spark plug cover 16v
spark plug cover 16v
hello people ive just sprayed my plug cover with high temp paint ,once ive rubbed it back do i use normal laquer or something else as i'm a sausage and ain't got a clue lol ,any ideas or help would be much appreciated cheers foxy
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Re: spark plug cover 16v
i dont think it would be to wise to use lacquer as its bound to get real hot under the hood.
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Re: spark plug cover 16v
yeah just high temp paint will do,avold using laquer under the bonnet
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Re: spark plug cover 16v
As rich said no laquer under the bonnet as it tends to take on dirt when warm
Re: spark plug cover 16v
it didn't work chaps the paint started cracking on warm up ,,Gaz wrote:As rich said no laquer under the bonnet as it tends to take on dirt when warm

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Re: spark plug cover 16v
Has anyone done this on an ecotec, what did you use, and any pics of the final results, thanks.
Re: spark plug cover 16v
done what mate? painted or polished?
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Re: spark plug cover 16v
essentially the same process high temp paint after prepping...
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Re: spark plug cover 16v
Look at my engine bays . I've just used normal paint and laqure n them with no problems, and the v6 is a hotty!
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Re: spark plug cover 16v
I used enamel on my rocker cover (ecotec) and once hammerited (smooth, spray can) the spark plug cover. Did this on an XE spark plug cover too for a mate.
Just stinks a little bit while the paint goes off when it gets warm but soon diappears after a couple of days.
Just stinks a little bit while the paint goes off when it gets warm but soon diappears after a couple of days.
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Dont use Laquar, as when the engine bay gets hot, it goes soft and all the grit and much sticks to it! 

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