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[Southy]

Ive seen what the engine looks like now in the clubby after being painted with the same stuff.....so im expecting the worse to say the least haha

Oh well when it goes will have to treat it too a coat of orange paint to match the car then haha

[Crazy]

not sure on the colour to be honest buddy

it will need to be co-ordinated with the whole cars colour scheme which will run from the exteriour to the interiour to the bay.

I will be doing mine though and pictures will appear one day...this topic might be dead by the time its done though so you'll just need to keep a look out when i begin the project page again

[captainjack15]

not sure on the colour to be honest buddy

it will need to be co-ordinated with the whole cars colour scheme which will run from the exteriour to the interiour to the bay.

I will be doing mine though and pictures will appear one day...this topic might be dead by the time its done though so you'll just need to keep a look out when i begin the project page again

Well I Shall Look Forward To Seeing It All!!

Cheers

(If People Keep Posting It Wont Be Dead )

Jackx

[MrMini]

Mine went from this, ..

To This! (Its dusty in the photo from sanding down bodywork)

[Git]

Here's Git's

[Ro8bieg]

just a quick question, as ive seen a few different ones about what type of paint do you use to paint the engine or recommended?

I have heard that normal smooth hammerite is fine for engines!

[lornaluft]

How do you guys get the engine bay looking so good. Although I gave my engine a good coat of black not long ago she still looks like a basic 1989 mayfair automatic. Apart from a chrome rocker cover what can I do to hide the other dirty and worn bits ( wiper motor, Air filter etc ). I'm not looking for a show piece and can't afford to spend a lot but have any of you got any tips on how to tart her up !

[MrMini]

The best thing to do is just remove each grubby part, degrease and clean it and then repaint it and eventually re-fit. The filter can be replaced with an after-market one and there are loads of chrome bits available. Just take your time and work on one area at a time.

[Rhys]

There is a guide in the FAQ if im not mistaken, i will find it and get back to you.

Rhys

[Sprocket]

Mine looks like this now, as of today. Slowly building it up

[Lund]

Mine looks like this now, as of today. Slowly building it up

I can tell shes going to be a corker, keep up the excellent work! Very tidy motor

[iansmini]

This is what mine used to look like will update with fresher pics as the wiring needs sorting out (tidier) and is covered in wd40
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[miniboo]

This is mine. Stinking but it will soon have the clean engine to the left in it and the battery!!!! aswell (when i make the holder)

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[998dave]

Here's Molly...

Engine painted with a one-off colour from Johnson Matthey - asked for the brightest red they could make...



And then installed in the car...





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[Turbo Nick]

What's the hose on your thermostat air bleed Bud? - the silicone hose I've got is twice as thick

Just some regular silicone bong pipe, think its 6mm off the top of my head.