Under Bonnet Bling

DaveyC · 29th August 2013, 19:26

Got royally bored this afternoon and found my spray cans of Trophy Blue paint. Then 2 hours later i ended up with this......

Not everyone's cup of tea but I like it

Mark2000cc · 29th August 2013, 19:34

Great job! I did mine in silver Inc battery cover, fuse box etc... Then went and ruined it by spraying degreaser on it and it ate into the paint and fetched it all off! Just be careful mate.

ricardo65 · 29th August 2013, 19:35

Top job Davey the white writing sets it off a treat

DaveyC · 29th August 2013, 19:36

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Originally Posted by Mark2000cc

Great job! I did mine in silver Inc battery cover, fuse box etc... Then went and ruined it by spraying degreaser on it and it ate into the paint and fetched it all off! Just be careful mate.

I'm familiar with that problem (did it on a mini many years ago)

MangoMan · 29th August 2013, 19:47

The white lettering is a nice touch! - Nice......

suzublu · 29th August 2013, 19:50

I do like a bit of bling,especially personalised stuff like this.

Now,if only you'd painted those 4 bar thingies chrome,that would have been proper "Bling"

DaveyC · 29th August 2013, 19:57

Thanks for all the positive feedback guys. The lettering is silver but I think the camera has struggled with that.

I did consider getting the vinyl wrap on the letters but all that intricate cutting is beyond me

Dave

pab · 29th August 2013, 19:59

A nice way to fill an afternoon, looking forward to the pictures once fitted.

ZedTeeTee · 29th August 2013, 20:11

You seem to have got a really good finish - did the engine cover need much prep? And do you fancy doing a V6 one

DaveyC · 30th August 2013, 07:09

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Originally Posted by Mofo

You seem to have got a really good finish - did the engine cover need much prep? And do you fancy doing a V6 one

Didn't need much prep to be honest, other than a damn good de-grease. After I had done that I used some break cleaner I had in an aerosol from ECP. This is good and you need to be quick with a soft cloth to wipe it over before it evaporates. It seemed to give the base coat a good key.

Give it a go with a spare engine cover, its simples

Dave

29th August 2013, 19:26	#1
DaveyC I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T Diesel Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Costa-Del-Dudley Posts: 2,432 Thanks: 213 Thanked 259 Times in 204 Posts	Under Bonnet Bling Got royally bored this afternoon and found my spray cans of Trophy Blue paint. Then 2 hours later i ended up with this...... Not everyone's cup of tea but I like it __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

29th August 2013, 19:34	#2
Mark2000cc This is my second home MG ZT CDTI Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sutton in ashfield Posts: 6,751 Thanks: 1,017 Thanked 699 Times in 501 Posts	Great job! I did mine in silver Inc battery cover, fuse box etc... Then went and ruined it by spraying degreaser on it and it ate into the paint and fetched it all off! Just be careful mate. __________________ http://i1151.photobucket.com/albums/...b595c11ba6.jpgStill going strong!

29th August 2013, 19:47	#5
MangoMan This is my second home Looking.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: England Posts: 10,911 Thanks: 862 Thanked 1,111 Times in 868 Posts	The white lettering is a nice touch! - Nice...... __________________ *Regards, Bill - (MangoMan).* (Member 00854) http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/...d.jpg~original

29th August 2013, 19:57	#7
DaveyC I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T Diesel Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Costa-Del-Dudley Posts: 2,432 Thanks: 213 Thanked 259 Times in 204 Posts	Thanks for all the positive feedback guys. The lettering is silver but I think the camera has struggled with that. I did consider getting the vinyl wrap on the letters but all that intricate cutting is beyond me Dave __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

29th August 2013, 19:35	#3
ricardo65 This is my second home mgzt cdti 160.mgzt 1.8t mg6 1.8t Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: keyingham East Yorkshire Posts: 3,112 Thanks: 1,151 Thanked 1,652 Times in 969 Posts	Top job Davey the white writing sets it off a treat

29th August 2013, 19:50	#6
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,921 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	I do like a bit of bling,especially personalised stuff like this. Now,if only you'd painted those 4 bar thingies chrome,that would have been proper "Bling"

29th August 2013, 19:59	#8
pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	A nice way to fill an afternoon, looking forward to the pictures once fitted.

29th August 2013, 20:11	#9
ZedTeeTee This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Stanley Posts: 3,334 Thanks: 240 Thanked 303 Times in 172 Posts	You seem to have got a really good finish - did the engine cover need much prep? And do you fancy doing a V6 one