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Old 04 December 2012, 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by GAZ2293
That block looks great Ryan
Why do you have the OEM oil pressure sensor on if you plan on running an aftermarket gauge, Its one of the most useless warnings on a scooby IMO, It just tell you when its fooked, lol.

You dont have to use a heat gun, Just make sure its somewhere warm(ish) as it might not turn out right and will take an age to dry if its too cold.
On a classic you need the sensor connected to keep the light off Gaz unlike a newage,I will be using a Toucan which is what the yellow headed sensor is for in the T-block.

Thanks as well mate
Old 04 December 2012, 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by gc8-r
Looks nice... Trying to make a mint unmodified v4 sti..
Looking for bits to make it better and that a nice touch...
Steps please..
And is your block sprayed silver.?? Or just that mint
The block tbf is painted yes but just to freshen it up as only 5K a go I forged the engine and had it sonically cleaned so it is/was very clean indeed

First step for cam covers is to rub them down either with wet and dry 600-800 or red course scotch pad
Next apply some plastic primer which is crucial for adhesion
next apply some 1k/2k primer [grey]
After primer you can rub them down if you wish but seeing as your applying crinkle paint there isn't much point as it's not a smooth finish anyway.

The job is best done in a moderate heat ie normal room temp so around 20'c and make sure if you use a heat gun to heat it evenly else you will get differences in the crinkle effect over the area and it will look sh!te an anything closer than 5 yards
Old 06 December 2012, 06:57 PM
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Now where do you get this crackle finish from....
I work at a car spares and sell vht paint but can't get that flat red one..

Any ideas where I can get it.??
Old 24 December 2012, 09:38 PM
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Am I right in thinking that crinkle red is more orange than the STI inlet manifold red?
Old 24 December 2012, 09:45 PM
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Thats what ive heard , but some use it then dust with the right colour of normal paint.
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Originally Posted by gc8-r
Now where do you get this crackle finish from....
I work at a car spares and sell vht paint but can't get that flat red one..

Any ideas where I can get it.??
www.frost.co.uk wrinkle finish paint
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