. I want to wash it at the hand car wash before taking off the engine cover. Is there any particular instructions to washing the 57L Hemi... anything to cover with plastic, engine degreasers, etc? With my Corvettes I had, I had to cover the distributors, top of carb etc. I also left the engine running, just in case it wouldn't start. Always worked for me.

Thanks!

Since Electronic Ignition, I have not worried about getting anything wet.
SPray with power wand and spray it hard. Spend time to get everything clean.
I let the engine run. One time I heard the motor start to bog down, just once, and I was spraying the heck out of the manifold and got some underneath the air breather. That one time was back in the late 70's.

 

[jack67]

Since Electronic Ignition, I have not worried about getting anything wet.
SPray with power wand and spray it hard. Spend time to get everything clean.
I let the engine run. One time I heard the motor start to bog down, just once, and I was spraying the heck out of the manifold and got some underneath the air breather. That one time was back in the late 70's.

Should I buy engine degreasers of any kind to spray before washing?

 

[ETX Ram]

Should I buy engine degreasers of any kind to spray before washing?

Hey Jack - I've never used anything other than Simple Green or Purple Power. If you use the PP then I would not use full strength.

With that said, we have real detailing guys on here that will hopefully chip in with the latest and greatest products to use. Good luck and let is know how you come out.

Lee

 

[gofishn]

Should I buy engine degreasers of any kind to spray before washing?

Not sure what you are talking about: Your Engine Cover, prior to painting or Your Engine Bay.

My Favorite De-greaser is Dawn soap, liberally applied to cold engine bay.
Let sit, then wash off.

As far as Engine Cover, 1 st step is Thinner, applied with T-shirts, let dry.
Do not touch the Cover, once cleaned with Thinner.
No matter how you clean the thing, you must clean engine cover with paint thinner to get off any residue from whatever.
Touch the Cover, just slightly, with ungloved hand, Got to re-clean the Cover with Thinner.
Reason i start off with thinner. Nothing else is as good and THinner is last step b4 plastic bonding agent gets tacked onto Cover, then Plastic Primer gets tacked onto Plastic Bonding Agent.

Hope I answered your Question.