TB removal and then some!!!

[Roadster]

Im sure that would be possible, but need to correct the plenum first...I will try the artist brush next.....

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[Roadster]

You know what they say....if a first you don't succeed!!!!
Had my work cut out for me on the plenum. As others have mentioned that the plenum surface is rough, and it is that....
So I am thinking if I just sand that one part down and re spray trying to blend in the area, it may look smoother than the rest of the plenum. So I decide to sand the whole plenum. Using 400 grit as suggested and mixing in with the 320 grit I had, took me a few hours to get it nice and smooth. Although all of the previous new paint did not get sanded away, as you will see in the pics. I am surmising that the rough area's were the high spots on the plenum or at least most of them. I did get a uniformed smoothness over the entire unit which was very acceptable. I was going to wait until tomorrow to paint, but that did not happen. Went into the open paint booth just awhile ago and ended up shooting about 4 total coats. I stayed with my previous methods and did not do a heavy color coat. I did not get over anxious either between coats, left enough drying time, as I did not want to produce any runs, etc.
I think it came out even better than before and that maybe because of the now smoother finish. I may or may not paint the numbers and the letters as I don't want to mess it up again....lol

sanding in process...

smooth surface as can be...

in the open paint booth...

[Roadster]

first coat...

second, third and fourth coats...


so far the final coat...the finished plenum...I don't think it will need anymore coats of paint...

[gtcollins@maxnet.co.nz]

Originally Posted by Roadster

first coat...

second, third and fourth coats...


so far the final coat...the finished plenum...I don't thing it will need anymore coats of paint...

Hi Tom it's looking good what's sort of paint are you using
Glen

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[Roadster]

Originally Posted by gtcollins@maxnet.co.nz

Hi Tom it's looking good what's sort of paint are you using
Glen

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Thanks Glen, got lucky with the new finish, I am happy with the results...

This is the paint that Cliff has used and recommended....I do like the color...

[Roadster]

Another view in a different room and lighting. There are also shadows to contend with, might not be a 100% perfect, but very acceptable to say the least...

[gtcollins@maxnet.co.nz]

Originally Posted by Roadster

Another view in a different room and lighting. There are also shadows to contend with, might not be a 100% perfect, but very acceptable to say the least...

Tom if you give it some time to dry you could brush the letters in you could use nail polish if I were doing it I would paint a piece of metal the same way you have done the plenum then you can try painting letters I have two engines and when I did my one I practise on the other cam cover also I was using base coat clear coat I don't know if you know about that type of painting system with base coat you have to finish it with clear coat and that seal it the base coat dry very quickly but is not durable so when I tried to paint the letters with a different color it dissolved the original color your paint shouldn't do that once dry I would give it a light sand in the letters
Regards Glen

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