Custom painted engine cover

'10Anamoly · 09-18-2011, 02:25 PM

So, finally decided not to spend big money for a Nismo engine cover. Instead, had mine painted to match with high temp paint and I did a little work on the VVEL area, sanded down the silver and filled the letters with high temp red to match the exterior rim.

Note that although the VVEL letters look like they arent filled in, its just the light reflecting on the shiny red paint in the letter recessions.

christian370z · 09-18-2011, 02:41 PM

I really like the red lettering for the VVEL! The cover looks great, you should post some pictures of it on the car.

Waiz · 09-18-2011, 02:42 PM

Nice job!

da mayor · 09-18-2011, 02:46 PM

looks great

'10Anamoly · 09-18-2011, 02:51 PM

Thanks to all! I am going to remount it soon, but I want to make sure the paint is fully dried before it goes in that heat sink of an engine bay.

Wiggins3377 · 09-18-2011, 05:06 PM

Did you get that done professonally? How much if you don't mind saying.

ScGRaceR · 09-18-2011, 05:19 PM

lookin good dude!

Red__Zed · 09-18-2011, 05:27 PM

nice!

gurneyeagle · 09-18-2011, 06:24 PM

Looks sweet. Great job!

We need some pics when you get it installed.

dennis26 · 09-18-2011, 06:36 PM

nice job

Carbon Fiber Element · 09-18-2011, 07:25 PM

Looks good

SPOHN · 09-18-2011, 09:36 PM

I like. Guess I'll see it at Z Nats.

'10Anamoly · 09-18-2011, 10:08 PM

Thanks for the comments and I will def be at Z Nats! Did it myself, cost me $35 in materials (sandpaper, paint, brushes, etc)

'10Anamoly · 09-19-2011, 10:10 AM

New pics are up of the cover installed.

m4a1mustang · 09-19-2011, 10:11 AM

Looks good! I did the same thing on mine. $5 for a can of high temp paint and it looks just as good as the $200 OEM Nismo cover!

09-18-2011, 02:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	I really like the red lettering for the VVEL! The cover looks great, you should post some pictures of it on the car. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

09-18-2011, 02:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
da mayor Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 313 Drives: #TheGoldenZ Rep Power: 16	looks great __________________ #TheGoldenZ [GTSPEC][RAVSPEC][AutoVisionNY][631Coatings vinylwrapped][Evo-R][SoFreshLifestyle][Intrack Tires][Project Mu][MXP][HempsteadAutoCollision][SNTRL]

09-18-2011, 02:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
'10Anamoly Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: GA Posts: 882 Drives: 2010 370Z BS M6 Rep Power: 16	Thanks to all! I am going to remount it soon, but I want to make sure the paint is fully dried before it goes in that heat sink of an engine bay. __________________ 2013 Ford Mustang GT 374rwhp, 360rwtq SAE / GT500 Axle-Backs / Brembo Pack / Track Pack / Recaros / 6spd

09-18-2011, 05:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
ScGRaceR Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: 33908 Posts: 382 Drives: 2010 Nismo,2008 R32 Rep Power: 15	lookin good dude! __________________ 2010 PW Nismo: GT-R Start / Stop \| Kenwood Navi / DVD \| Escort X50 \| F.I 18' CF \| F.I Resonated Test Pipes \| PasswordJDM \| Post MAF Tubes \| K&N Drop In's 297 RWHP 9/25/11 WTB SPARE RIM TIRE. PM ME

09-18-2011, 06:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
gurneyeagle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Houston/Saint Augustine Posts: 2,681 Drives: '18 Audi TT RS Rep Power: 20215	Looks sweet. Great job! We need some pics when you get it installed. __________________ Waiting on the Z35! SOLD - 2011 Gun Metallic Touring 7AT w Sports Pkg & Nav, Nismo Bumper and Rims, RC Grille, RC Brake Ducts, H&R Spacers, Painted Door Hdls, GTR Start Button, Nav By-Pass, EVO R Fog Light, CF Ducktail, CF Interior Trim

09-18-2011, 02:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	Nice job!

09-18-2011, 05:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
Wiggins3377 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 3,236 Drives: 40th 370 Rep Power: 77	Did you get that done professonally? How much if you don't mind saying.

09-18-2011, 05:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	nice!

09-18-2011, 06:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
dennis26 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Alabama Posts: 314 Drives: 10 370z roadster Rep Power: 14	nice job

09-18-2011, 07:25 PM	#11 (permalink)
Carbon Fiber Element Track Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: nj Posts: 937 Drives: 04 nissan 350z db m6 Rep Power: 199	Looks good __________________ http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l...2623_HDR-1.jpg Text or call 732.754.0423 LIKE US ON FACEBOOK Follow us on Instagram @Carbonfiberelement

09-18-2011, 09:36 PM	#12 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	I like. Guess I'll see it at Z Nats. __________________

09-18-2011, 10:08 PM	#13 (permalink)
'10Anamoly Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: GA Posts: 882 Drives: 2010 370Z BS M6 Rep Power: 16	Thanks for the comments and I will def be at Z Nats! Did it myself, cost me $35 in materials (sandpaper, paint, brushes, etc) __________________ 2013 Ford Mustang GT 374rwhp, 360rwtq SAE / GT500 Axle-Backs / Brembo Pack / Track Pack / Recaros / 6spd

09-19-2011, 10:10 AM	#14 (permalink)
'10Anamoly Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: GA Posts: 882 Drives: 2010 370Z BS M6 Rep Power: 16	New pics are up of the cover installed. __________________ 2013 Ford Mustang GT 374rwhp, 360rwtq SAE / GT500 Axle-Backs / Brembo Pack / Track Pack / Recaros / 6spd

09-19-2011, 10:11 AM	#15 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Looks good! I did the same thing on mine. $5 for a can of high temp paint and it looks just as good as the $200 OEM Nismo cover! __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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