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Finally got around to painting engine cover

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by dalesrn, Dec 23, 2011.

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  1. Sep 14, 2012 at 6:53 AM
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    taco4x4

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    Looks awesome man. You just inspired me to paint mine.. :thumbsup:
     
    taco4x4, Sep 14, 2012
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  2. Sep 14, 2012 at 7:03 AM
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    Yea bud, you got some decisions to make! ;) I had to buy another one during the process so you could always get one used, paint it up, and compare them when done or interchange dependent upon the season. ;)

    Either way have fun and post pics when you decide and complete. My brother was a (and I guess still is lol) a boilermaker!!
     
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  3. Sep 14, 2012 at 7:04 AM
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    Have fun guys!! It's easy, cheap, and always worth a smile when popping the hood for any reason. One of those simple yet rewarding projects.
     
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  4. Sep 14, 2012 at 7:33 AM
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    Looks sweet! Nice job & would have never thought of doing this. Will be a quick Saturday afternoon mod job for me this weekend. :D
     
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  5. Sep 14, 2012 at 7:40 AM
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    Awesome, post pics when done! ;) Have fun-
     
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  6. Sep 14, 2012 at 10:09 AM
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    Looks awesome! Great job! What paint did you use?

    Finally got around to doing this as well. Fun little project to "customize" our taco's. I'm the one in there tinkering and doing oil changes and such so I'll enjoy seeing it when I pop the hood. ;)
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  7. Sep 14, 2012 at 12:22 PM
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    Thanks bud, went with this: "Titanium Silver" as per suggested by another member after he used it as well:

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    Got mine from HD for $6-$7 a can.
     
    Av8er, Sep 14, 2012
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  8. Oct 2, 2012 at 8:07 PM
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    Lots to come
    got around to doing it....thanks for the inspiration

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  9. Dec 21, 2012 at 9:48 AM
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    I really like what it does to the look of the motor. Nice job guys. I think i will get around to doing it to mine.
     
    tattooedsnake, Dec 21, 2012
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  10. Dec 21, 2012 at 9:50 AM
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    OH SHIT THIS IS AWESOME!!!
     
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  11. Dec 21, 2012 at 10:40 AM
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    Nice work! Love the TRD sticker on it!

    Just finished up with mine last weekend too :D Used Krylon fusion paint on it.. and spend 2 hours taping the shit out of it!

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    I feel like I have some fancy sports car engine in there now... between the redline hood struts I just put on and my blue engine cover... +25hp!!! ;)
     
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  12. Dec 21, 2012 at 10:44 AM
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    Like it!
     
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  13. Dec 21, 2012 at 10:59 AM
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    Looks great guys!!
     
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  14. Dec 21, 2012 at 4:39 PM
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    I really like these paint ideas , however im kinda curious as to how dirty they get
     
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  15. Dec 21, 2012 at 4:50 PM
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    I have had mine painted for a year now. I usually wipe it down with wet towel every time I wash my truck. Does not really get that dirty, but mine is silver. Mainly just dust. Comes right off.
     
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  16. Dec 21, 2012 at 4:50 PM
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    Now that is original!
     
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  17. Dec 21, 2012 at 6:59 PM
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    Nice! How did ya do that?
     
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  18. Dec 21, 2012 at 8:43 PM
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    Looks good man. Always nice to have your truck unique. This is what I did to mine.

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  19. Dec 22, 2012 at 7:24 AM
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    That's cool. What is that stuff?
     
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  20. Dec 22, 2012 at 7:36 AM
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    water transfer printing... check the website in my sig.
     
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