Saturday 2 May 2015

4afe tappet/rocker cover respray

This was a simple D.I.Y spray project that didn't really cost much and only really took time and patience.

The end result is quite spectacular, if I do say so myself.

The finished project.

The items used.

Engine Prior to Painting.

Marking the ignition leads, nothing more embarrassing than struggling to figure out which one goes where.


Had to use a bit of prying, used a hammer a shirt and gently pressed on the tappet cover to break the gaskets seal.


Used a trash bag to simply cover the engine, open heart surgery for a car.


Scraping off the gasket maker. The seals and gasket seemed in a good enough condition, decided not to replace. took along time to scrape off the gasket maker.

Sealed off all the orifices with masking tape. used latex gloves and turpentine to prep the surface prior to spraying.

Applying the first layer of white paint.

Ran out of white paint.
Mixed the blue and what was left of the white can for this really cool look.
A milky way like affect. Came out really cool.

This looks really really nice. The dripping look on the side, really sick.


Applying gasket maker.



Finished product almost in place.
Too nice.


After

Before

Cheers,

Sean

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