Painting the IDI Cover

TC23 · 08-14-2006, 05:41 PM

I wanted to paint the 2.4L twin cam plate becuase its pealing. What grit of sandpaper would I need? Also, I wanted the the lettering and the top of the ridges to not be painted. So would I paint the entire thing then just sand off the paint I dont want or do I have to tape what I dont want painted?

Thanks

Cavalier2000 · 08-15-2006, 09:57 AM

powdercoating would be your best bet, but thats my opinion

my99cavy · 08-15-2006, 10:41 AM

Prep the cover by cleaning it with alcohol, and allow it to dry.
Paint the cover with a colour of your preference using 500 degree paint.
Allow the IDI cover to dry thoroughly before reinstalling or polishing.
To polish the IDI cover:
The IDI cover is cast aluminum, so keep in mind that you will have to do extensive sanding to achieve a smooth finish.
Starting with 70 grit sand paper, sand the raised portions of the IDI cover until you have sanded out all of the pits. This will take about 3 hours of sanding, but it is now set up to be polished.
Next, sand the raised areas with 150, 200, 270, 300, 400, 600, and 1000 grit sand paper. Ensure that the areas are as smooth as possible before moving up to the next grit. This will require about 6 hours of sanding to achieve perfection.
After the part is completely polished, you may notice that some of the paint on the flat spots around the lettering has rubbed off (if you painted the IDI cover first). To remedy this, tape off the lettering with clear contact paper, and cut around the lettering with an exact-o knife. Then apply a fresh coat of paint, allow it to dry fully, and remove the tape
Clean the top off w/ 1000 grit sand paper to remove any remaining imperfections or dirt, and you will have a perfect result.
Whenever it gets dirty, or less shiny, simply polish the IDI cover with 1000 grit sand paper.

MrR0b0t0 · 08-15-2006, 07:03 PM

Mannn ur useful

my99cavy · 08-15-2006, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by MrR0b0t0

Mannn ur useful

why thank you I try to be

Cavalier2000 · 08-16-2006, 12:43 PM

lol man i could go far with that comment

my99cavy · 08-16-2006, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Cavalier2000

lol man i could go far with that comment

is that right???

Cavalier2000 · 08-16-2006, 03:22 PM

get pics after it is done as well. there are too many lazy people (like myself) and do stuff and never take pics, maybe i should get some pics of my wrecked car and messed up interior

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