Rocker Cover Paint Info

[GIPONU]

so yeh back to here to ask some random stuff..
does anyone knw if there is a primer or a high temp paint like two packs for engine rocker covers?
like jdmtoy,the red civic had a red rocker cover and white lines to make a jap flag.
or like the nissan RB engines come in a red but sealed with a clear coat that prob should b high temp

atm im thinking, strip the paint of the existing. spray some etch primer, then a few coats of high temp engine enamel. then the color i desire sealed off with HS clearcoat.
i can basically get most materials cos i work for a smah repair.

[CRAVED]

standard 2K paints and prep materials will be fine on engine covers.

or you can go with powdercoating if you decide not to go DIY

[GIPONU]

are u sure? lol
i dont want the paint blistering or anything soon
lols

[jdm_ek4yo]

Did u look at this thread
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=70585
should help with painting the rocker cover. :thumbsup:

My mate used crinkle paint on his dc5, looks smoking hot.

[g.ta]

engine enamel wont need primer but if your VHT paints you will need primer.

[Paul1985]

I stripped mine back with paint stripper and cleaned it all right up...
Then sprayed it with some primer.

I then painted it with engine enamel.

Should be fine on a rocker cover.. I didnt even use clear. I guess you could if you liked.

This was just a simple DIY... Im yet to drive the car and see heat/wear but im confident it should hold up. If not, so what... $20 in paint... i could always have it done again.

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b35/Paul_K_1985/zz093.jpg

[GIPONU]

wat kind of primer are we all talking about here?
-etch primer
-highbuild primer(highfill)
-paint adhesion prime
??

[CRAVED]

if you go for paint, treat it as you would a car body - etch, highfill then paint as required.

if you want something candy let me know and i can help you out.