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KJS · 06-21-2009, 12:23 PM

Painted the engine cover, air intake, fuse cover on my 2LT/RS AND the "Chevy" symbol on the underhood pad.

Used Gloss Black for plastic by Vlaspar (avail at Lowes) for the black parts. Used Dupli-Color "Caliper Paint" with ceramic for the silver parts (main cover of the engine cover and the Chevy symbol on the under hood pad). Red paint for the engine cover stipes Dupli-Color high temp paint with ceramic. Use blue masking tape by 3M. Make sure you wash everything (except hood pad) with grease removing dish soap, and as extra measure, wipe with rubbing alcohol. Let everything dry at least one hour. All parts (except underhood pad) were also painted with Valspar Plastic Primer. Total $25.00

All parts were given mutiple light coats and a hair dryer used to help dry the paint given the weather on Long Island is damp from weeks of rain.

All parts were removed prior to painting including the hood pad. The hood pad was removed by removing the 8 or so push in disks that hold it on. Use a interior panel removal tool (avail at most auto parts stores) so you don't destroy the disks or the pad. $6.00

Finally the "Chevrolet" lettering was bought from the Sticker Witch. Specifically the lettering for the door sills. $20.00

Total cost paint, interior panel remover and masking tape about $55.00.

2010SLVRBULIT · 06-21-2009, 12:26 PM

Nice..but too much 'chevy' logo IMO.

Blackwolf · 06-21-2009, 12:33 PM

Looks fantastic! But I also agree that the Chevrolet sticker on the engine cover is too much. Personally I'd peel that one off.

Good job!!

Bryan2230 · 06-21-2009, 12:33 PM

I like the colors in the engine compartment, but I dont know if I would have done the Hood pad.

quickdraw · 06-21-2009, 12:53 PM

Looks good and personalizing you car is what it's all about.

chrisinlittlerock · 06-21-2009, 12:56 PM

Any before pic's? I like what you've done myself.

Musclebee · 06-21-2009, 01:00 PM

Engine cover looks great.

Wikedwil · 06-21-2009, 01:01 PM

Chevy on hood pad a bit much, I would have put the other chevrolet on on the just the silver of the cover. JMO
The rest is great. Good idea.
Any graphics place can make one to your specs.

Vash · 06-21-2009, 01:09 PM

Looks great.

Who's 96 vette is that in the background?

sabrescamaro · 06-21-2009, 01:14 PM

Looks sweet! Only thing I would have done differently is put the red chevrolet stickers on only the silver, but it's all your preference (or what stickers are available).

Ferrarimk13 · 06-21-2009, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Vash

Looks great.

Who's 96 vette is that in the background?

look at what he drives, it says "'95 vette" so its his.

Chevyrocker · 06-21-2009, 02:12 PM

Great job. I really like the RJT stripes on the cover. I think the hood liner is a good touch too. Chevy actually sells something similar to that for the C6's.
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Hillbilly · 06-21-2009, 03:00 PM

I like it. I think the two chevy's were designed to mirror each other.

IROCanSS · 06-21-2009, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vash

Looks great.

Who's 96 vette is that in the background?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ferrarimk13

look at what he drives, it says "'95 vette" so its his.

You beat me to it. I thought it was a 95. On a 96 the little black strip by the parking/fog light area would be body colored. They were black on a 95, body colored on a 96. I think that was about the only difference.

06-21-2009, 12:23 PM	#1
KJS Drives: '10 RJT,'95&'14 Vette Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cut Throat, NY Posts: 1,723 View My Garage	Whaddya Think? Painted the engine cover, air intake, fuse cover on my 2LT/RS AND the "Chevy" symbol on the underhood pad. Used Gloss Black for plastic by Vlaspar (avail at Lowes) for the black parts. Used Dupli-Color "Caliper Paint" with ceramic for the silver parts (main cover of the engine cover and the Chevy symbol on the under hood pad). Red paint for the engine cover stipes Dupli-Color high temp paint with ceramic. Use blue masking tape by 3M. Make sure you wash everything (except hood pad) with grease removing dish soap, and as extra measure, wipe with rubbing alcohol. Let everything dry at least one hour. All parts (except underhood pad) were also painted with Valspar Plastic Primer. Total $25.00 All parts were given mutiple light coats and a hair dryer used to help dry the paint given the weather on Long Island is damp from weeks of rain. All parts were removed prior to painting including the hood pad. The hood pad was removed by removing the 8 or so push in disks that hold it on. Use a interior panel removal tool (avail at most auto parts stores) so you don't destroy the disks or the pad. $6.00 Finally the "Chevrolet" lettering was bought from the Sticker Witch. Specifically the lettering for the door sills. $20.00 Total cost paint, interior panel remover and masking tape about $55.00. Attached Images __________________ *"As ye sow, so shall ye reap" - Me* Mine at sunset Last edited by KJS; 06-26-2009 at 08:55 PM.

06-21-2009, 12:33 PM	#3
Blackwolf Drives: 02 Grand Prix, 99 Z71 10 SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: WI Posts: 234	Looks fantastic! But I also agree that the Chevrolet sticker on the engine cover is too much. Personally I'd peel that one off. Good job!! __________________ *2SS/RS, Manual, Cyber Grey Metallic, Black Interior, Midnight Silver Wheels and a Bad Attitude.* "Some cars look like they're going fast when they're standing still. The Camaro looks like it's going to beat you unconscious, put you in a silly hat, invite a couple of other Camaros over to take photos of you, then e-mail them to all your friends and co-workers. Call me crazy, but I like that in a car." Aaron Gold, About.com

06-21-2009, 12:33 PM	#4
Bryan2230 Drives: 2014 Red Hot Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Saxonburg, PA Posts: 515	I like the colors in the engine compartment, but I dont know if I would have done the Hood pad. __________________ Thank You, Bryan Former owner of a 2010 Victory Red 2LT/RS Delivered: September 11, 2009 Current owner of a 2014 Red Hot 2SS/RS Delivered: October 24, 2013

06-21-2009, 12:53 PM	#5
quickdraw Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 262	Looks good and personalizing you car is what it's all about. __________________ 2010 Yellow 2SS/RS, L99 Auto, Grey Leather, Polished 20's

06-21-2009, 12:56 PM	#6
chrisinlittlerock Drives: 2010 Camaro/08 Tundra Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Little Rock Arkansas Posts: 797	Any before pic's? I like what you've done myself. __________________ Rally Yellow 2SS/RS with Custom painted Black Rally Stripes, Heritage grill, Corsa cat backs with x pipe, CAI. Delivered: 8/18/09!!!!Yes!!!! "This is CHEVY country. On a quiet night you can hear a Ford rust."

06-21-2009, 12:26 PM	#2
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,527 View My Garage	Nice..but too much 'chevy' logo IMO.

06-21-2009, 01:00 PM	#7
Musclebee Drives: 2010 2SS RS Delivered on 4/23 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 232 View My Garage	Engine cover looks great.

06-21-2009, 01:01 PM	#8
Wikedwil Co-founder of CDCNY Drives: 2016 Camaro 2LT Hyper Blue Join Date: May 2009 Location: Latham N.Y. Posts: 829	Chevy on hood pad a bit much, I would have put the other chevrolet on on the just the silver of the cover. JMO The rest is great. Good idea. Any graphics place can make one to your specs.

06-21-2009, 01:09 PM	#9
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,104	Looks great. Who's 96 vette is that in the background?

06-21-2009, 01:14 PM	#10
sabrescamaro Drives: TB SS and temporarily 2LTRS VR Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 486	Looks sweet! Only thing I would have done differently is put the red chevrolet stickers on only the silver, but it's all your preference (or what stickers are available).

06-21-2009, 02:12 PM	#12
Chevyrocker Weekend Rockstar Drives: Depends on the day... Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 1,444	Great job. I really like the RJT stripes on the cover. I think the hood liner is a good touch too. Chevy actually sells something similar to that for the C6's. __________________ *Shortcuts can slow you down...*

06-21-2009, 03:00 PM	#13
Hillbilly Rider of the short BUS Drives: Ukon/F350(work)/Intruder800 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: London, KY Posts: 268	I like it. I think the two chevy's were designed to mirror each other. __________________ SIM with CGM rallies