Would post some pics but don't know how !!!
Engine bay.
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del_320ise
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I'm trying to tart up my engine bay and was wondering what paint would i need to use for my inlet manifold and my rocker cover ? I want it black with the raised part polished .
Would post some pics but don't know how !!!
Would post some pics but don't know how !!!
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gooner1
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Try Harley davidson vht.Not cheap but very good.
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OBs
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Dito 
and if possible get hold of some Etch primer? (Upol acid 
worth its weight in gold mate especially if you are planing to do other things to....
and if possible get hold of some Etch primer? (Upol acid worth its weight in gold mate especially if you are planing to do other things to....-
OBs
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= eight? Dont do numbers then!!!-
Gortour
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Suggest you have a word with tng21 mate. He'll give you the good guidence.
Currently slumming it in an E46 Touring
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gooner1
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Del have alook at engine bay in photo gallerey under" getting there""
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del_320ise
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Thanx Gooner, thats exactly what i want to do with the engine bay. She looks pretty fuckin sweet for an old bird. That must have took you ages, cos you did it all by hand. That's it i need to get off my arse and get stuck in. I'll get some pics up in the next few weeks when and if i get the job done !!! Thats if i ever sus out how to post the little f u c k e r s !!!gooner1 wrote:Del have alook at engine bay in photo gallerey under" getting there""
I just hope she looks half as good as yours.
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gooner1
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Cheers del, quick tip mate dont bother taking inlet manifold off.Painted that part with halfords vht satin black paint. Might need two coats or you could thin it a bit.HD spray paint on the rocker cover though.Try cleaning your coolant hoses with Glynns vinyl care. Good luck mate.
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