My under hood detail project.

Old May 18, 2012 | 04:03 PM
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My under hood detail project.

Here are some before during and after shots of my engine compartment detail project. I'ts on to the rear end next, then bodywork/paint and finally interior.Hope you guys dig it. Let me know what you think.
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Old May 18, 2012 | 04:10 PM
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Looks 200% better. The only thing I would have done different was to go back to body color in the engine compartment.
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Old May 18, 2012 | 06:16 PM
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Thanks Eric, The only thing is i'm still not 100% sure on the body color yet; but i had to do something about that hideous engine compartment.
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Old May 18, 2012 | 06:17 PM
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Mr B, -

OK, that looks great, and I really like the valve covers

Might consider sanding the paint off the top of the fins and lettering



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Old May 18, 2012 | 07:55 PM
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Thanks Archer. I originally planed to do just that, but I bought my valve covers used and they had a few nicks in the fins on one side. So, I did'nt think they would turn out right if i sanded the fins too.
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Old May 19, 2012 | 06:10 AM
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Mr B -

If you try it, a long sanding block would be best so you don't round the edges. Other option would be a shop that does milling. They can take the top down enough to remove the paint and leave a great finish - and it has to be dead flat.

Again, great looking engine bay!

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Old May 19, 2012 | 11:55 AM
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Very nice job 150% improvement, but i too would go for body color engine compartment [jmo]. That was a lot of work but well worth the effort.
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Old May 19, 2012 | 05:23 PM
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Quite a difference! The hard work paid off!
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Old May 22, 2012 | 09:07 PM
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Thanks for all your positive comments guys.Much appreciation.
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Old May 23, 2012 | 05:31 AM
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Looks great, I never thought of dropping my coil down in the valley, gives room for the air cleaner, very cool
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