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Over this past weekend I did some painting in the engine bay. I did the Upper manifold, valve covers, coil mount and the thermostat housing. I took these peices off and painted them that way. It was a little difficult but overall not that bad and was a good learning experience. I have to say though, that passenger side engine lift bracket was a real PITA. Took me and a buddy like 3-4 hours to get it off. I took both bolts out by putting the car on jacks and getting it from the bottom. We had to connect 2 wrenches together for leverage to get the top one off. Needless to say I didnt put the bracket back on. I used the duplicolor paint, primer and clear coat. I have never really done alot of painting in the past so this was also something new for me. I cleaned and sanded the parts using the instructions on the paint can. I did 3 coats of primer and 3 coats of paint. The clear coat was a little tricky for me. I applied 2 light coats on the valve covers and then attempted a 3rd medium coat but it didnt work out so well. I ended up sraying too much and it ran down the side of the valve cover and dried a white looking color. So I painted over it with one coat of color and then sprayed a very light coat of clear coat. I did this on the remaining parts to try to avoid the running. All in all it turned out descent but I ended up getting a few chips during the reinstall. Anyway, Im done blabbing. It was fun and the engine looks alot better. I took a few pics.
Intake before paint (Obviously)
Upper Intake Removed (Removed Rag from over intake for picture)
End Result Also replaced some wire looms
I also cleaned up the engine bay a bit. I had an appointment to get my new exhaust installed so I was running out of time and needed to get the car put back together. I didnt get to do everything I wanted to do as far as cleaning.
Intake before paint (Obviously)
Upper Intake Removed (Removed Rag from over intake for picture)
End Result Also replaced some wire looms
I also cleaned up the engine bay a bit. I had an appointment to get my new exhaust installed so I was running out of time and needed to get the car put back together. I didnt get to do everything I wanted to do as far as cleaning.
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