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JediMindGamez · 11-07-2005, 04:58 PM

k...ummm does tower paint have clear coat in a can for sale? the paint place i went to said that the clear coat requires a catalystic thats extra and has to be added in right before you spray. Will one can cover the engine covers, center console and HVAC? Did you guys use plastic adhension promotor? Did you guys sand inbetween coats? Whats the difference between enamel and lacquer paint?

Genjuro · 11-07-2005, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JediMindGamez

k...ummm does tower paint have clear coat in a can for sale? the paint place i went to said that the clear coat requires a catalystic thats extra and has to be added in right before you spray. Will one can cover the engine covers, center console and HVAC? Did you guys use plastic adhension promotor? Did you guys sand inbetween coats? Whats the difference between enamel and lacquer paint?

I used krylon fusion, which has a built in promoter.

The difference between enamel and lacquer is only that enamel doesn't require a polishing to obtain a shine. The catch is that enamel paint is a lacquer paint. It's a confusing term really.

m3m750 · 11-08-2005, 08:14 AM

Ok, feeling bold last night, I tooks the silver sharpie advice and had a go at mine. Still not sure I'm up to coloring the logo, but I'm happy with the way this turned out.

vidoprof · 11-08-2005, 08:28 AM

Like a SHARPIE SHARPIE? Just a plain permanent marker SHARPIE?? Or is it a PAINT sharpie?

Ryan

m3m750 · 11-08-2005, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by vidoprof

Like a SHARPIE SHARPIE? Just a plain permanent marker SHARPIE?? Or is it a PAINT sharpie?

Ryan

It's the silver paint sharpie. It worked really well and didn't tax my limited abilities. We'll see how it olds up over time.

Genjuro · 11-08-2005, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by m3m750

It's the silver paint sharpie. It worked really well and didn't tax my limited abilities. We'll see how it olds up over time.

Can you get a close up picture of it? I might want to perform some touchup.

m3m750 · 11-08-2005, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Genjuro

Can you get a close up picture of it? I might want to perform some touchup.

pm me your email and I'll send you the full size picture

Surferjer · 11-08-2005, 06:14 PM

You need to touch up the paint pen tracing about once every six months to keep it looking good. No biggie.

darkSol · 12-04-2005, 09:39 PM

I just left the spark plug cover alone... except for the SILVER SHARPIE outline!

I like how this matches the valve cover better. Looks like stock "should have been"

Brake calipers and shift knob next...

perryeyges · 12-05-2005, 08:08 AM

Very cute!!!

Ridgemanron · 12-05-2005, 08:16 AM

Before spraying the covers with the Krylon Fusion spray
paint, is any other prep of the surface required to get
good, clean adhesion of the paint? Also. Do you then
use the pen type applicator (say in silver) directly over
the 'now' black painted lettering and logo?

ivan1 · 12-05-2005, 11:09 AM

I decided to go for it and order some saffron spray paint,clear coat and some Testors green and black for the letters/logo....

Genjuro · 12-05-2005, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Ridgemanron

Before spraying the covers with the Krylon Fusion spray
paint, is any other prep of the surface required to get
good, clean adhesion of the paint? Also. Do you then
use the pen type applicator (say in silver) directly over
the 'now' black painted lettering and logo?

light sanding (just enough to scuff it), wash, dry, paint.

I painted right over the krylon, as that acted as a primer for the lettering and the logo (which I painted recently)... The heat of the engine has pretty much baked the finish in place and it's holding up as if it were day 1.

edaddy · 12-05-2005, 12:05 PM

Hopefully not too off topic... anyone polished the valve cover its self?

smoseley · 12-05-2005, 12:20 PM

My covers came painted, and are starting to bubble up at the edges. How heat-resistant is the Krylon Fusion paint? Do you think the bubbles are a result of poor surface prep or did they use the wrong paint?

Genjuro · 12-05-2005, 12:21 PM

I'm guessing that isn't fusion paint only because mine have been painted since about 500 miles, and 4500 miles later, they are perfect.

Ridgemanron · 12-05-2005, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Genjuro

I'm guessing that isn't fusion paint only because mine have been painted since about 500 miles, and 4500 miles later, they are perfect.

Any particular grade of sandpaper? I ordered Krylon Fusion
(for plastic) Black Gloss Spray Paint for the covers, an
acrylic paint set from 'Oakridge Hobbies' that has the silver
color I'll need for the lettering, as well as the yellow and
green I'll need for the emblem. Then went to Auto Barn for
a spray can of their Dupli Color Auto Spray Clear Coat
which I'll use to cover everything when I'm through.

Genjuro · 12-05-2005, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Ridgemanron

Any particular grade of sandpaper? I ordered Krylon Fusion
(for plastic) Black Gloss Spray Paint for the covers, an
acrylic paint set from 'Oakridge Hobbies' that has the silver
color I'll need for the lettering, as well as the yellow and
green I'll need for the emblem. Then went to Auto Barn for
a spray can of their Dupli Color Auto Spray Clear Coat
which I'll use to cover everything when I'm through.

I used 220 grit garnet, followed up by 300 grit aluminum oxide. honestly, I didn't spend more than 5 min on each piece. Quick wash, paint, and it was all done.

Ridgemanron · 12-05-2005, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Genjuro

I used 220 grit garnet, followed up by 300 grit aluminum oxide. honestly, I didn't spend more than 5 min on each piece. Quick wash, paint, and it was all done.

Thanks for all the info.

Surferjer · 12-06-2005, 02:49 AM

I didn't sand at all on the engine covers, used Crylon Fusion for the logo, but BRP paint in a can for the covers and they look just as good as day one. That was a year ago now.

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JediMindGamez Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Davis, Ca Posts: 1,014	k...ummm does tower paint have clear coat in a can for sale? the paint place i went to said that the clear coat requires a catalystic thats extra and has to be added in right before you spray. Will one can cover the engine covers, center console and HVAC? Did you guys use plastic adhension promotor? Did you guys sand inbetween coats? Whats the difference between enamel and lacquer paint? __________________ You can't rationalize cars like these, they're not something you buy with your head, you buy them with your heart because you love them and who can explain love. All I know is I love my lil elise more then I like any other car...

11-08-2005, 08:14 AM	#23 (permalink)
m3m750 Born to drive Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 937	Ok, feeling bold last night, I tooks the silver sharpie advice and had a go at mine. Still not sure I'm up to coloring the logo, but I'm happy with the way this turned out. __________________ Ways to get to the office: 2005 Elise, AS, Stage II, Fujita intake, better speakers 2005 Acura MDX 2008 MB CLS550 2001 Ducati Monster 750 1986 Porsche 911 Cabriolet

11-08-2005, 06:14 PM	#28 (permalink)
Surferjer No more cone damage! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Phoenixville, PA Posts: 8,827	You need to touch up the paint pen tracing about once every six months to keep it looking good. No biggie. __________________ Jer-2005 Elise (retired from autox) 1993 MR2 autox car 2002 Ford Excursion DIESEL 4 X 4 1993 Miata (future LeMons car) 1987 Toyota Corolla FX16 Lemons car (rolled-being rebuilt-maybe) 1984 Chevy Citation Lemons car (almost ready)

12-04-2005, 09:39 PM	#29 (permalink)
darkSol The Mad Scientist Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Leawood, KS Posts: 2,437	I just left the spark plug cover alone... except for the SILVER SHARPIE outline! I like how this matches the valve cover better. Looks like stock "should have been" Brake calipers and shift knob next... __________________ d.a..v...i....d David Thomas Stewart - davidtstewart@gmail.com TVS Supercharged 2005 Graphite Grey Lotus Elise: 286whp, 1773lbs. Lotus cars aren't made, they're hand built from dreams.

12-05-2005, 12:20 PM	#35 (permalink)
smoseley Bubble Boy Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 12,122 Images: 8	My covers came painted, and are starting to bubble up at the edges. How heat-resistant is the Krylon Fusion paint? Do you think the bubbles are a result of poor surface prep or did they use the wrong paint? __________________ - Steve Transio - Software Development & Web Design, Miami, FL

11-08-2005, 08:28 AM	#24 (permalink)
vidoprof Patiently awaiting my car Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 594	Like a SHARPIE SHARPIE? Just a plain permanent marker SHARPIE?? Or is it a PAINT sharpie? Ryan

12-05-2005, 08:08 AM	#30 (permalink)
perryeyges XPRMTL Join Date: May 2004 Location: Berzerkley Posts: 3,010	Very cute!!!

12-05-2005, 08:16 AM	#31 (permalink)
Ridgemanron Ridge Man Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,268	Before spraying the covers with the Krylon Fusion spray paint, is any other prep of the surface required to get good, clean adhesion of the paint? Also. Do you then use the pen type applicator (say in silver) directly over the 'now' black painted lettering and logo?

12-05-2005, 11:09 AM	#32 (permalink)
ivan1 Land of the Lotus Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bedford, NY Posts: 5,900	I decided to go for it and order some saffron spray paint,clear coat and some Testors green and black for the letters/logo....

12-05-2005, 12:05 PM	#34 (permalink)
edaddy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: SF East Bay Posts: 931 Images: 2	Hopefully not too off topic... anyone polished the valve cover its self?

12-05-2005, 12:21 PM	#36 (permalink)
Genjuro On the other side. Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: limbo Posts: 1,352	I'm guessing that isn't fusion paint only because mine have been painted since about 500 miles, and 4500 miles later, they are perfect. __________________ -- Find me in the fields of Elysium.

12-06-2005, 02:49 AM	#40 (permalink)
Surferjer No more cone damage! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Phoenixville, PA Posts: 8,827	I didn't sand at all on the engine covers, used Crylon Fusion for the logo, but BRP paint in a can for the covers and they look just as good as day one. That was a year ago now. __________________ Jer-2005 Elise (retired from autox) 1993 MR2 autox car 2002 Ford Excursion DIESEL 4 X 4 1993 Miata (future LeMons car) 1987 Toyota Corolla FX16 Lemons car (rolled-being rebuilt-maybe) 1984 Chevy Citation Lemons car (almost ready)

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