Engine Bay Painting - Best Method?

[cliocollins]

Hi

I'm in the process of refurbing the inlets, fuel guard, cam cover etc. Basically anything that's silver from factory. (see image)

I've heard Vapour Blasting is a good way to good, anyone have experience of this?

My question is, if I want to achieve a factory finish. Which method is best?

- Vapour Blasting.
- Powder coating.
- DIY Spray Painting.

Please advise if you have a company in mind from a good experience too.

Thanks,

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[Daniel]

Vapor Blasting imo.

There is a guy on here that does to an extremely good standard.

 

[Louis]

You can do a good job spraying them too but if you want oem may aswell vapour blast.

 

[cliocollins]

Vapor Blasting imo.

There is a guy on here that does to an extremely good standard.

My thoughts exactly. Just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing a trick, oh really? Keen to know more..

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[Daniel]

My thoughts exactly. Just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing a trick, oh really? Keen to know more..

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See by here but;

https://cliosport.net/threads/172-182-vapour-blasted-upper-lower-intake-manifolds-fuel-rail-cover-better-than-brand-new.828115/

 

[YorkshireKyle]

Painted mine with rattle cans

 

[cliocollins]

Painted mine with rattle cans

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Looks great mate. What did you use? Halfords Rattle can or something more specific.

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[YorkshireKyle]

Looks great mate. What did you use? Halfords Rattle can or something more specific.

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Aye Halfords Daewoo stone silver

Bought 10 cans for a fiver from a local ballbag that probably chored them

 

[MarcB]

Vapour blasting 100%

Dont do anything else unless you want colour and in that case its powder coating.

 

[cliocollins]

Aye Halfords Daewoo stone silver

Bought 10 cans for a fiver from a local ballbag that probably chored them[emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

[emoji23] Firstly Daewoo Stone Silver. What a name for a colour.

10 cans stolen from a local 'hero' good deal if you ask me mate..



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[YorkshireKyle]

[emoji23] Firstly Daewoo Stone Silver. What a name for a colour.

10 cans stolen from a local 'hero' good deal if you ask me mate..



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I've still got a few cans I think

 

[DomP182]

I used hammerite smoothrite rattle cans, 1 year on and alls good

 

[Coops Mk1]

Vapour blasting gives the best OEM finish imo. Paint looks good at a distance but still looks like paint up close which isn't ideal imo if wanting standard silver look

This is vapour

 

[Coops Mk1]

See by here but;

https://cliosport.net/threads/172-182-vapour-blasted-upper-lower-intake-manifolds-fuel-rail-cover-better-than-brand-new.828115/

Stretts mate has packed up shop already unfortunately as he did mine and wanted more done. The currently on look out for someone else to do some for me

 

[Louis]

I painted mine, scrubbed them in the bath with lots of degreaser and they came out well. Just need to sort the rest of the bay!

 

[Cub.]

Another vote for vapour blasting. I painted mine and it was an absolute ball ache. Yeah, you can get it to look good, but for the hassle and effort, vapour blast by someone looks very good value for money to me. Here was mine pre and charger. My second piece of advice, don’t paint anything white;

 

[obcuz]

Vapour blasting gives a real nice finish and fetches off all the staining without removing much metal, close up below. (not clio parts though)

As a comparison, in the second pic shows the difference between Soda and Vapour, the TB was soda blasted, soda does not leave any sort of abrasive residue so is more suited to delicate parts (didn't destroy the plastics) - it gets rid of all dirt but may leave faint staining.

I'd like to get my inlet done - has anyone had their 'RenaultSport' emblem polished, I think it is difficult to polish cast alum.

 

[cat171]

They look great all shiny / vapour blasted. Standard they look naff.

 

[JamesBryan]

If you don't want to pay for vapour blasting, Eastwood Aluma Blast is also very good.

Gives a nice oem finish.

 

[Darren61]

Blasted back and painted with VHT paint.. has held up well nearly 3 years later

 

[neil a]

Vapour blasting would be the best route if you want them factory fresh.

The ones on my trophy wern't too bad so i just cleaned them up and sprayed with alumablast which give a factory look.

 

[James]

Anyone know anywhere in the Midlands, preferably in Stoke, that does vapour blasting? Does it cost much?

 

[James]

Answered my own question. Well, Google did. Just down the road aswell

 

[CliosandCoffeeCal]

Aye Halfords Daewoo stone silver

Bought 10 cans for a fiver from a local ballbag that probably chored them

He got anymore?

 

[YorkshireKyle]

He got anymore?

Probs not unless you ask him to go and get some for you

 

[DaveL485]

Vapour blast, then give it a good coat of WD40, leave it for a couple of days then wipe dry. The WD will help prevent it going yuk again.