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flipmode815
08-28-2005, 04:02 PM
what is the best stuff to use to paint the engine cover on the mp3? Any suggestions will help, thnx.

AznXstazy
08-28-2005, 04:08 PM
im guessin you should use some high temp paint.. just cuz its on top of the valve cover.... or i could be wrong..

MSP#735
08-28-2005, 04:11 PM
i used 500 degree engine paint (engine enamel by dupli-color) on mine, i just accented the lettering.....turned out good.....i think

flipmode815
08-28-2005, 04:18 PM
that looks good thnx man, is that a racing beat sticker or paint on your bar?

MSP#735
08-28-2005, 04:46 PM
i had the strut bar powder coated black and i had a buddy of mine cut me that RacingBeat decal at a local decal shop...


that looks good thnx man, is that a racing beat sticker or paint on your bar?

flipmode815
08-28-2005, 06:04 PM
thats cool, how much it cost you?

MSP#735
08-28-2005, 06:09 PM
masking tape, a sharp knife or box cutter and the paint was around.....$8

flipmode815
08-28-2005, 06:18 PM
not bad, and looks good. im just waiting for the paint on the engine cover to dry then i'll put up pics later.

flipmode815
08-30-2005, 10:35 PM
this is how it looks so far im still trying to decide what color to do the rest, any suggestions?

AznXstazy
08-30-2005, 11:07 PM
if your goin to leave it like that, then i think you should paint it yellow to go with the strut bar.

flipmode815
08-31-2005, 02:59 PM
i plan on painting the stut bar either red or black this weekend, or should i paint the other half of the cover yellow?

altspace
08-31-2005, 03:16 PM
http://www.altspace.com/photos/intake3.jpg