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Super_OK_S13 · 02-04-2015, 01:03 PM

I wanted metal flake in Purple, but I cant afford a 200$ jar of House of Kolor flake. So being DIY everything, I looked for other ways to achieve the look of metal flake on a decent budget, not dollar store cheap...

I started by stripping the valve cover, scuff pad, and cleaning it with acetone before spraying high temp primer, then high temp gloss black.

DSC_0008 by super_ok_s13, on Flickr

I did some test pieces on some scrap, and it seemed to hold up..

DSC_0011 by super_ok_s13, on Flickr

After the black was laid down I used a high temp clear to give the glitter something to hold to.

DSC_0013 by super_ok_s13, on Flickr

DSC_0028 by super_ok_s13, on Flickr

I also thought that the valve cover wasn't enough and did the strut bar ends.

DSC_0034 by super_ok_s13, on Flickr

This is after sanding the letters and the 1st of 2 cans of Spraymax 2k high gloss clear, I used 2 cans to burry the flake/glitter.

DSC_0019 by super_ok_s13, on Flickr

Since I had some of the bay apart to freshen up I decided I needed a new header since the pace-setter warped somehow and was rubbing on the steering u-joint.

so I set out to find an s14 tube style and bought a megan racing s14 downpipe.

took the old header off and up on the bench.

DSC_0179 by super_ok_s13, on Flickr

DSC_0181 by super_ok_s13, on Flickr

started by unwrapping the old one to re-use the wrap on the new one.

DSC_0182 by super_ok_s13, on Flickr

DSC_0184 by super_ok_s13, on Flickr

I got this off of another 240 friend who went turbo and scored it for an awesome price!!!

DSC_0186 by super_ok_s13, on Flickr

DSC_0187 by super_ok_s13, on Flickr

after getting all the other wrap off I flipped the wrap over and went to town on the new one..

DSC_0189 by super_ok_s13, on Flickr

DSC_0190 by super_ok_s13, on Flickr

DSC_0191 by super_ok_s13, on Flickr

next thing I had to do was spray it with the high heat silicone spray.

DSC_0203 by super_ok_s13, on Flickr

DSC_0200 by super_ok_s13, on Flickr

DSC_0204 by super_ok_s13, on Flickr

after that I decided it was time to re-do the brake booster since the master cylinder was leaking only after a year of it being on.

DSC_0195 by super_ok_s13, on Flickr

DSC_0192 by super_ok_s13, on Flickr

instead of being low/satin oem gloss black I went with a high gloss black. didn't think it would look good but it turned out ok against the rest of the bay.

DSC_0196 by super_ok_s13, on Flickr

DSC_0199 by super_ok_s13, on Flickr

here are some pictures of the bay from the other day I was cleaning out the garage..

DSC_0235 by super_ok_s13, on Flickr

DSC_0241 by super_ok_s13, on Flickr

DSC_0240 by super_ok_s13, on Flickr

DSC_0238 by super_ok_s13, on Flickr

DSC_0231 by super_ok_s13, on Flickr

DSC_0232 by super_ok_s13, on Flickr

i need to get stainless cap screws to replace the front cover bolts on the engine. that will clean it up some for sure. also need to do something with the grille inserts beside the turn signals. mine are broken. i have an idea but haven't had time to make them yet.

02-04-2015, 01:03 PM	#60
Super_OK_S13 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Carry Water, Chop Wood Age: 36 Posts: 507 Trader Rating: (0)	I wanted metal flake in Purple, but I cant afford a 200$ jar of House of Kolor flake. So being DIY everything, I looked for other ways to achieve the look of metal flake on a decent budget, not dollar store cheap... I started by stripping the valve cover, scuff pad, and cleaning it with acetone before spraying high temp primer, then high temp gloss black. DSC_0008 by super_ok_s13, on Flickr I did some test pieces on some scrap, and it seemed to hold up.. DSC_0011 by super_ok_s13, on Flickr After the black was laid down I used a high temp clear to give the glitter something to hold to. DSC_0013 by super_ok_s13, on Flickr DSC_0013 by super_ok_s13, on Flickr DSC_0028 by super_ok_s13, on Flickr I also thought that the valve cover wasn't enough and did the strut bar ends. DSC_0034 by super_ok_s13, on Flickr This is after sanding the letters and the 1st of 2 cans of Spraymax 2k high gloss clear, I used 2 cans to burry the flake/glitter. DSC_0019 by super_ok_s13, on Flickr Since I had some of the bay apart to freshen up I decided I needed a new header since the pace-setter warped somehow and was rubbing on the steering u-joint. so I set out to find an s14 tube style and bought a megan racing s14 downpipe. took the old header off and up on the bench. DSC_0179 by super_ok_s13, on Flickr DSC_0181 by super_ok_s13, on Flickr started by unwrapping the old one to re-use the wrap on the new one. DSC_0182 by super_ok_s13, on Flickr DSC_0184 by super_ok_s13, on Flickr I got this off of another 240 friend who went turbo and scored it for an awesome price!!! DSC_0186 by super_ok_s13, on Flickr DSC_0187 by super_ok_s13, on Flickr after getting all the other wrap off I flipped the wrap over and went to town on the new one.. DSC_0189 by super_ok_s13, on Flickr DSC_0190 by super_ok_s13, on Flickr DSC_0191 by super_ok_s13, on Flickr next thing I had to do was spray it with the high heat silicone spray. DSC_0203 by super_ok_s13, on Flickr DSC_0200 by super_ok_s13, on Flickr DSC_0204 by super_ok_s13, on Flickr after that I decided it was time to re-do the brake booster since the master cylinder was leaking only after a year of it being on. DSC_0195 by super_ok_s13, on Flickr DSC_0192 by super_ok_s13, on Flickr instead of being low/satin oem gloss black I went with a high gloss black. didn't think it would look good but it turned out ok against the rest of the bay. DSC_0196 by super_ok_s13, on Flickr DSC_0199 by super_ok_s13, on Flickr here are some pictures of the bay from the other day I was cleaning out the garage.. DSC_0235 by super_ok_s13, on Flickr DSC_0241 by super_ok_s13, on Flickr DSC_0240 by super_ok_s13, on Flickr DSC_0238 by super_ok_s13, on Flickr DSC_0231 by super_ok_s13, on Flickr DSC_0232 by super_ok_s13, on Flickr i need to get stainless cap screws to replace the front cover bolts on the engine. that will clean it up some for sure. also need to do something with the grille inserts beside the turn signals. mine are broken. i have an idea but haven't had time to make them yet.