MR Midship Runabout Valve cover garnish Done !

rtbiscuit · April 15, 2007, 15:32

hopefully have my custm TRD cover complete by next wednesday, ready to go on the car. s:D

s:D

Anonymous · April 15, 2007, 15:43

Kool! dont forget pictures!

Ive just been thinking the covers would look nice if they had the actual valve cover underneath powder coated like what Gregg offers over on SC!
Im thinking when i get the internals done on my engine, i will get this done aswell, just for vanitys sake! s:)

s:)

rtbiscuit · April 15, 2007, 16:11

vanity! s:D

s:D

i wouldn't be putting in all this arse ache if it wasn't for vanity. i had apinted it once alreay and have changed my mind on what i was doing because it didn't fit with my long term vision for the car.

so stripped it all back,removed all the letterig, and started again.

this is the last time i do it. and will b chuffed that i have something that no one else will have.

rtbiscuit · April 22, 2007, 20:28

ok dev your going to laugh, i got bored so i decided to take what you had done and change it.

here is my second entry for the valve cover painting compertition,

i hope you don't mind dev, but i have somewhat butchered your original creation, what do you think.

Dev · April 23, 2007, 03:02

I dont mind at all. Actually the engine covers make a great platform for any modification since its made of fiberglass.

I think it looks great. s:D

s:D

Anonymous · April 26, 2007, 18:06

Anyone recommend best paints to use? Is it best to lacquer as well? Thanks.

rtbiscuit · April 26, 2007, 20:41

my first one was car paints and laquer,

my second is plasticote gloss. don't know if you can laquer over it i haven't

MR-S · April 26, 2007, 23:05

Damn RT !
Is that all paint?? or is the lettering stickers??
If it's all paint you've got a talent bro! You should put it to good use.

rtbiscuit · April 26, 2007, 23:11

wish i could say it was all paint but i know my limitations, the red and white back ground is all paint.

the TRD stuff are a decals the scroll lettering is vinyl, and the large TRD is a car decal.

saying that i think i can recreate any of the vinyl stuff as we have a vinyl cutter at work, just not used it yet. (advantages of being a Tech teacher)