engine face plate

Discussion in '8G Lancer - Customization' started by gwappix23, Feb 8, 2008.

  1. gwappix23

    gwappix23 Active Member

    i want to paint the engines face plate....
    questions....
    what paint must i use and what color...
    i got pics of my car... let me know...
    thanks...
     
  2. eTXlancer

    eTXlancer Well-Known Member

    you can use wat ever kind really. i got the "rust-oleium plastic spray paint" intended for plastic from home depot. i tried to match the color but it didnt quit work out. theres no need for high heat if your wondering because the cover dosnt get that hot or warm
     
  3. blacksheep818

    blacksheep818 Well-Known Member

    i used red caliper paint worked just fine you can get this at any autozone or pepboys
     
  4. spiderman671

    spiderman671 Guest

    I just used high temp. plastic spray paint.

    Just cleaned it, sanded it, clean again, primer and then the base coat. Pretty simple
     
  5. GTS-SB

    GTS-SB Well-Known Member

    can someone post a how-to and some pics??
     
  6. BoostIt28

    BoostIt28 Active Member

    im doing mine this weekend ill post pics and a write up if no one has by then, and im using duplicolor
     
  7. delphium_

    delphium_ Well-Known Member

    Since its made of plastic theirs plenty of good paints out there, but i have my best results painting plastic with
    Krylon Fusion

    its made specifically for a good glossy finish.

    i did it on the lining of my paintball masks all the time looked pretty clean.
    just gotta make sure you dont over saturate it with paint, gotta have a good feel for the can.
    should look nice though

    Goodluck, let us know how it goes.
     
  8. chetman7

    chetman7 Well-Known Member

    ^^ quikl ot

    u a woodsball player...or speedball?
     
  9. gwappix23

    gwappix23 Active Member

    so its just ready to go...
    no sanding or anything??? like
    what the guy in a few previous threads said???
     
  10. bras_33

    bras_33 Well-Known Member

    For the best results, light wet sand first, paint, dry, wet sand, paint again. Its that simple.
     
  11. gwappix23

    gwappix23 Active Member

    /\ for sure thanks man
     
  12. bras_33

    bras_33 Well-Known Member

    /\ Not a problem, thats what I do-TheGoderator

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  13. delphium_

    delphium_ Well-Known Member

    i used to play speedball,
     
  14. Ironballz

    Ironballz Active Member

    Someone suggested using vaseline on the words/logos instead of taping them then you can just wipe it off when you're done. I haven't tried it myself yet though.
     
  15. GODZILLA

    GODZILLA Well-Known Member

    ^^That sounds alot easier if it works.
     
  16. chetman7

    chetman7 Well-Known Member

    i used to play speedball,[/quote

    thats sweet...I played for about 5 years. I"m actually in the process of selling my gear to get money for my car lol....buy my ego
     
  17. JDM FLOW

    JDM FLOW Well-Known Member

    I play speed-ball and woods-ball.

     
  18. chetman7

    chetman7 Well-Known Member

    FLow....buy me ego...so i can buy stuff for my car :D