Painted Intake Manifold Cover

DATA02 · 04-03-2007, 10:39 PM

This has been a small project I've been waiting to do, ever since I saw a bright green one with a TEIN sticker on it. It's not much, but took lots of prep work. I can't wait till the clear coat dries, then I will carefully cut around the edges and pull off the masking tape and install.

I first taped off the badge (originally I tried using a heat gun and pealing it up, but the badge started to bend) and sanded with 600grit to take of the layer of clear off.

Once sanded and cleaned with soap and water I applied two layers of primer waited to dry then sanded to a butter surface.

Once washed and clean yet again, I used a tack cloth then sprayed two base coats. (not a good pic)

Flash time took about 30mins I then sprayed first layer of clear coat with sticker on. ( I know the stickers off a little, but its too late now

).

I did three layers of clear laying it on thick the last go round.

I’m going to wait for it to properly cure tomorrow before I peal off the masking tape. I really can't wait to install back on the car. When I get some time I hope to match the valve cover.

[Updated Pics]
I'm pleased with how it turned out.

***LomeLi*** · 04-03-2007, 10:42 PM

very nice

***Fully Flared*** · 04-03-2007, 10:46 PM

Props, I love it! Repped

TsujenDB1 · 04-03-2007, 11:21 PM

ohh do i dislike white valve covers... they get dirty wayyy to quick

**Nomar06** · 04-03-2007, 11:31 PM

Nice!!! Too bad about the decal placement

DATA02 · 04-03-2007, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TsujenDB1

ohh do i dislike white valve covers... they get dirty wayyy to quick

Yea if it's wrinkled then that would get dirty quick

DATA02 · 04-04-2007, 11:41 PM

Updated Pics

Lilwolvy3 · 04-05-2007, 12:20 AM

Nice, I don't think I would do this to mine. But I like...

Skylinegtr06 · 04-05-2007, 12:36 AM

Can you phone us in on the type of paints you used? Brands?

DATA02 · 04-05-2007, 01:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skylinegtr06

Can you phone us in on the type of paints you used? Brands?

1. DuPont ChromaBase Basecoat (Color code NH578 Taffeta White)
2. Reducer

3. High-Solids Urethane Clearcoat
4. Activator

If you want I can get specifics tommorrow.

Skylinegtr06 · 04-05-2007, 01:37 AM

^thanks alot man REP for you and i suggest everyone to do the same

GreySi07 · 04-05-2007, 02:13 AM

damn that looks good ,almost like hondata made that part.

pure2.0 · 04-05-2007, 09:44 AM

Looks very nice. Well done.

***GeezerSi*** · 04-05-2007, 09:48 AM

Impressive work!

+ rep for you.

TWK20si · 04-05-2007, 09:50 AM

Very well done, looks awesome

Bootsie · 04-05-2007, 10:41 AM

Looks great!

honda06si · 04-09-2007, 10:19 AM

dude that is a sick valve cover....only thing is i dont know if it matches the rest of the engine bay...could we get a full engine bay shot?

***shglbmx*** · 04-09-2007, 09:14 PM

beautiful. good work. +rep.

prime time si · 04-09-2007, 10:29 PM

nice work

+rep

Lilwolvy3 · 04-10-2007, 11:37 AM

I guess there is no hiding that you have a reflash when you bring it to the dealer huh?

04-03-2007, 10:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
DATA02 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 353 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Painted Intake Manifold Cover This has been a small project I've been waiting to do, ever since I saw a bright green one with a TEIN sticker on it. It's not much, but took lots of prep work. I can't wait till the clear coat dries, then I will carefully cut around the edges and pull off the masking tape and install. I first taped off the badge (originally I tried using a heat gun and pealing it up, but the badge started to bend) and sanded with 600grit to take of the layer of clear off. Once sanded and cleaned with soap and water I applied two layers of primer waited to dry then sanded to a butter surface. Once washed and clean yet again, I used a tack cloth then sprayed two base coats. (not a good pic) Flash time took about 30mins I then sprayed first layer of clear coat with sticker on. ( I know the stickers off a little, but its too late now ). I did three layers of clear laying it on thick the last go round. I’m going to wait for it to properly cure tomorrow before I peal off the masking tape. I really can't wait to install back on the car. When I get some time I hope to match the valve cover. [Updated Pics] I'm pleased with how it turned out. Last edited by DATA02; 04-04-2007 at 11:43 PM.

04-03-2007, 10:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
*LomeLi* Reppin' The 818 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: City of Angels Age: 22 Posts: 1,856 Gabriel iTrader: 4 / 100%	very nice __________________ Skunk2 Airlines Crew #44 Cali Squad #77

04-03-2007, 11:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
Nomar06 mmm...what a tasty burger Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Age: 27 Posts: 21,184 iTrader: 4 / 100%	Nice!!! Too bad about the decal placement __________________

04-09-2007, 09:14 PM	#18 (permalink)
*shglbmx* Pre Paid Legal Associate Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Westminster, CA 714 Age: 21 Posts: 1,289 Daniel Tam iTrader: 14 / 100%	beautiful. good work. +rep. __________________ Now recruiting for new car team members! Contact me for more info. Show quality cars only! Preferably local and a 4dr Si.

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04-03-2007, 10:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
*Fully Flared* Ijuswannachill Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Woodlands, TX Age: 17 Posts: 2,017 iTrader: 3 / 100%	Props, I love it! Repped

04-03-2007, 11:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
TsujenDB1 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 183 iTrader: 0 / 0%	ohh do i dislike white valve covers... they get dirty wayyy to quick

04-04-2007, 11:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
DATA02 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 353 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Updated Pics

04-05-2007, 12:20 AM	#8 (permalink)
Lilwolvy3 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Louisiana Age: 20 Posts: 269 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Nice, I don't think I would do this to mine. But I like...

04-05-2007, 12:36 AM	#9 (permalink)
Skylinegtr06 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chula Vista SD Age: 18 Posts: 5,740 edwyn(male) iTrader: 1 / 100%	Can you phone us in on the type of paints you used? Brands?

04-05-2007, 01:37 AM	#11 (permalink)
Skylinegtr06 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chula Vista SD Age: 18 Posts: 5,740 edwyn(male) iTrader: 1 / 100%	^thanks alot man REP for you and i suggest everyone to do the same

04-05-2007, 02:13 AM	#12 (permalink)
GreySi07 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jax,FL Posts: 734 iTrader: 2 / 100%	damn that looks good ,almost like hondata made that part.

04-05-2007, 09:44 AM	#13 (permalink)
pure2.0 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Leominster, MA Posts: 681 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Looks very nice. Well done.

04-05-2007, 09:48 AM	#14 (permalink)
*GeezerSi* Hidy ho neighbor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Palm, PA Posts: 12,661 -> Ken iTrader: 5 / 100%	Impressive work! + rep for you.

04-05-2007, 09:50 AM	#15 (permalink)
TWK20si Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: OH Age: 24 Posts: 749 Kevin iTrader: 8 / 100%	Very well done, looks awesome

04-05-2007, 10:41 AM	#16 (permalink)
Bootsie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: UT Posts: 917 Brooklynn iTrader: 0 / 0%	Looks great!

04-09-2007, 10:19 AM	#17 (permalink)
honda06si Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: WV Posts: 11,158 justin iTrader: 6 / 100%	dude that is a sick valve cover....only thing is i dont know if it matches the rest of the engine bay...could we get a full engine bay shot?

04-09-2007, 10:29 PM	#19 (permalink)
prime time si Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: DIRTY SOUTH, LOUSIANA Posts: 1,042 dustin iTrader: 9 / 100%	nice work +rep

04-10-2007, 11:37 AM	#20 (permalink)
Lilwolvy3 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Louisiana Age: 20 Posts: 269 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I guess there is no hiding that you have a reflash when you bring it to the dealer huh?

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