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General => Cosmetic and bodywork matters => Topic started by: the dude on 10 September 2010, 22:42

Title: How should I paint my engine cover?
Post by: the dude on 10 September 2010, 22:42

Hi guys, thought I knew what I was doing.  Got a MK5 GTI and am prepping the engine cover to paint it silver and black. Just to make sure I am going to do it properly, how should I get the car ready?
Is it sand, primer, sand spray, gloss/final coat?
If so where is the best place, and any techniques to it.
Thanks

Title: Re: How should I paint my engine cover?
Post by: tech1889 on 11 September 2010, 00:16

Get it powder coated mate its easier and will last much longer than just normal rattle can paint due to high tempuratures..

Title: Re: How should I paint my engine cover?
Post by: the dude on 11 September 2010, 06:22

Quote from: tech1889 on 11 September 2010, 00:16

Get it powder coated mate its easier and will last much longer than just normal rattle can paint due to high tempuratures..

Cheers mate, Is that just for the top coat? Where can I get that sorted, is it something I can do myself or should I get a body shop to help me out?

Title: Re: How should I paint my engine cover?
Post by: Thom89 on 11 September 2010, 11:59

Quote from: tech1889 on 11 September 2010, 00:16

Get it powder coated mate its easier and will last much longer than just normal rattle can paint due to high tempuratures..

Surely it will melt the plastic when it goes in the oven!
Thom