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Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 12:10 pm
by handsomejackuk
Hi,

Re: painting front of engine

Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 1:07 pm
by phuk72
Prep is the key

take it back as far as you can, then prime, use VHT paint (I used PJ1 IIRC) and then an HT clear coat

I've also used Halfords VH paint which is more silver that the standard but didn't bother me as I was doing the whole lump (also needs a clear coat)

Re: painting front of engine

Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 5:10 pm
by Red Rex
Alun,
For future reference .... "the housing that contains water .... not sure what it's called"
It's called a 'bucket' mate :D

Re: painting front of engine

Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2009 11:15 am
by slow codger
:twisted: Its a radiator! clever little idea, that seems to have caught on since they were premiered on the TRX

Dave E

Re: painting front of engine

Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2009 11:58 am
by idl1975
slow codger wrote::twisted: Its a radiator! clever little idea, that seems to have caught on since they were premiered on the TRX

Dave E
Water pump housing? :D

Re: painting front of engine

Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2009 7:31 pm
by Jak
hmm methinks I spy another candidate for the Blonde Club :twisted: