So after fitting my intake I didn't like how the bay was looking so set about cutting down my engine cover to get it back on.
Seperated and thoroughly degreased
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Then cut it down and put it back together
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Good wipe down with paint prep wipes and 2 coats of plastic primer
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Then painted the cover Reflex Silver and the centre gloss black
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Cover took 3 coats and centre 4. Got the centre snapped back on after drying overnight and chucked it on today
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Cheers for lookin'!