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Painted Engine Cover

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by DocsTacoma, Apr 22, 2013.

  1. Apr 29, 2013 at 7:48 AM
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    DocsTacoma

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    I didn't sand anything, but be sure to completely clean the cover (use Duplicolor Paint Prep). I used about half of the metallic silver paint.

    After applying the 2 coats of clear coat, I left the engine cover on my patio for about 24 hours before I re-installed it.

    Come back and post pics when you get yours done :)
     
  2. Apr 29, 2013 at 7:50 AM
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    MassAppeal16

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    I will def be doing this soon!
     
  3. Apr 29, 2013 at 12:15 PM
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    I changed my oil yesterday and after seeing your pics I decided to paint mine while I had the engine cover off. I'm pretty happy with the way it turned out, thanks for the inspiration!

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  4. Apr 29, 2013 at 2:22 PM
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    DocsTacoma

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    Looks good! Glad my post helped you out!
     
  5. Apr 30, 2013 at 7:36 AM
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    Thanks man. I went to Home Depot yesterday and they didn't carry duplicolor,
     
  6. Apr 30, 2013 at 7:39 AM
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    DocsTacoma

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    Try an automotive store: O'Reilly's, Autozone, etc.

    Got my supplies from O'Reilly's.
     
  7. Jul 2, 2013 at 3:21 PM
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    Taco89

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    Sick Cover! So you added the decal before the clear coat??
     
  8. Feb 20, 2016 at 10:56 PM
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    haha i have a fuking massive "Tacoma DO list" and also a "Want List"
     
  9. Feb 20, 2016 at 10:58 PM
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    Im very curious as to how well the plastic paint will hold up under heat? does anybody know how hot the engine cover gets? I dont think engine enamel will work very well on plastic
     
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  10. Feb 20, 2016 at 11:30 PM
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    Just gonna quote so I can see the answer too :)
     

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