Taking advantage of a nice day also!

[Lhemi]

First coat of clear

Shinny!!!

 

[metalfab]

Looks great, makes me want to paint my engine cover!

 

[Lhemi]

Second coat of clear

Looking good

 

[Lhemi]

Fatal mistake, I did not buy enough clear so, I've got to stop here, reassemble my truck except for the rad cover and go get some more clear.
That should give my rad cover a chance to get dry all the way threw.

 

[Lhemi]

It's what's for dinner

I did bake my Vararam cover at 180 for 10 minute just to make sure everything was set.
Don't have any facts behind it, just made me feel better.

 

[NYCruiser]

FIgure it will finish baking on the engine!

Looks really good

 

[Lhemi]

Back to auto zone

For more clear

 

[NYCruiser]

Now you need to paint the rest of that Vararam tray.

 

[Lhemi]

3 coat of clear

Engine cover is done. Rad cover is painted and the temp has started to drop. I may have to wait to install the rad cover because we are suppose to drop to the 20's tonight. I will post pictures of everything installed.
My catch can will be the next thing to be painted.

 

[Lhemi]

First coat of clear

Looking pretty good

 

[Lhemi]

Re assemble

Engine cover. Check!

 

[Lhemi]

Vararam and Rad cover

Check and Check!

 

[Lhemi]

Try again

Stupid upside down

 

[Lhemi]

All together

I like it!

 

[Lhemi]

So in summary, you can paint your radiator cover.
Always buy more clear.
Drink beer while you watch your paint dry.
Most of all, enjoy your nice days...

 

[bigbadram1500]

that looks sweet

 

[Yamifz1]

Great job and good write up, I like how it turned out!!

 

[Lhemi]

Ya maybe I should have put this in the DIY section. Maybe a moderator can move it there and retitle it how to paint your engine covers, the right way....

 

[sausec17]

LOOKS GOOD BUDDY!

Wondering how well the radiator cover holds up over time. Knowing me Im taking mine off almost every weekend to deal with my headlights. But im sure if youre leaving it alone, it should last a while

 

[NYCruiser]

Came out great!!