deeveus 81 Report post Posted February 1, 2012 (edited) I tried to be hero by painting my engine covers red. I cleaned them up and gave them a 300 light sand and then applied the 500F red engine paint for it to fail hard. WTF has The Diesel Guy done wrong? Some kind of contamination? Please see below pics for failure viewing. Edited February 1, 2012 by The Diesel Guy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antil33t 90 Report post Posted February 1, 2012 *cough etch primer cough* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polley 916 Report post Posted February 1, 2012 oil / grease. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted February 1, 2012 oil / grease. I thoroughly cleaned it with either thinners or turps or what ever it was. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted February 1, 2012 Yep - contamination. You missed the "wipe down with prepsol" step Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allanw 1052 Report post Posted February 1, 2012 Turps not so good. Either thinners, and do it a couple of times with a new cloth each time - or spray it to rinse the oil off. Or buy wax and silicone remover (same as prepsol). Etch primer for alloy isn't a bad idea TBH. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sp8s 1 Report post Posted February 1, 2012 your fault for playing with holdens Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tire 10 Report post Posted February 1, 2012 I think you blew it when you referred to yourself in the 3rd person. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg111 13 Report post Posted February 1, 2012 ^^Haha. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2312 Report post Posted February 1, 2012 Whoops! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted February 1, 2012 I thoroughly cleaned it with either thinners or turps or what ever it was. this might have something to do with it...you dont know what you used? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingkarl 136 Report post Posted February 1, 2012 your fault for playing with holdens I think you blew it when you referred to yourself in the 3rd person. This and this haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huff3r 347 Report post Posted February 1, 2012 this might have something to do with it...you dont know what you used? Perhaps whatever it was has made him rather high, and then forgetful? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted February 1, 2012 I had a similar reaction when I painted my rear subframe. It was from the diesel heater I used to help dry it. I first thought it was silicon tyre dressing we use in the workshop. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted February 1, 2012 (edited) All aside, IMO Ford ownership is a mental health issue, unfortunately the health system is overstretched as it is so they're just left to wonder the streets aimlessly after their cars break down. Edited February 1, 2012 by The Diesel Guy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted February 1, 2012 Good on you for fessing up Clint and showing what a hash you made of it. All I can say is at least you didn't try it on a nice car. Have another crack and post pics Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted February 2, 2012 (edited) Good on you for fessing up Clint and showing what a hash you made of it. All I can say is at least you didn't try it on a nice car. Have another crack and post pics Haha well put. My Holdy is my favorite car! Chipped Stainless extractors Cam Cold air Single track exhaust which sounds better than my old 07 GTS Adjustable suspension Pioneer Bluetooth hands free head unit I had her panel and painted just before Christmas, so now it's one of those cars not worth selling LOL. Edited February 2, 2012 by The Diesel Guy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bellicose 9 Report post Posted February 2, 2012 Good to see another holden owner on here. Send engine covers up mate, i'll sort them for ya. Mine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted February 2, 2012 (edited) Looks good in the green, the HULK. Got it sorted, just had to get some primer that would take the heat. V6 or V8 Bellicose? EDIT: I have the paint, but just remembered you were quite handy with an airbrush? If I sent them up what would you charge to do a mean Holdy design or something on them? Edited February 2, 2012 by The Diesel Guy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1rotty 40 Report post Posted February 2, 2012 Listen to Ashkan-prepsol,prepsol,prepsol. Do not use thinners or turps Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bellicose 9 Report post Posted February 2, 2012 Looks good in the green, the HULK. Got it sorted, just had to get some primer that would take the heat. V6 or V8 Bellicose? EDIT: I have the paint, but just remembered you were quite handy with an airbrush? If I sent them up what would you charge to do a mean Holdy design or something on them? Yeah it's VE Commodore Atomic Mica, but instead of using factory specified grey base colour (the coloured primer) i used a lime green similar to a Kawasaki green, then put Atomic over that, the gold, green & blue pearls really pop now. I don't know mate, i'd say $100, that includes clearing over the top. This is the back view of mine to show what i did with the bumperettes because i HATE the factory ones haha, will be fitting a wagon back bar soon as i want the rear nice and clean. PS: The spraygun on the tailgate is painted on not a sticker. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg111 13 Report post Posted February 3, 2012 You certainly know your painting John, if i need anything done i'll know where to go. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bimmer boy 21 Report post Posted February 4, 2012 I think you blew it when you referred to yourself in the 3rd person. Agreed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted March 14, 2012 A weeeee vid of the Commie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
