Painting Engine Components

[drunk_kev]

At the moment my i'm looking at painting some of my engine bay components/ plastics (ABS Cover, Fuse box cover, power steering reservoir(spelling?), tappet covers, distribution block and idle pulley) and chroming a few other things(power steering pulley, alternator, fuel injection rail)

what paint is best for engine components/ plastics?

what engine components should i stay clear of painting?

what would be the best way to go about chroming? Alternator is my main concern there..

Cheers, Kev

[newsyk06vr2.0]

when i painted my rocker covers, strut brace ends, top tank and washer bottle. i used VHT high temp paint.

the trick is all in the prep work, i used some wax and grease remover and thourghtly cleaned evey part that i was to paint. i let it dry for about 30 mins. wh

when i painted those parts i used very light coats and take your time. i rushed my thermo fan and it turned out crap.

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh36/ajr152000/DSCN2009.jpg

[EQUIPE-T]

did mine with an extra can of normal touch up paint i had laying around, few coats of colour and a few coats of clear and its still fine after a few months


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[VESSV]

hey guys just wondering if anyone can help me with painting my bonnet scoop got quoted 400 anyone know how i can get it done any cheaper cheers

[1996VS]

Just painted mine today...

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s192/yellowRS200/Picture205.jpg