Vht Wrinkle Paint Rocker Cover. info required

Dino · Post by **Dino** » Mon Sep 23, 2013 6:12 pm

Shiny by name, shiny by nature.

The "S" express · Post by **honda-hardy** » Mon Sep 23, 2013 6:40 pm

Just be very careful if fitting the cover to the engine to cure. I found the paint very soft even after allowing the paint to dry for 3 days. Also take special care when refitting the alternator harness as the gap is narrower because of the new paint.

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Mon Sep 23, 2013 6:54 pm

Anyone tried baking in the oven before re-fitting?

Post by **Merlin** » Mon Sep 23, 2013 7:28 pm

Shiny wrote:Personally I wouldn't bother with vaseline on the letters, it is messy.

I wouldnt describe it as messy but there is room for error due to the soft paint on the side of the letters being pulled instead of sliced. I fear scuffing up the paint while sanding afterwards.

JDM-BB4 · Post by **JDM-BB4** » Mon Sep 23, 2013 8:32 pm

Having painted more than a few of these, Shiney is pretty much spot on.
A Stanley blade and a bit more sanding again after the paint has dried will get the letters tidied up nicely again.
Masking the fully dried paint around the letters will save you catching your fresh paint.

Post by **SPYDOR** » Mon Sep 23, 2013 9:19 pm

Good timing, I'm hoping to do mine at the same time as the valve clearance checks in the next few weeks. I had been looking at this guide in the how to section: Refurbish a rocker cover

Thanks for the extra info as well Merlin and Shiny, hopefully I won't make a pig's ear of it when I get around to doing mine! Make sure you post pics of yours Dino, be good to know how you get on!

Shiny · Post by **Shiny** » Mon Sep 23, 2013 9:56 pm

This was what I posted when I did mine, it may or may not help.... http://www.ludegeneration.co.uk/body-wo ... t3256.html

Post by **SPYDOR** » Mon Sep 23, 2013 10:17 pm

Another excellent guide, a very impressive paintjob there. I like the idea of getting a cheap rocker cover off eBay to practice on as well. Stops the car being out of action anyway.

Post by **RattyMcClelland** » Mon Sep 23, 2013 10:36 pm

AND ANOTHER GUIDE

Post by **SPYDOR** » Mon Sep 23, 2013 10:47 pm

Another great one. Its almost like you guys are rep-farming...

I'd be tempted to ask you to paint my cover but I'm sure I might actually learn something if I try it myself. Even if I am learning the true meaning of 'failure'