Just thought I'd share this with you all. I was checking the ht leads and spark plugs and thought I'd paint the top manifold when I had it off. I used an airbrush (first time), connected to my compressor and 2k paint. I had the black from my last car and I got the capsicum red trophy colour.
I degreased and cleaned the mani with coarse wire wool. I hI taped up all the bits I didn't want paint on and then used an etch primer followed by red primer.
I covered the top part (that is painted red) and sprayed the rest black. It got 3 coats and dried overnight. Then I taped the black parts up and painted the top part capsicum red. Again it got 3 coats (the airbrush was perfect for getting between the embossed lettering) and then dried overnight.
Then I used a flat block and some 240 sandpaper to take the paint off the Renault Sport lettering. This was followed by 400 sandpaper and that was it! I didn't use lacquer as the paint was 2k.
The rest of the engine will get the same treatment over the Winter. I just want to drive it now when the weather is good!
I was really impressed with how good the airbrush was to use. It's as quick as a rattle can but gives much better control!
I degreased and cleaned the mani with coarse wire wool. I hI taped up all the bits I didn't want paint on and then used an etch primer followed by red primer.
I covered the top part (that is painted red) and sprayed the rest black. It got 3 coats and dried overnight. Then I taped the black parts up and painted the top part capsicum red. Again it got 3 coats (the airbrush was perfect for getting between the embossed lettering) and then dried overnight.
Then I used a flat block and some 240 sandpaper to take the paint off the Renault Sport lettering. This was followed by 400 sandpaper and that was it! I didn't use lacquer as the paint was 2k.
The rest of the engine will get the same treatment over the Winter. I just want to drive it now when the weather is good!
I was really impressed with how good the airbrush was to use. It's as quick as a rattle can but gives much better control!
nice one
