Anybody try painting the plastic induction peice at the back of the hood?

MikeJones · July 10th, 2010, 05:37 PM

At the back of the hood where the window is?
Mine is really faded and such and thought i'd try to use some leftover caliper paint and clear to try and paint it?

koessl · July 10th, 2010, 05:38 PM

scuff it up, use adhesion promoter, then use black trim paint.

Wataru · July 10th, 2010, 05:42 PM

It's been done. Its not easy because over time the cowl vent gets brittle and cracks.

You have to sand it to an even surface, tack cloth, prime (2 coats), paint (2-3 coats), and IMO clear coat it. matte finish or gloss (I prefer the latter).

...or just buy a new one for $220 off LMR.

roast&toastEM · July 10th, 2010, 07:11 PM

just sand it, and maybe prime it if needed, then trim black.

WabashaCobra99 · July 11th, 2010, 12:20 AM

I just keep mine coated at all times with F21 tire protectant and it stays looking like new. I have no idea what it actually looks like unprotected.

Wataru · July 11th, 2010, 08:03 AM

Originally Posted by WabashaCobra99

I just keep mine coated at all times with F21 tire protectant and it stays looking like new. I have no idea what it actually looks like unprotected.

F21 is impossible to find in my area. I worked 7 years in a hardware store and we stocked it, now no one has it. Ive gone to used Turtle Wax ICE products everywhere but the rims.

MikeJones · July 11th, 2010, 10:49 PM

alright thanks boys. Any pictures with it glossy?

mcqueen · July 12th, 2010, 12:24 AM

I think Zatrekaz has his painted gloss black. Just look him up and check his garage.

Zatrekaz · July 12th, 2010, 07:05 AM

Yep, I will get some pics when I get back from my trip.

MikeJones · July 13th, 2010, 03:23 AM

Great sounds good

July 10th, 2010, 05:37 PM	#1
MikeJones Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.7@103 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Stoon, Saskatchewan Posts: 2,914 iTrader: 0 reviews	Anybody try painting the plastic induction peice at the back of the hood? At the back of the hood where the window is? Mine is really faded and such and thought i'd try to use some leftover caliper paint and clear to try and paint it? __________________ Mod6 Bigbore Kooks (parting out 2v motor) N/A 5.3 4v Build http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ing-build.html

July 10th, 2010, 05:38 PM	#2
koessl Hardcore Enthusiast 1998 GT suckaaa 4 tickets @ 1 stop Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,385 iTrader: 0 reviews	scuff it up, use adhesion promoter, then use black trim paint. __________________ Military Crew Completely stock... I promise.

July 10th, 2010, 05:42 PM	#3
Wataru Enthusiast 2000 Mustang V6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Casselberry, FL Posts: 560 iTrader: 0 reviews	It's been done. Its not easy because over time the cowl vent gets brittle and cracks. You have to sand it to an even surface, tack cloth, prime (2 coats), paint (2-3 coats), and IMO clear coat it. matte finish or gloss (I prefer the latter). ...or just buy a new one for $220 off LMR. __________________ Spectre CAI - Bullit 17x9s - Flowmaster divorced duals - VAP Intake Spacer Soon: ASP, Tokico Shocks/Struts, SCT X3 Tuner

July 10th, 2010, 07:11 PM	#4
roast&toastEM Regular 1994 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lincoln, Ne Posts: 288 iTrader: 2 reviews	just sand it, and maybe prime it if needed, then trim black. __________________ 1994 Mustang 5.0

July 11th, 2010, 12:20 AM	#5
WabashaCobra99 Who needs titles... 1999 Mustang Cobra Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Plainview, MN Posts: 1,117 iTrader: 0 reviews	I just keep mine coated at all times with F21 tire protectant and it stays looking like new. I have no idea what it actually looks like unprotected. __________________ MM Cobra Club Member #97 Just call me Jon Minnesota! Jon's Sig Collection

July 11th, 2010, 10:49 PM	#7
MikeJones Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.7@103 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Stoon, Saskatchewan Posts: 2,914 iTrader: 0 reviews	alright thanks boys. Any pictures with it glossy? __________________ Mod6 Bigbore Kooks (parting out 2v motor) N/A 5.3 4v Build http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ing-build.html

July 12th, 2010, 07:05 AM	#9
Zatrekaz Wax on, Wax off 2003 Mustang V6 16.8@83.3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 6,954 iTrader: 15 reviews	Yep, I will get some pics when I get back from my trip. __________________ Black Bullitt Rims FT/FS Looking to Sell or Trade for Silver FR500s Looking to buy a lot of 99-04 Interior Pieces If you have any for sale, PM me

July 13th, 2010, 03:23 AM	#10
MikeJones Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.7@103 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Stoon, Saskatchewan Posts: 2,914 iTrader: 0 reviews	Great sounds good __________________ Mod6 Bigbore Kooks (parting out 2v motor) N/A 5.3 4v Build http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ing-build.html

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