DIY Painted my engine cover

[andre12dbsi]

Me too....dirty engine bay. Would like to find some tips and suggestions how to do this properly and easily.
(-----------has never cleaned an engine bay.

I've always used the Simple Green degreaser. They sell it at Cdn Tire. Just spray it in the engine compt and rinse off with a garden hose on a low setting. I try to stay away from anything electrical. You might have to use a rag for the really grimy spots.

I'm sure there are other products but I've always used Simple Green with good results. It won't eat the asphalt on your driveway either.

 

[KennyGS]

I've always used the Simple Green degreaser. They sell it at Cdn Tire. Just spray it in the engine compt and rinse off with a garden hose on a low setting. I try to stay away from anything electrical. You might have to use a rag for the really grimy spots.

I'm sure there are other products but I've always used Simple Green with good results. It won't eat the asphalt on your driveway either.

I bet RaskyR1 can offer some other good tips.

 

[TeeEyeVany]

Can we see what it looks like when u pop the hood??

Here's a quick iPhone pic of mine...engine bay is filthy and needs to be cleaned again but you get the idea!

 

[Monk]

I never used simple green, but have heard it's good......... I use "Bike-Bright" which is made for exposed components ...... low flow rinse ...... then go over it with a leaf blower to dry.........

 

[deveinonmystick]

Here's a quick iPhone pic of mine...engine bay is filthy and needs to be cleaned again but you get the idea!

Looks good

 

[JDMR18A2]

we need someone to do a r18 cover

i have a r18 but i dont know what color i should paint it... any ideas?

 

[12civic5speed]

Blue

 

[Danglyzoidberg]

I picked up a bottle of Auto Glym engine cleaner, and I have to say it does a pretty amazing job. Its a spray on cleaner and very easy to apply and remove. When I am using it I always make sure that my engine and components are cool to the touch, as i do not want to bake on the spray or cause any pitting or other damage to any plastics or components. I make sure to use heavy plastic to cover over my air filter (SRI) and battery terminals as well as my alternator. After spraying it on I let it soak for a few minutes to eat up some of the grime and dirt. For heavily soiled spots i use a soft brush (That I only use for my engine) afterward I simply spray it off and everything seems to come out looking better than the day I picked mine up!

 

[9thgizzyguy]

i was bored last saturday so here's mine

 

[andre12dbsi]

i was bored last saturday so here's mine

Looks good. Mine will be very similar if I ever put it on!

 

[9thgizzyguy]

I used
1 can of white primer
1 can of 500 degree paint
And 1 can of clear coat

I did 6 coats of each .....i wanna make sure it never comes off lol


Thank you btw

 

[andre12dbsi]

I finally cleaned up the engine bay enough to put the painted engine cover on. I still need to keep cleaning, but its a start. The winter sure makes a mess of an engine. I was out in the sun, so the cover looks brighter than it actually is.

 

[Gorrila88_13si]

Great job, looks good i am def going to do that to mine

 

[AlienPrime]

looks sweet!

 

[Monk]

How 'bout who ever paints their valve cover next, get a picture of the underside of the cover and the area that the cover was hiding.
Wondering about the seal.........

 

[sthompson86]

I am going to Plasti-Dip mine red later today/tomorrow.. Not quite sold on doing it with full on spray paint. I feel that it kinda stands out a bit much, but I want to see for myself. Plus I want to give this whole Plasti-Dip craze a look.

 

[andre12dbsi]

I am going to Plasti-Dip mine red later today/tomorrow.. Not quite sold on doing it with full on spray paint. I feel that it kinda stands out a bit much, but I want to see for myself. Plus I want to give this whole Plasti-Dip craze a look.

.....or buy another one and change it when you get bored of it. I think it was right around $20 from the dealer. I ended up buying another one to take off in the winter. It just gets too dirty under there with the salt from the roads.

 

[Pauly99to17]

we need someone to do a r18 cover

Looking at how well this turned out I had the desire to do this, but it passed quickly when I started to think about who would see it. Me, when I check my oil or put washer fluid and mechanics. Not worth the time and energy for me. Maybe if I didn't have kids and had lots of spare time. Don't get me wrong, looks awesome.

 

[sthompson86]

Here is mine. I did Plasti-Dip because I am not sure if I like this idea or not. I also did a masking tape rendition of a Japanese Rising Sun. Painting it all red is just too overpowering to me. I think mine still being mostly black blends well, and the red gives just enough pop to set it off. I may end up just going back to stock.

 

[Dar-Dar]

It looks cool.