Engine cover paint advice

[Mark b]

Not sure if there is a thread but can someone advise me on what's the best paint to but for me to paint my engine cover also what other engine parts can be painted I've got tims of hammerite I used on my calipers but don't know if I can use that cheers

[northeast_gti-t]

Painted my mk4 engine cover with plastic primer and a basecoat and two to three coats of clearcoat never had any issues  as long as you prep properly ie key the surface of the plastic with some 1500 grit wet and dry for example this will provide the primer with the adhesion to stick to your engine cover i too used some hammerite on my brake calipers and sealed them with a coat of clearcoat

[Mark b]

cheers for the reply ive got sand paper and some clear laquer could I use caliper spray on the cover ? and what other parts can be sprayed i.e filter box ect

[northeast_gti-t]

cheers for the reply ive got sand paper and some clear laquer could I use caliper spray on the cover ? and what other parts can be sprayed i.e filter box ect

No problem,i hope you mean wet & dry  you could but i would personally use a normal basecoat paint,yep filter box can be done (at one time mine was done) pretty much anything within reason i.e Grille and badges,inlet manifold,fuel pressure reg amongst a few items.

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr22/mjwvag20vt/Photo-0500_enginecatchcanbluesiliconebluefpr.jpg
My old mk4 engine bay

As you can see cam cover can be done coilpack tops timing belt covers etc

[Mark b]

That looks awsome what'll be a good colour ? Keep blue as my car is lb5n or what else looks good

[northeast_gti-t]

Cheers bud alot of time and effort went into my mk4
that paint code is indigo blue i believe and a nice colour too i would go with that un der your bonnet or maybe a silver?

[gazareth]

hey don't worry what colour the engine is. just get out there and red line it til it blows lol.