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Offline Arnoldc1990

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What have you done to your engine cover?
« on: June 23, 2014, 12:16:41 am »
Hey guys,
Want to spray mine but want to see what some have done for inspiration.
Also how to get the best results when spraying? What processes I need to do etc
Cheers
Look forward to seeing some engine covers  :party:
Chris
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Re: What have you done to your engine cover?
« Reply #1 on: June 23, 2014, 12:18:34 am »
Mine is hung up in my shed  :laugh:
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Re: What have you done to your engine cover?
« Reply #2 on: June 23, 2014, 12:45:16 am »
^^^^  :signLOL:

There are some great modded OEM around.

Plastic primer, then paint, both Matt and Gloss will be fine, I've used both. If you want a super smooth finish then either filler or 3 to 4 layers of primer, lots of sanding and 3 to 4 top coats.

My modified Audi TTS cover....



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Re: What have you done to your engine cover?
« Reply #3 on: June 23, 2014, 12:49:13 am »
Quote from: MC71 on June 23, 2014, 12:45:16 am
^^^^  :signLOL:

There are some great modded OEM around.

Plastic primer, then paint, both Matt and Gloss will be fine, I've used both. If you want a super smooth finish then either filler or 3 to 4 layers of primer, lots of sanding and 3 to 4 top coats.

My modified Audi TTS cover....




Not seen a better one yet since I first saw yours last year on here  :congrats:
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Re: What have you done to your engine cover?
« Reply #4 on: June 23, 2014, 01:02:37 am »
Gotta be an audi tts engine cover for me

Perfect fit and can have some fun personalising them however you like  :happy2:
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Re: What have you done to your engine cover?
« Reply #5 on: June 23, 2014, 12:02:16 pm »
I didn't paint it, it was an eBay find done in a pro body shop I was told and worked out about £70-£80 delivered to me so great price as well




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Re: What have you done to your engine cover?
« Reply #6 on: June 23, 2014, 12:38:59 pm »
That TTS one is mint.
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Re: What have you done to your engine cover?
« Reply #7 on: June 24, 2014, 09:45:17 am »
TTS one looks great. My original cover is collecting dust after purchasing MTC Intake.
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Re: What have you done to your engine cover?
« Reply #8 on: July 07, 2014, 06:21:22 pm »
Probably a silly question... Do the tts covers go straight onto the mk5 gti?
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Re: What have you done to your engine cover?
« Reply #9 on: July 07, 2014, 06:27:20 pm »
^^^^ Yeap, you'll just need a few bolts. For part numbers, check me build thread, page 1 IIRC.  :happy2:
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Re: What have you done to your engine cover?
« Reply #10 on: July 07, 2014, 07:40:44 pm »
Iv gone for the TTS cover too and imho looks great.  Going to keep the main part silver, the insert is still a work in progress but this is what it looks like so far....

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Re: What have you done to your engine cover?
« Reply #11 on: July 07, 2014, 07:46:17 pm »
^^^^ Seen one very similar........



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Re: What have you done to your engine cover?
« Reply #12 on: July 07, 2014, 07:51:11 pm »
Was my inspiration - I'm struggling getting the red lines crisp enough. Done so much block sanding I don't think I have finger prints at the moment!
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Re: What have you done to your engine cover?
« Reply #13 on: July 07, 2014, 09:33:31 pm »
^^^^ Fair plat to you it looks the dingles.

I wouldn't have the skill or patience so it would be off to the bodyshop!  :laugh:
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Re: What have you done to your engine cover?
« Reply #14 on: July 07, 2014, 09:40:47 pm »
I want to get a cover has anyone bought one of these

http://www.ebay.com/itm/301211065211

Some great covers you guys have done

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