Refurbing your rocker cover

Bodgeroo · November 3, 2018, 09:31

Saw this online and really appreciate the effort this guy has gone to.

I would have probably used a parts washer and a media blaster but inspired to do this on my 2zz build. Or I may just drop it into the powder coaters

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=05MaCj7B_64

Call the midlife! · November 3, 2018, 10:37

Good to watch, 100 percent I would scratch it first time letting the screwdriver slip refitting the cable guides!

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shnazzle · November 3, 2018, 13:47

Oddly enjoyed watching that.

Bodgeroo · November 3, 2018, 18:21

Quote from: shnazzle on November 3, 2018, 13:47
Oddly enjoyed watching that.

Lol I did too! Mrs B said I was nuts watching it.

StuC · November 3, 2018, 21:47

Quote from: shnazzle on November 3, 2018, 13:47
Oddly enjoyed watching that.

Well done for overcoming your prejudice against that which can't be mentioned! >>:|

shnazzle · November 4, 2018, 07:04

Quote from: StuC on November 3, 2018, 21:47
Quote from: shnazzle on November 3, 2018, 13:47
Oddly enjoyed watching that.

Well done for overcoming your prejudice against that which can't be mentioned! >>:|

Can't really knock an engine that is so similar to ours

Joesson · November 4, 2018, 22:35

An engine is not unlike a house in respect of what makes a house more desirable-
Location, location, location.

StuC · November 4, 2018, 22:40

Quote from: Joesson on November 4, 2018, 22:35
An engine is not unlike a house in respect of what makes a house more desirable-
Location, location, location.

:notworthy: :notworthy:

@shnazzle, it least @Joesson gets it!!

krazysteve · November 5, 2018, 16:28

Not gassing out makes me wonder how long it will last?
Had mine powder coated, but may try ceramic coating on next one as temps up 1200 degrees.
Seen an engine ceramic coated looked cool.

krazysteve · November 5, 2018, 16:31

Ceramic coating

Bodgeroo · November 5, 2018, 19:00

Love the carbon effect? How was that done? Is that real carbon fibre over the plastic cover?

krazysteve · November 5, 2018, 22:58

Quote from: Bodgeroo on November 5, 2018, 19:00
Love the carbon effect? How was that done? Is that real carbon fibre over the plastic cover?

Hydro dipping, Carl at Raven.

Call the midlife! · November 6, 2018, 16:39

Quote from: krazysteve on November 5, 2018, 22:58
Quote from: Bodgeroo on November 5, 2018, 19:00
Love the carbon effect? How was that done? Is that real carbon fibre over the plastic cover?
Hydro dipping, Carl at Raven.

Bodgeroo if you're looking for Ravenblast they've just changed their name to Insight Coatings.

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krazysteve · November 6, 2018, 18:57

Yeah raven blasting does not really cover or explain what Car and his dad can do, tig, mig alloy steel stainless alloy wheel repairs, ceramic coating , hydro dipping, powder coating etc.
My favorite is shot blasting, odd time i go in the booth, in my shorts, love the violence and dust, just another colour to me, coal dust.

michaelb · November 11, 2018, 13:22

What's the best paint to use? I have a lotus cover and would like to paint the lettering and logo white

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krazysteve · November 11, 2018, 17:07

Quote from: michaelb on November 11, 2018, 13:22
What's the best paint to use? I have a lotus cover and would like to paint the lettering and logo white

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2K paint but wear a decent mask with a carbon filter.
not nice stuff and will mess your lungs up.

michaelb · November 11, 2018, 17:10

Could car touch up paint work?

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twiglett · November 11, 2018, 22:52

I've refurbed a few rocker covers in my time.
I have three spare 2zz covers that I could refurb and sell on an exchange basis if anyone is interested.