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Engine Bay
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21/02/2006 20:27
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Hi All,
I want to make my engine bay shine!
I want to polish the Rocker cover first but then what?
How hard is this to do myself? and where can i get any pretty shiney things for the engine bay from?
Also has anyone got any pics of what theyve done to theyre engine bays so i can get some ideas?
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Re: Engine Bay
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21/02/2006 22:03
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PM taffy and ask him for some bling advice on what he uses as im sure his is the most clean near standard engine bay out there <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Engine Bay
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21/02/2006 22:08
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Meagy has done some nice detailing in his engine bay, some info here Engine bay I've just got a spare rocker cover, fuel rail etc. (I got my spares from REX), and am starting to get these ready for painting. Takes a bit of elbow grease! Has anybody added braided pipework?
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Re: Engine Bay
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22/02/2006 01:49
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I think i will get spares and polish them. Is there any thing i need to look out for when i buy a fuel rail and rocker? How hard is it to fit them myself?
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Re: Engine Bay
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22/02/2006 01:59
22/02/2006 01:59
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The service manual CD covers this stuff, guess it's a case of how confident you are. Certainly the rocker cover isn't to big a job, and there are a couple of how to guides Rocker Cover <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Engine Bay
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22/02/2006 02:12
22/02/2006 02:12
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Wow not too tricky at all. Just a bit hesitant as i dont have a garage to work in!
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Re: Engine Bay
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22/02/2006 02:14
22/02/2006 02:14
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Just in the process of doing mine at the moment.
Not too many pretty things available unfortunately so have to use imagination!!
Dave
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Re: Engine Bay
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22/02/2006 02:25
22/02/2006 02:25
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So whats the best way / product to clean these|?
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Re: Engine Bay
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22/02/2006 02:34
22/02/2006 02:34
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I got a polishing kit off ebay, three different polishing bars and polishing wheels.
Bit of advice, wet and dry the surface first to get it perfectly smooth, you need to get rid of all the pitting then you will get a mirror finish.
Well worth the effort and dare I say quite satisfying to do!!
Dave
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Re: Engine Bay
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22/02/2006 03:35
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MMmmm, don't agree that polishing takes ages, did my coilpack cover in under 2 hours from start to finish.
I think you could do the whole lot in a day or 2 days max from start to finish.
Saying that I do think your painting covers looks the bizz!!
But I prefer the polished look!
Dave
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Re: Engine Bay
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22/02/2006 05:15
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PM taffy and ask him for some bling advice on what he uses as im sure his is the most clean near standard engine bay out there <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> If your after 'Bling' advice i belive the man to talk to is Taz,he has a load of Chrome plated goodies in his engine bay and DocFrag has a gold plated rocker cover <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/love.gif" alt="" />, Mines similar to Meagy's <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Engine Bay
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Re: Engine Bay
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23/02/2006 01:33
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I was qouted £8-£10 today for my rocker cover to be power coated by a place in Birmingham. Pick it up the same day too, so will be getting done in the next week or two. <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Engine Bay
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23/02/2006 04:16
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bananaman thats a real good price!!!
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Re: Engine Bay
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23/02/2006 04:20
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£10 ??? bloody hell, if that is a genuine price, I'll be amazed. Be interested to see the results, yellow-un <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Engine Bay
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23/02/2006 04:27
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£10 ??? bloody hell, if that is a genuine price, I'll be amazed. Be interested to see the results, yellow-un <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Yep, that a genuine price buddy, a mate of mine gave me the phone number ages ago but only got round to calling them today after reading this thread yeaterday. It'll be in the next 2 weeks i get it done as i work most weekends. But when its done i'll post some pics. <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Engine Bay
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23/02/2006 17:19
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[color:"green"] OMG, thats insanely cheap. Where is it located? I'd drive a logn way for that, especially if i can drop it off at like 9am and pick it up at the end of the day [/color]
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Re: Engine Bay
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23/02/2006 18:03
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Joel
How long did that take you?
Probably the last on my list of coop things to do, but would like to give it a good clean at some point.
Phil i couldn't really tell you how long it took as i was doing other things at the same time but it didn't take that long
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Re: Engine Bay
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23/02/2006 19:29
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I was qouted £8-£10 today for my rocker cover to be power coated by a place in Birmingham. Pick it up the same day too, so will be getting done in the next week or two. <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> sound good where is that banna man?how will they match the couler up?id like mine powder coated but dont know how id match the green up
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Re: Engine Bay
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24/02/2006 03:18
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The place is called Bournes Powder Coating, they are located in Digbeth in Birmingham. The phone number.... 0121 666-6595 <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Engine Bay
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24/02/2006 03:23
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how will they match the couler up? They said they do quite a few shades of yellow, so i'll go for the very nearest. Obviuosly if it dont match then i wont have it done. But will put some pics up when i get it done.
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Re: Engine Bay
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04/03/2006 05:49
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Taking my rocker cover in tomorrow to be powder coated, so here a pic of the before.And here is the after.
Last edited by Bananaman; 04/03/2006 20:10.
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Re: Engine Bay
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04/03/2006 23:31
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Taking my rocker cover in tomorrow to be powder coated, so here a pic of the before.And here is the after. thats wicked mate how much did they charge in the end?
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Re: Engine Bay
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06/03/2006 02:05
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Cheers buddy, cost £20, the guy who quoted me in the first place is a numpty according to his work mates, he got the prices wrong <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> They dont do the powder coating on weekends, just tidy up but did this for me as a one off <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> I'll be fitting it tomorrow so with post another link when fitted.
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Re: Engine Bay
#56926
06/03/2006 02:16
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Like that a lot bananaman, should look good when it's fitted.
Dave
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Re: Engine Bay
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06/03/2006 02:32
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Cheers buddy, cost £20, the guy who quoted me in the first place is a numpty according to his work mates, he got the prices wrong <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> They dont do the powder coating on weekends, just tidy up but did this for me as a one off <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> I'll be fitting it tomorrow so with post another link when fitted. nice 1 well ill get looking round leicester area then i WANT 1 <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Engine Bay
#56928
07/03/2006 03:01
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Cheers guys, iv only just fitted it, been working late so will take a pic tomorrow when it light.
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Re: Engine Bay
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07/03/2006 18:41
07/03/2006 18:41
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I had my rocker cover powder coated and just cleaned my engine bay with a cloth one done it is easy to keep clean: Hanny's old engine bay
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