Rocker cover

[Smokey]

I want to refurb my rocker cover, can you paint it or do you need to powder coat it?

 

[B6lee]

all i did was paint mine an its been fine

 

[youngy_315]

i guess you can just paint it aslong as you use high temp paint. and the usual, sand down, grease remover, mask off parts you dont want sprayed.... you shouldnt need a primer either with high temp paint, but if you do use a primer, make sure that is high temp too!!

im sure someone will be on the confirm this.

 

[Smokey]

all i did was paint mine an its been fine

Did you use normal spray paint or high temp paint cheers

 

[B6lee]

i just used a can of ford diamond white that i had kicking around, coulld have done with laquering though cos its getting grubby now but its on the to sort list

 

[quakes]

i would go for high temp paint if funds are low if not powder coat it, u'll get a smoother finish

 

[Nickygixer-k5]

Ordinary motorpaint in a can will do you butty. No need for vht paint on rocker cover after all they don't airbrush rockercovers in vht paint.

 

[B6lee]

cheers mate

 

[Nickygixer-k5]

:wub:

cheers mate

you already knew that didn't you

 

[Smokey]

Cheers guys, would i need to lacquer after i painted the cover?

 

[B6lee]

Cheers guys, would i need to lacquer after i painted the cover?

yea i would, now ive had my grubby hands on mine a few times it needs a good scrub but if i had laqured it then the dirt would just wipe off

 

[Nickygixer-k5]

As lee says it's easier to clean plus it won't show accidental marks as much and it will give more depth to the finishWhat colour do you intend painting it? if it's mettalic then you have to use laquer otherwise it will be like rubbing your hands across sandpaper

 

[michelle]

ooo gonna do mine green eventually

 

[Nickygixer-k5]

ooo gonna do mine green eventually

Why am I not shocked:razz:

 

[michelle]

well i like to be predictable lol

 

[B6lee]

ooo gonna do mine green eventually

I might do mine orange then

 

[stevolution2010]

never had my rocker cover off but i want to paint it also

what i wana know is are the gaskets rubber or cork as if its cork could break if its rubber ill get it off an paint it

 

[B6lee]

It's a rubber one as is the grommet at the back where the breather goes in but this one can go hard and break when you try get it out so be careful with that one.
Also go careful with the plug leads as normal cos the metal inside can come out

 

[stevolution2010]

It's a rubber one as is the grommet at the back where the breather goes in but this one can go hard and break when you try get it out so be careful with that one.
Also go careful with the plug leads as normal cos the metal inside can come out

ok cheers did u get any issues with oil leaks after is there a torque wrench setting for the bolts

 

[Smokey]

Is there some sort of guide, do you need to rub down prime ect?