So I've gone for the painted look rather than the polished look. I brought Halfords spray paints and I'm happy with the finish, I've yet to put the clear on. Do I need to heat the covers etc... before I put the clear on, after I put it on or not at all?

Cheers, Chris. <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

I would say no, just flatten the paintwork off a little and apply the clear lacquer. Then post some pics. <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

I used hammerite aerosols to do mine and didn't use the lacquer as they dont go well together

I all so used hammerite to do mine , not to sure on the hammerd finish though <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

oops sorry, genneric name use there - what I actually used was Smoothrite <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Cheers. I'll post some pictures of the coil pack cover tomorrow and I'll hopefully have the cam cover done by the middle of next week. The coil pack cover is gold to match the brakes (which I hope to do later this year) and the cam cover will be red to match the inlet manifold, strut bar, turbo cover, horns etc..

Here we go, they're not the best pictures as it doesn't show the metallic very well but you can see how shiney it is. <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/love.gif" alt="" />
Coil Pack 1
Coil Pack 2

Is it OK to drive the car whilst the coilpack cover is of?

Yes that will be fine.

It had better be - Ive been drving round with mine off for the past week whilst its being repainted (and while i strip the old paint off the main section; not fun..... <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />)

<img src="/forum/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
I love have a painted rocker cover really finishes the car off but am on a mission to get A LOT more purple under the bonnet <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Here's some pics
[IMG]http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f135/Crazycoop1/ac237d0f.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f135/Crazycoop1/83515b65.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f135/Crazycoop1/Rocker2.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f135/Crazycoop1/SparkPlugCover.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f135/Crazycoop1/RockerCover.jpg[/IMG]

DOH!
I'll try again shall i <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

This was cover in spray shop <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f135/Crazycoop1/RockerCover.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f135/Crazycoop1/SparkPlugCover.jpg

Just fitted (with old header tank scummy bottle on <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />)
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f135/Crazycoop1/Rocker2.jpg

On car looking naked with nothing else "tarted up" under then bonnet (NOT FOR LONG THO <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />)
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f135/Crazycoop1/MYROCKERCOVER.jpg

Front on
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f135/Crazycoop1/ac237d0f.jpg

Side on (Drilled Airbox)
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f135/Crazycoop1/83515b65.jpg

That looks well good CC!

Thank you <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
I had an old boy in a petrol garage as he walked past say "thats a lovely car you have there" i was BEAMING A SMILE for hours afterwards <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Makes spedning all the money worth while just for simple comments that make your day <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
so thank you again i shall pass it onto Angelica too (coop)

That's gorgeous <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/love.gif" alt="" />. I'm not sure about the pink hoses though. I was thinking dose anyone now if the hoses can be sprayed? It's not like they're very flexible.

PINK!!!!! <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />
They are dark purple <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
<img src="/forum/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Looks nice, but you really need to tidy up that fuel rail and plenum chamber to match <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />. Here's my latest look:

Sprint Blue Engine Bay

Closer View

Phil

crazy coop what type of spray did you use, was it special high temp, or just normal? and where did you buy it from.

Looks lush Phil, i am thinking of doing the plenum chamber and inlet but as always its time and mostly dosh isnt it?? <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

Jamie i actually gave it to the bodyshop in the garage i used to work in they base coated it then oven sprayed it in the colour then oven again. £20 cash later taaaa-daaaaa

Not sure what paint it was but i am hoping with the baking in the oven it should last a while <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
There was someone on here that sprayed his in a room with a very well thought of spray booth (well done that man <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />) and he went to halfords and i think asked them to make a tin of the the paint.

You thinking of doing yours now then? <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Phil that really does look great, you obviously have too much time on your hands. <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />