Rocker cover finishes help needed .

Post Wed Mar 09, 2011 7:10 pm

Had some parts powder coated in silver for my 3.5 e12 engine but the rocker cover came back a bit pitted in places and looks crap basically. Guy who did it made a fair enough job of the inlet manifolds and stat housing but he said that the cover was corroded in places ( i couldn't see it ) and this caused air bubbles to form on the top of the powder coat.

So do I try another powder coating place or what else is avaliable ? I am thinking chromed is too bling ? yes or no , not sure about that black painted ruffled look either .

Suggestions please including a good powder coating place for the rocker cover ( Kent/SE London or Essex ) or any other ideas.
thanks Paul

Post Wed Mar 09, 2011 7:34 pm

Touringwhore on here does a great exchange powder coating jobbie. Give him a PM

Post Thu Mar 10, 2011 10:08 am

I am a fan of a good wrinkle finish

. Hides a few sins and easy DIY

Post Thu Mar 10, 2011 10:25 am

I have wrinkled my m30 rocker and it looks really smart. I always have them media blasted before i paint though,

Post Thu Mar 10, 2011 11:47 am

I have just had my cover wrinkled too

Post Thu Mar 10, 2011 5:16 pm

Must admit , those wrinkle finished covers look good,
Cheers Paul

Post Thu Mar 10, 2011 5:18 pm

i think people forget how good a fresh wrinkle finished cover looks, we're so used to seeing grubby / flaking ones.

ive messed around with coloured ones on a few cars over the years but they never really look quite right and i think these days i'd stick with the good old oem finish.