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OrangeFury · 02-24-2011, 06:17 PM

Question for you guys. Couple months ago, I made a pathetic attempt at painting the cover myself. The paint job turned out pretty decent, 8/10, but the clearcoat didn't work out so well. Cloudy in spots and it didn't bring out the shine in the orange the way I wanted.

So...do you think I will be able to get it wrapped if I choose and not worry about this failed paint job or is it basically shot and I'll need to get a new one?

Thanks!

GearHeadPeter · 02-25-2011, 09:39 AM

Did you try color wet sanding it? Start out with 1000 grit, and work up to 2500 grit using water as you sand, and use a flexible sanding block. When the color of the cover is flat looking then you can take a DA (Dual Action) polisher to it. That is what EmblemPros did with mine.

The wrap should work OK, but remember that our V6 covers are not as smooth as the V8 covers, and that is why EmblemPros sanded mine down to get the bumps out of it. The wrap will look much better that way.

GoPaul · 02-25-2011, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by fixxer56

Found this V-6 cover on Ebay..interesting idea, what I was thinking about with my cover

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...#ht_1506wt_929

wow, one of the best I have seen for black. I have been srtuggling to come up with a combo that would stand out but at the same time tone with the rest of the car - this fits the bill and I'll be looking for one of these for sure.

OrangeFury · 02-25-2011, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by GearHeadPeter

Did you try color wet sanding it? Start out with 1000 grit, and work up to 2500 grit using water as you sand, and use a flexible sanding block. When the color of the cover is flat looking then you can take a DA (Dual Action) polisher to it. That is what EmblemPros did with mine.

The wrap should work OK, but remember that our V6 covers are not as smooth as the V8 covers, and that is why EmblemPros sanded mine down to get the bumps out of it. The wrap will look much better that way.

Yeah, tried wet sanding multiple times w/ a flex block. Didn't try the DA polisher, though. Thanks.

Also, I sanded the cover down thoroughly before doing anything to it...it's very smooth, so should be okay for a wrap.

A9AL8R · 03-05-2011, 10:17 PM

this is my cover done with IBM center CGM stripes down the side just like the Car

kjd15 · 03-06-2011, 08:15 AM

Nice! I like the flames and the little touch of old school striping!

PoorMansCamaro · 03-06-2011, 09:56 AM

Here's mine. I decided to go with synergy green. I also did the door panels and dash trim. Wish I had a decent camera. These are with my iPhone...

A9AL8R · 03-06-2011, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by kjd15

Nice! I like the flames and the little touch of old school striping!

Thanks man the guy that did it was an ol school car guy it turned out killer

@poor mans camaro
I love the green in your car did you paint or buy the door and dash inserts?

xpanda305x · 03-06-2011, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by PoorMansCamaro

Here's mine. I decided to go with synergy green. I also did the door panels and dash trim. Wish I had a decent camera. These are with my iPhone...

WHAT DID YOU USE...that green looks...so green...Sprite green yo!! lol

Amazing job. i have been wanting to do some of these but the thing im afraid is of messing up! :( im a pus :(

PoorMansCamaro · 03-06-2011, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by A9AL8R

Thanks man the guy that did it was an ol school car guy it turned out killer

@poor mans camaro
I love the green in your car did you paint or buy the door and dash inserts?

I did it myself with the help of a friend. Took us about 5 or 6 hours.

Quote:

Originally Posted by xpanda305x

WHAT DID YOU USE...that green looks...so green...Sprite green yo!! lol

Amazing job. i have been wanting to do some of these but the thing im afraid is of messing up! :( im a pus :(

Yeah, it looks really green in the pics, but it's actually synergy green. I'm trying to find someone with a good camera to take better pics.

A9AL8R · 03-06-2011, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by PoorMansCamaro

I did it myself with the help of a friend. Took us about 5 or 6 hours.
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Did you have to sand, prime and paint, clear etc... I was debating on doing mine IBM with some design on it so I'm curious to know

PoorMansCamaro · 03-06-2011, 01:30 PM

I bought adhesive promoter in a spray can. So sanding probably isn't necissary, but yes, I degreased it, sanded, degreased again, added adhesive promoter, primed it, base coat, then clear. Lol

montreal2010yellow · 03-06-2011, 01:33 PM

And the winner is"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""".

All of you guys, you sure did a great job whatever the mod. Mine will be done early spring, so far it's a very soft mod, but it'll come soon.

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Burnt_RS · 03-06-2011, 01:58 PM

I'm as far as taking off the engine cover and bringing it inside. That's is so far, haha. Not sure what to do.

02-25-2011, 09:39 AM	#646
GearHeadPeter US Navy Vet Drives: 2011 2LT/RS, 65 Mustang GT Fastback Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,567	Did you try color wet sanding it? Start out with 1000 grit, and work up to 2500 grit using water as you sand, and use a flexible sanding block. When the color of the cover is flat looking then you can take a DA (Dual Action) polisher to it. That is what EmblemPros did with mine. The wrap should work OK, but remember that our V6 covers are not as smooth as the V8 covers, and that is why EmblemPros sanded mine down to get the bumps out of it. The wrap will look much better that way. __________________ 2011 - 2LT/RS - RY, A6, Gray Interior - Team LLT: 3rd Camaro on this forum to have a Mylink installed. Installation by GEN5DIY, Heritage Grill, Lloyds Premium Ebony Camaro RS floor mats, Empire Billet Camaro Black sill plates, AAC: LED footwell & interior lighting, Rear Courtesy Lights, LED side markers/turn signals, Plasma P13W DRl bulbs, Formula 1 Pinnacle Series tint, Roto-Fab Yellow CAI & Fuse cover, Technostalgia Afterburner LED taillights, EmblemPros custom V6 hydrocoated carbon fiber/RY engine cover, Pfadt Sport sway bars, Ofer's Backup Camera, and full Brembo brake conversion.

03-05-2011, 10:17 PM	#649
A9AL8R Drives: IBM 2LT W/CGM Stripes Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: The Woodlands,TX Posts: 88	this is my cover done with IBM center CGM stripes down the side just like the Car Attached Images __________________

03-06-2011, 08:15 AM	#650
kjd15 Finally!! Drives: '10 2LT Summit white, '68 Camaro Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 1,075	Nice! I like the flames and the little touch of old school striping! __________________ -Karen SW 2LT Ordered 9/30/09 November 28, 2009 - Delivered!!!

03-06-2011, 09:56 AM	#651
PoorMansCamaro Drives: Really Slow Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: PA Posts: 56,979	Here's mine. I decided to go with synergy green. I also did the door panels and dash trim. Wish I had a decent camera. These are with my iPhone... __________________

03-06-2011, 01:30 PM	#656
PoorMansCamaro Drives: Really Slow Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: PA Posts: 56,979	I bought adhesive promoter in a spray can. So sanding probably isn't necissary, but yes, I degreased it, sanded, degreased again, added adhesive promoter, primed it, base coat, then clear. Lol __________________

02-24-2011, 06:17 PM	#645
OrangeFury Camaros Of Northwest Ohio Drives: 2010 IOM 1LT, 1974 Corvette Join Date: May 2010 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 396	Question for you guys. Couple months ago, I made a pathetic attempt at painting the cover myself. The paint job turned out pretty decent, 8/10, but the clearcoat didn't work out so well. Cloudy in spots and it didn't bring out the shine in the orange the way I wanted. So...do you think I will be able to get it wrapped if I choose and not worry about this failed paint job or is it basically shot and I'll need to get a new one? Thanks!

03-06-2011, 01:33 PM	#657
montreal2010yellow Drives: 2 LT/RS YELLOW, AUTO., VIN NO. 602 Join Date: May 2010 Location: LAVAL (10 min. north of Montreal), CANADA Posts: 3,526 View My Garage	And the Winner Is !!!!!!! And the winner is"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""". All of you guys, you sure did a great job whatever the mod. Mine will be done early spring, so far it's a very soft mod, but it'll come soon.

03-06-2011, 01:58 PM	#658
Burnt_RS Drives: '10 1LT/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 610	I'm as far as taking off the engine cover and bringing it inside. That's is so far, haha. Not sure what to do.

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