Creaver 55 Report post Posted January 19, 2009 Question about your valve cover painting...i'm in the process of doing mine and am having a bit of trouble removing the paint...i've tried paint thinner, gasket stripper (dont ask), turps and sanding it a bit, all with little success. How did you do yours? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted January 19, 2009 Question about your valve cover painting...i'm in the process of doing mine and am having a bit of trouble removing the paint...i've tried paint thinner, gasket stripper (dont ask), turps and sanding it a bit, all with little success. How did you do yours? You'll need to sand blast, prime well & paint with high temp resistant paint. Can only be done with valve covers removed though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mynbmr 225 Report post Posted January 19, 2009 Question about your valve cover painting...i'm in the process of doing mine and am having a bit of trouble removing the paint...i've tried paint thinner, gasket stripper (dont ask), turps and sanding it a bit, all with little success. How did you do yours? I had the motor out when i did myn, a lot of time and elbow grease i usede a hard sanding disk on the drill, and the vaciumcleaner, just make sure al the holes are taped up Dutchy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creaver 55 Report post Posted January 19, 2009 You'll need to sand blast, prime well & paint with high temp resistant paint. Can only be done with valve covers removed though Car is currently out of action for a month or so while I sort my bushings so figured now would be a good time. They're removed, it's just one hell of a bitch to remove the current paint...i'll try borrow a sandblaster, cheers. I had the motor out when i did myn, a lot of time and elbow grease biggrin.gif i usede a hard sanding disk on the drill, and the vaciumcleaner, happy.gif just make sure al the holes are taped up biggrin.gif Dutchy Will also give this a try, cheers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OLLIE 26 Report post Posted January 19, 2009 can't wait to see what this looks like when finished ... yellow and red ... McDonalds colours Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted January 19, 2009 can't wait to see what this looks like when finished ... yellow and red ... McDonalds colours Yellow, red, black = German flag colours Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted January 19, 2009 Car is currently out of action for a month or so while I sort my bushings so figured now would be a good time. They're removed, it's just one hell of a bitch to remove the current paint...i'll try borrow a sandblaster, cheers. Will also give this a try, cheers. Just dont be too aggressive with the blaster though....you'll damage the cover. And plug up all threaded and unthreaded holes. Best to put bolts in the threaded holes and bolts, nuts with washes on all the unthreaded holes to protect those areas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mynbmr 225 Report post Posted January 20, 2009 Yellow, red, black = German flag colours wash yor mouth out with soap lol waikato colours Dutchy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mynbmr 225 Report post Posted January 20, 2009 Can I be cheeky and ask what you're planning to do with those current wheels once you've put the Enkeis on? sorry getting sold on myn other car Dutchy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted January 20, 2009 wash yor mouth out with soap lol waikato colours Dutchy A dutchman, using German flag colours on his nice BMW project car that supports Waikato ?? What can I say ???............nuffin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mynbmr 225 Report post Posted January 28, 2009 While some of you folks went on a joyful drive on Monday, peerving at all those beautiful, sexy looking gi .... I mean cars, I painted my car. Here are some more pics. Dutchy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg111 13 Report post Posted January 28, 2009 Comming along nicely man, again good colour choice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mynbmr 225 Report post Posted February 13, 2009 We are getting close Dutchy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huff3r 347 Report post Posted February 14, 2009 One word : Awesome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenday-rulz21 4 Report post Posted February 14, 2009 Looking good mate. I'm keen to see what wheels are going on the finished product! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boost Junky 1 Report post Posted February 14, 2009 Whoa theres some hard work going on there mate nice effort! This photo..... http://www.bimmersport.co.nz/forums/index....st&id=15967 Man did it confuse me at first looked like you had a BMW motor with the exhaust comming off on the passangers side Then i figured the image had been inverted or something? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1261 Report post Posted February 14, 2009 (edited) still think it would look better with that red leather interior of mine . good work . Edited February 14, 2009 by Brent HARTGE535i Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mynbmr 225 Report post Posted February 14, 2009 (edited) still think it would look better with that red leather interior of mine . Keep trying Brent lol and i dont think Glenn will approve, to much waikato colours Edited February 14, 2009 by bmrmad Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1261 Report post Posted February 14, 2009 Whoa theres some hard work going on there mate nice effort! This photo..... http://www.bimmersport.co.nz/forums/index....st&id=15967 Man did it confuse me at first looked like you had a BMW motor with the exhaust comming off on the passangers side Then i figured the image had been inverted or something? its a V8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
byza213 1 Report post Posted February 14, 2009 im liking it..unique well done man keep us posted Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boost Junky 1 Report post Posted February 14, 2009 its a V8 Blonde moment i shulda realised that in the picture after that one lol.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cale 36 Report post Posted February 14, 2009 Great work! Credit to you mate! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mynbmr 225 Report post Posted February 15, 2009 Just some more pictures Dutchy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mynbmr 225 Report post Posted March 8, 2009 Finally an update, finished my exhaust and my m3 mirrors, nextt week my wheels and a W.O.F., new rego and it is all done And than il get bored Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 178 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 Wow. Wow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
