My take at the ''engine cover painting''

After seeing someone on here painting his engine cover and had great results, I decided to do the same.







I did not clearcoat anything as I wanted to keep the stock black mat look.

 

I think that looks great!

I was just changing my oil yesterday and looked at my cover thinking that the guys that paint them sure have some skills. I wouldn't attempt it because I'd be worried about getting clean lines or messing it up some way.

 

Looks good.

 

What paint did you use?

 

Looks good! Hope my post helped!

 

Thanks

Krylon fusion metallic shimmer

Helped alot, Thanks! Ended up using automotive painters tape to mask the thing.

 

Thanks.

 

Cover would really pop if you pressure washed the rest of the engine bay BEFORE you put it back on. I wouldn't hit the cover with the PW unless you want th epaint to come off.
Now that you have started you may never stop with the engine dressing!

 

Truth that. I innocently started with the valve covers on a '65 Mustang. A thousand bucks or so and 6 months later I finished.

 

that looks GREAT!

i cant do mine because the spiders living in my engine compartment would be pissed. jk..i just do the best i can keeping the dirt/grime/dust at bay.