KIA

I just painted the engine covers on my 04 rx8, the colour is Viper snakeskin green.

KIA

Before and after pics, as you can see i didnt paint the ecu cover thats because its busted and needs to be replaced, the main engine cover isnt completly finished yet i still have to add the contrasting colour to the center its going to be a graphite metallic paint.

RX8inSTL

iTrader: (7)

Is your car green?

KIA

not at this very moment, the car is silver right now. in a couple months the car will be going under the gun and get a complete respray in the green and graphite colours. its hard to see in the pics but the green has mtallics and pearls in it an itlooks awesome when the sulight hits it. same colour used on 2008 dodge vipers.

RX8inSTL

iTrader: (7)

I guess its cool, kind of a weird color though. Whatever floats your boat.

KIA

ive always been kinda different when it comes to cars heres my volvo that i painted and a pic of the green on a viper.

RX8inSTL

iTrader: (7)

Well the viper defiently pulls off the color but it looks a bit diferent than your covers.

KIA

yea it looks different cus the colour kinda changes with the way the light hits it with the pearls and metallics but its the same colour, i think the 8 could pull the colour off too, its just a matter of time when i can get it in the booth on a weekend to spray it.

40thanniversaryrx8

did u just sand the original black off the cover and then apply paint? a quick walkthrough would be greatly appreciated cuz id like to do this myself especially cuz my hood can cover it up if it doesnt turn out too well. would be a fun saturday project.

Twiztog43

iTrader: (15)

he sanded it so he can scuff up the surface so paint can adhere.

also remember, the engine bay gets very hot, so i hope you use the right primer/paint/clear for this application.

40thanniversaryrx8

so just a sanding block..maybe not too course of a block? and yes id def use some high heat paint so i dont have to do it again haha

Chad D.

iTrader: (19)

sand primer with higher grit too. it'll finish better.

9krpmrx8

iTrader: (46)

Oh lord.

40thanniversaryrx8

so sand, prime, sand, paint, clear?

Chad D.

iTrader: (19)

then wet sand, buff and stare.

40thanniversaryrx8

haha alrighty...sounds simple

monchie

Green on the RX8? You might be the only person with that color on a RX8...

By the way...are you a Green Bay Packers fan?