DIDZ Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 here it is..pic's really dont do it justice... amparo came up really well 2 the eye, don,t no if it will be 100% after a few months on the engine but lets see eh..all i did was power steam the engine (sandblasting wud be better),sand it like f*ck, till nice clean and smooth.prime with 2 coats of blue vht paint (stands upto 500c),2 coats of amparo blue spray paint,when dry i sanded the lettering down againand then 3 or so coats of laquer. i think it looks well... what do u think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave C Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 look's bloody good mate, i've just done mine,in the same way as you only thing im worried about,is the throttle cable rubs on my cover,& eventually ware the paint off heres mine from that to this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsbar1973 Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 Looks spot on that. Got mine off foxdie, he done a great job. And you cant stop the cable rubbing the paint off. Its happened on mine a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIDZ Posted October 7, 2006 Author Share Posted October 7, 2006 cheers guys... iv'e ordered the plug cover too,must admit the cable stuck in my head for a bit too.... BUTlook at where it rubs and put a couple of rubber bands or simular round it and then it won't rub My top tip 4 the day... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escort-boy Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 cam cover looks great, mite do that to mine sum day.. the chromes flakeing off mine and if ur worried about the throttle cable. get sum silicone vacum hose (coloured).. slice it rite down the center n just fold it round the whole throtle cable. looks better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIDZ Posted October 8, 2006 Author Share Posted October 8, 2006 more tips... wonderfuli already have some blue silicone vac hose ... might just try that m8,bought it for vacuum gauge but it came wid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard101sco Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 Very nice cover guys :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIDZ Posted October 8, 2006 Author Share Posted October 8, 2006 just fitted.... new post due wid pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig855S Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 dont make a new post, just whack the pics in here.There are far too many posts on these forums. People make 10 different posts about theyre cars. Why not just have ur own thread where all pics of ur car go,dont make new posts every day with "heres my wheels" "heres me spraying my rocker" "heres my rocker fitted" "heres my rocker being re-done a new colour" and Shite like that BT,rocker looks fab. My paint has come off where the throttle cable touches,may cover it in rubber tape after ive had it resprayed a new colour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyper ford Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 i made a chrome bracket to raise the cable which is fixed in place via one of the rocker bolts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIDZ Posted October 8, 2006 Author Share Posted October 8, 2006 gr8 idea, i just use the silicone hoses. was only gonna do new post so as people knew it was updated as i still have'nt got round to payin a fee yet...lolso i can't edit the title..However i see where ur comin from and will make a point of not wasting space on the boards... cheers guys, pics will be up in a couple of hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hezz Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 didz /vicar they look amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIDZ Posted October 8, 2006 Author Share Posted October 8, 2006 right, sorry 4 delay..this is the cover i had beforethis is it after i did the work on it,and this is it fitted this morning, just w8tin for plug cover now.... then it shud look really sweet... just for refference iv'e been driving all day and the engine has got hot enough for the fan to kick in...and there is no sign of it bubbleing or out else... that wudda been a b*stard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave C Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 looks spot on . Good idea with the throttle cable Do the heat shield the same colour, thats what ive done with mine,& its made all the difference under the bonnet..I Also replaced the bolts with allen bolts.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIDZ Posted October 8, 2006 Author Share Posted October 8, 2006 hose wasn't actually my idea tbo, was mentioned above... im due the allen bolts with the plug cover in a couple of days ... and already decided on the heat shield 2...thanx, urs looks really well. All other opinions welcome to,..... what u all think?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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