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Valenz · 10-08-2008, 07:24 AM

I finished my engine covers yesterday. It took me some time to find a yellow that would closely match the Saffron Yellow exterior. Valspar "Odds 'N' Ends" 107S Sunshine Yellow was perfect. The yellow color is identical the Lotus Saffron Yellow in normal sunlight, incandescent lights, and warm white fluorescent, but very slightly different under cool white fluorescent. The silver lettering is from Testors Aluminum 1181 and the black primer was Krylon Fusion for Plastic. It was all top coated with Krylon UV-resistant Clear. After each coat air-dried for 24 hrs the pieces were backed in a 150 ^oF oven for 4 hrs.

Thanks for the inspiration from LT contributors!!!!

P.S. don't try this in California. Some of the paints contain components that are known to cause cancer in California (according to the labels). Sounds like a dangerous place - glad I don't live there!

10-08-2008, 07:24 AM	#76 (permalink)
Valenz Next Exit 200 Lightyears Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: West Central Alabama Posts: 155 Images: 5	Painted Engine Covers I finished my engine covers yesterday. It took me some time to find a yellow that would closely match the Saffron Yellow exterior. Valspar "Odds 'N' Ends" 107S Sunshine Yellow was perfect. The yellow color is identical the Lotus Saffron Yellow in normal sunlight, incandescent lights, and warm white fluorescent, but very slightly different under cool white fluorescent. The silver lettering is from Testors Aluminum 1181 and the black primer was Krylon Fusion for Plastic. It was all top coated with Krylon UV-resistant Clear. After each coat air-dried for 24 hrs the pieces were backed in a 150 ^oF oven for 4 hrs. Thanks for the inspiration from LT contributors!!!! P.S. don't try this in California. Some of the paints contain components that are known to cause cancer in California (according to the labels). Sounds like a dangerous place - glad I don't live there! Attached Images