paint engine cover?

iAerodynamic · 05-26-2009, 02:10 AM

hey guys i have a 06 and my engine cover is gray instead of black like the 07's and 08s.. i was just wondering if anyone has every try painting it black?

i have a bottle of black paint and would like to try it since it's pretty much free and easy and kill some time.

will the heat from the temperature mess up the paint in the long run? thanks!

MCMLXXXIX · 05-26-2009, 03:19 AM

i dont think it should be a problem. my guess is better to have a heat resistant paint

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=262265

VTECaddict · 05-26-2009, 04:00 AM

use high temp paint.

maybe post it in the marketplace and see if anyone with an 07+ wants to trade (assuming it fits on 328/335)? IMO the silver cover looks better. makes the engine stand out instead of just blackness under the hood, but to each his own.

Craig@SupremePower · 05-26-2009, 10:19 AM

should work fine...

05-26-2009, 12:59 PM

Why I think the silver looks sharper, better contrast with the rest of the engine bay.

SteveMondragon · 05-26-2009, 04:18 PM

Use flat or matte black, maybe semi-gloss. Don't go glossy.

Any other color than dark grey (gunmetal) or black will look cheesy & gaudy. IMO, the white cover in the other thread is so 'ricer' looking, almost a bit embarassing.

SV Concepts II · 05-26-2009, 07:35 PM

Should be okay as long as you use high temp enamel. I used the VHT high temp engine paint to spray my magnesium valve cover. Came out okay and has held up to some serious heat.

E92-Lighting · 05-27-2009, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e90David

i thought only the 335i's had the black covers?

anyway here is a pic of my cover... painted it over a year ago (pic was taken about 1 month ago)

i used 50% gloss black engine enamel (high temp) paint from autozone

great shots, how long did it take?

Yoshii · 05-27-2009, 02:31 PM

gl with that..post pics when you are done

Kriston · 05-27-2009, 07:09 PM

I actually like the grey covers.... I say leave it.

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MCMLXXXIX wat 240 Rep 3,406 Posts Drives: a gr3at whit3 5hark Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oct 2008 iTrader: (0)	i dont think it should be a problem. my guess is better to have a heat resistant paint http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=262265 __________________ 2012 Toyota Highlander SE - PAST - 2008 e92 335i, 2006 e90 325i
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VTECaddict Where'd my VTEC go? 487 Rep 6,066 Posts Drives: 06 330i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (4)	use high temp paint. maybe post it in the marketplace and see if anyone with an 07+ wants to trade (assuming it fits on 328/335)? IMO the silver cover looks better. makes the engine stand out instead of just blackness under the hood, but to each his own. __________________ AW/Terra \| ZSP \| ZPP \| ZCW \| iDrive \| CA Mods: BC BR coilovers \| Blacklines \| M-tech rear \| dual exhaust \| M3 steering wheel \| BMW SSK \| ZHP shift knob \| High-kick CF spoiler \| NBT Retrofit M3 front control arms \| M3 rear guide rods \| Manzo rear toe and camber links \| Monroe rear shock mounts \| Varrstoen ES1 19x9.5+20 Front, 19x11+25 rear
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SteveMondragon Seaman 69 Rep 518 Posts Drives: E92 \| I01 \| G30 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: LA iTrader: (4)	Use flat or matte black, maybe semi-gloss. Don't go glossy. Any other color than dark grey (gunmetal) or black will look cheesy & gaudy. IMO, the white cover in the other thread is so 'ricer' looking, almost a bit embarassing.
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SV Concepts II 273 Rep 6,093 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: 1460 White Oaks Rd. Suite F Campbell, CA 95008 iTrader: (7)	Should be okay as long as you use high temp enamel. I used the VHT high temp engine paint to spray my magnesium valve cover. Came out okay and has held up to some serious heat.
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Yoshii Major General 140 Rep 8,649 Posts Drives: 2008 Titanium Silver 335i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Corona, Ca iTrader: (2)	gl with that..post pics when you are done __________________ SOLD-2008 E90 TiAg 335i SOLD-2011 Mitsubishi Evo X 2013 F10 535i Msport, KW V3's with more Mods to come!!!
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Kriston The Ultimate Driving Machine 152 Rep 2,324 Posts Drives: Like Donkey Kong on Roids Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (4)	I actually like the grey covers.... I say leave it. __________________ CHUCK NORRIS ON WHEELS
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