My Custom Hood Insert Coating...

[SilverBullet75]

That's pretty wild! I have thought about doing something similar but wonder about the paint's ability to withstand UV rays. Are you thinking about doing all the cladding that way?

Not just yet... I have... plaaaaannnnsss....
hehehe.

To be continued...

[ZEUS]

Hmmm.... intriguing...
Have fun!

[Anita]

Great work Jim!!.... as always.

[tom4bren]

I like how it came out. Good work.

I did mine in LineX. It looks to be very similar to yours in 'roughness' but mine looks more shiney.

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/sh...63/ppuser/2699

[ZEUS]

I like yours too Tom! Did you add a UV stabilizer to the Line-X? It will gray out if not...

[lasturbo]

Nice work. Does the intakes go to anything (airbox etc.) or general engine cooling??

[SilverBullet75]

I like how it came out. Good work.

I did mine in LineX. It looks to be very similar to yours in 'roughness' but mine looks more shiney.

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/sh...63/ppuser/2699

I like the brightness of yours Tom... I'm considering a couple more coats of gloss for mine.

LASTURBO,
No, not yet... I will eventually tie them into a cold air box, when I get some more funds/time.
Also considering adding a horizontal vent from the engine bay across the rear of the hood insert. But not sure yet. Right now it's just for looks and whatever cooling it does on its own.

[tom4bren]

"Did you add a UV stabilizer to the Line-X? It will gray out if not..."

No I didn't. I'll have to stop by the shop & ask about it. Thanks for the warning.

[SilverBullet75]

I just found the pics I took during the process...
Sorry, kinda wierd showing the final product first, then the process...

Here's why I started this re-coating project in the first place. The paint "shattered" in the heat!


Here's the insert sanded down... (anti-climactic)


And here's the Duplicolor Truck Bed Coating, rolled on with a fine sponge roller... It dries too fast to distribute evenly.

You can see why I couldn't leave it as is...
Wait... I need to repost the final pic to bring back the happiness. Ahhh.. that's better.