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Painted Engine Cover

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

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  1. Apr 22, 2013 at 2:26 PM
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    DocsTacoma

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    Finally got around to painting the engine cover!


    1. Masked off entire middle black portion with emblems
    2. Applied (2 coats) of Duplicolor Adhesion Promoter
    3. Applied (3 coats) of Duplicolor Metallic Silver
    4. Applied "TRD Racing Development" decal
    5. Applied (3 coats) of Duplicolor Perfect Match Clear Coat

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    DocsTacoma, Apr 22, 2013
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  2. Apr 22, 2013 at 2:37 PM
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    TSmalls89

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    Looks pretty damn good! Have you thought about doing the air box as well?
     
    TSmalls89, Apr 22, 2013
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  3. Apr 22, 2013 at 2:38 PM
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    that looks great
     
    knotty, Apr 22, 2013
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  4. Apr 22, 2013 at 2:38 PM
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    Looks good, another item on the list
     
    BostonBilly, Apr 22, 2013
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  5. Apr 22, 2013 at 2:40 PM
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    Nicely done. The best job I've seen here so far. Did you paint the black too?
     
    DirtEater, Apr 22, 2013
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  6. Apr 22, 2013 at 2:47 PM
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    Thanks man!

    Haven't really thought about painting the air box; trying not to overdo it :)
     
    DocsTacoma, Apr 22, 2013
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  7. Apr 22, 2013 at 2:48 PM
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    Thanks man!
     
    DocsTacoma, Apr 22, 2013
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  8. Apr 22, 2013 at 2:49 PM
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    Thanks man!

    I didn't paint the middle black portion; just masked it with painters tape.
     
    DocsTacoma, Apr 22, 2013
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  9. Apr 22, 2013 at 2:50 PM
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    Thanks man!

    Be sure to come back and post pics after you get yours done :)
     
    DocsTacoma, Apr 22, 2013
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  10. Apr 22, 2013 at 2:53 PM
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    Nice job! Looks good. I'll have to give it a go.
     
    Bagman, Apr 22, 2013
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  11. Apr 22, 2013 at 3:03 PM
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    Looks sweet!
     
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  12. Apr 22, 2013 at 3:18 PM
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    Damn, looks like it came factory. Nice!
     
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  13. Apr 22, 2013 at 3:23 PM
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    That looks awesome, that would match my truck perfectly...wanna trade
     
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  14. Apr 22, 2013 at 3:28 PM
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    Thats sick!!! I wanna do this!! Looks awesome man props on the look!!
     
    aubi1414, Apr 22, 2013
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  15. Apr 22, 2013 at 3:33 PM
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    That looks awesome, great job! May have to add this to my looooooong to do list!
     
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  16. Apr 22, 2013 at 3:33 PM
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    DocsTacoma, Apr 22, 2013
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  17. Apr 22, 2013 at 4:18 PM
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    Nice work and Excellent Job!!!
     
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  18. Apr 22, 2013 at 4:23 PM
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    Nice!
     
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  19. Apr 22, 2013 at 4:26 PM
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    Man that looks freakin bad ass, nice Job. I'm so stealing this idea lol.
    I make signs for a living so I'll have prob pulling off the graphics.

    Again, awsome job man.
     
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    NoRemorse, Apr 22, 2013
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  20. Apr 22, 2013 at 4:35 PM
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    Did mine 3 years or so ago but didn't go all out like you did. Looks great man. I may need to redo mine with a little more badassedness!!!!:D



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