Nice job, but as you said, not a good match for the valve covers. I used Dupli-Color Metalcast Red, which is a perfect match to the valve covers, and it's hi-temp to 500 degrees. For the primer, I used VHT Engine Enamel, light gray color and handles 550 degrees. This primer will give maximum adhesion to the engine cover. A note about the rear view visibility, IMO it's acceptable, but can be significantly improved with Paragon's blue-tinted external rear view mirrors, which are convex on both sides...these are a huge improvement over the stock mirrors, plus the blue tint cuts done the bright glare from headlights.
Looks GR8! I have a 2LT, AW with AR INTERIOR, lift, engine appearance package, red engine cover, red calipers, performance exhaust, carbon flash wheels & more coming soon!
Horsepower Obsessed has a company that will customize your engine cover any color and I believe adds more detail to it. Do not know price. You did a great job with yours!
Great Job! Considering the red trim used throughout, I personally think you made the right color choice versus going with white. By the way, gloss is very unforgiving and can even look tacky. Although it's probably not necessary, your idea to protect that finish with a clear-coat sounds good. As always, thanks for the entertainment, always fun!
Hey Robert! Thanks man! I really appreciate it! Yeah the red will go with anything that I decide to wrap the car with. And it really does go with the the with the red calipers and 2 tone interior. Thanks for watching my friend!
Great video saving 600 on engine cover I thought about painting the calipers myself you can save money when you order after market I got same mud flaps as Gm but instead of paying 250 I payed 125 shop around
Nice informative video. Just a suggestion for the future, you could've just used an IPA or Isopropyl alcohol to wipe instead of washing the cover. Save you drying time. Detailers use it to wipe cars after polishing, prior to coating. Take care.
Yup, I used that right after the tape up. Someone skipped ahead! 🤣 jk! But it was extremely dirty so I gave it a bath first then IPA. Thanks for watching! 🙏🏼 oh it was probably cause I didn’t actually show it, but I said it right after the tape up job part.
Thanks was one of the two colors I was thinking. I saw someone on the forums do it white and it looked great! Maybe we will switch it up depending on the wrap? 🙏🏼 thanks for watching!
Yeah, I originally wanted Rapid Blue, with the blue and black interior. Don’t get me wrong, I love the car and how it’s spec’d. It’s 👌🏼! Thanks for watching man! 🙏🏼
RearWheelDrive typically reds don’t Hyde well, grey is a great base to minimize the number of coats and to give you a more true color. But hey yours turned out nice any ways so don’t pay attention to me. Lol
Jay Finlan lol thanks man! I did some reading and it sounds like I could have gotten a richer red and more pop with the silver/grey undercoat. Next time!
Question: why did you choose white paint rather than primer, and why did you choose not to clear coat it? Just curious because I’m starting to do mine right now.
Hey... Good videos and instructions - I watch them all. One quick question for you - how hard is to remove the roof top and store it on the trunk? You have the high wing option - I haven't seen anyone showing how this is done. My car should be in soon and I'm curious to see if the high wing will be an issue in this case.
@@RWDC8Z I went with www.midenginecorvetteforum.com/forum/me-discussion-photos-videos/131624-wanting-to-paint-my-black-engine-cover-to-edge-red/page2. BTY1618 is a very close match to edge red which matches the valve covers
Oh snap I was first to comment on the "New Stradman's" upload ^_^
🤣🤣🤣 🙏🏼 thanks man! That really means a lot!
@@RWDC8Z Lol no worries.
@@RWDC8Z Nice job much much cheaper then buying a red one.
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Nice job, but as you said, not a good match for the valve covers. I used Dupli-Color Metalcast Red, which is a perfect match to the valve covers, and it's hi-temp to 500 degrees. For the primer, I used VHT Engine Enamel, light gray color and handles 550 degrees. This primer will give maximum adhesion to the engine cover. A note about the rear view visibility, IMO it's acceptable, but can be significantly improved with Paragon's blue-tinted external rear view mirrors, which are convex on both sides...these are a huge improvement over the stock mirrors, plus the blue tint cuts done the bright glare from headlights.
Did mine yesterday. Came out beautiful. Your video was extremely helpful, probably wouldn't have done it without your video help.
That’s awesome man! Glad I could help! Thanks for watching!
That turned out really good! Saving $600 bucks is always worth it.
🙏🏼 thanks man! I really appreciate it! Thanks for watching!
You are very brave painting the engine cover. You did a good job with it and saved a lot of money.
🙏🏼 thank you! And thanks for watching!
Holy shit batman that looks good, I think u just saved me $600 on engine cover from factory
NICE!!! Thanks man! I really appreciate it! 🙏🏼
Looks GR8! I have a 2LT, AW with AR INTERIOR, lift, engine appearance package, red engine cover, red calipers, performance exhaust, carbon flash wheels & more coming soon!
Nice!! Congrats! Shoot me a pic when you get it!
Horsepower Obsessed has a company that will customize your engine cover any color and I believe adds more detail to it. Do not know price. You did a great job with yours!
I’ll check them out! 🙏🏼 thank you!
Great Job! Considering the red trim used throughout, I personally think you made the right color choice versus going with white. By the way, gloss is very unforgiving and can even look tacky. Although it's probably not necessary, your idea to protect that finish with a clear-coat sounds good. As always, thanks for the entertainment, always fun!
Hey Robert! Thanks man! I really appreciate it! Yeah the red will go with anything that I decide to wrap the car with. And it really does go with the the with the red calipers and 2 tone interior. Thanks for watching my friend!
Looks great with red cover and great job. Btw I ordered the 2021 c8 yellow convertible now it’s the waiting game~~
That yellow is insane! Excited for you! Thanks for watching!
Great video saving 600 on engine cover I thought about painting the calipers myself you can save money when you order after market I got same mud flaps as Gm but instead of paying 250 I payed 125 shop around
Thank you!
Nice informative video. Just a suggestion for the future, you could've just used an IPA or Isopropyl alcohol to wipe instead of washing the cover. Save you drying time. Detailers use it to wipe cars after polishing, prior to coating. Take care.
Yup, I used that right after the tape up. Someone skipped ahead! 🤣 jk! But it was extremely dirty so I gave it a bath first then IPA. Thanks for watching! 🙏🏼 oh it was probably cause I didn’t actually show it, but I said it right after the tape up job part.
GREAT JOB! You really did a FANTASTIC job. Now, paint in the Corvette insignia. Thank You!
Thanks James! Yeah I’m gunna have my girlfriend do it! She likes that kind of stuff. I’m not artistic enough lol. Thanks for watching!
@@RWDC8Z do the corvette logo red and white and black
Damon Williams I like!!!
that looks incredible, awesome job!
Thanks man! I really appreciate it!
Looks great. I am on wait list for 2021 convertible
Thanks Tony! Congrats man! I saw one in action a couple weeks back and 🙌🏼. You’re gunna love it!
Wow! That makes such a big difference, looks awesome!
🙏🏼 thanks brother!
Looks so good! Awesome job bro
Thanks brother 🙏🏼!
Nice work man. It came out good.
Thanks man! 🙏🏼 and thanks for watching!
Awesome! Do the engine bay lights!
Great job "DIY" Mechanic! Looks 😳Great
Thanks man! I appreciate it!!
I think hyro dip would've look bad ass too.
Oh for sure! Know anyone who does that locally?
@@RWDC8Z I seen some videos. It's super easy..lol..
Oh nice! Might have to try it out!
Great job of explaining things in detail. I’m subscribing.
Thanks man! I appreciate it!
I noticed you didn’t use adhesion promoter before painting it..
How is the paint holding up? Any flaking or peeling?
Good job bro 💥💯💪🏼
Clear coat would have finished it off quite nicely.
Looks nice. Is there more of a reflection in the back glass???? I would say a flat or satin finish would work.. any thoughts???
Nope, no reflection! It looks 👌🏼! I’m gunna go with a clear coat after I finish the emblem. Thanks for watching!
Looks great bro!
Thanks bro! 🙏🏼 and thanks for watching!
should have done it white but still looks cool
Thanks was one of the two colors I was thinking. I saw someone on the forums do it white and it looked great! Maybe we will switch it up depending on the wrap? 🙏🏼 thanks for watching!
You would think Chevrolet would give you a choice of color on the engine cover. Looks great though.
When I customized mine last year we had a few choices. Did they take them down for 2021?
@@RWDC8Z I'm not sure I just assumed they were unpainted. I'm from the land down under and I think we are getting the c8 late 2021.🇦🇺🇦🇺
nunzio rose oh no worries, yeah check out the Chevrolet website and customize your own. It’s a cool tool! Thanks for watching!
very nice, looks great!
Thanks!!! I really appreciate it! 🙏🏼
Great job!
🙏🏼 thank you!
I happen to think it is spec’d very nicely......now that it has the high wing
Yeah, I originally wanted Rapid Blue, with the blue and black interior. Don’t get me wrong, I love the car and how it’s spec’d. It’s 👌🏼! Thanks for watching man! 🙏🏼
Very cool! Thank u.
Thanks man! Thanks for watching! 🙏🏼
You should use a gray as an undercoat for red. Never white
Good to know! Why is that? Just curious? Thanks for watching!
RearWheelDrive typically reds don’t Hyde well, grey is a great base to minimize the number of coats and to give you a more true color. But hey yours turned out nice any ways so don’t pay attention to me. Lol
Jay Finlan lol thanks man! I did some reading and it sounds like I could have gotten a richer red and more pop with the silver/grey undercoat. Next time!
Question: why did you choose white paint rather than primer, and why did you choose not to clear coat it? Just curious because I’m starting to do mine right now.
It was the next step but I never got around to it. Good luck!
😎DYI👍 well done.
Thank you sir! 🙏🏼
Awesome bro, but why didn't you put a clear coat to protect it a bit more from scratches.
Thanks bro! I’m gunna have my gf paint the logo and then clear coat afterwards!
“First engine mod for the c8”
Texas Speed’s full build kit and cam for the LT2: am I a joke to you?
Hey... Good videos and instructions - I watch them all. One quick question for you - how hard is to remove the roof top and store it on the trunk? You have the high wing option - I haven't seen anyone showing how this is done. My car should be in soon and I'm curious to see if the high wing will be an issue in this case.
No issue with the high wing. I’ll try showing it in a video one day for you. Thanks for watching!
I don't have the high wing but I have the Z51 wing and I have no problem storing it in the trunk. I'm 5'9 so my wingspan isn't that wide either.
You did a great job !
Thanks man! Thanks for watching! 🙏🏼
-8:39 🤩🤩🤩
Thank you! 🙏🏼 and thanks for watching!
no lie I just got back from AutoZone and with paint in my hand. I went to match as close as possible to the edge red.
🤣 I LOVE IT! Good luck! Let me know how it goes!
@@RWDC8Z I went with www.midenginecorvetteforum.com/forum/me-discussion-photos-videos/131624-wanting-to-paint-my-black-engine-cover-to-edge-red/page2. BTY1618 is a very close match to edge red which matches the valve covers
Nice!!! Can’t wait to see it!
did the engine itself come red or did you have to order it?
I painted mine, there a video on it somewhere way back lol
Engine mod,i was thinking new cam,heads etc
Lol I wish, maybe at like 100k subs? Thanks for watching!
The difference between a C8 and other high-end sports cars....you spray paint the Chevy.
🤣 lmao! Hey, you gotta have fun with it! Thanks for watching!
Gloss would be better but looks fine to me and if someone says anything punch em in the stomach
I don’t know much about paint, but I wonder if there is a coat I can put on top that will make it glossier and protect the paint?
Walmart gloss red
Roderick Taylor I was thinking more of a clear coat maybe? I’ll look into it but thanks!
Home Depot has spray Verathane that comes in satin and gloss.
Blotchy. I heard banjo music while you were doing this...
Let’s see yours and we will compare! Thanks for watching!
RearWheelDrive. Doing it right involves a gun and finishing with a high temp resistant clear. That isn’t a civic and it isn’t 1990
@@paulmaria6747 dude, it's a piece of plastic. Settle down.
Am I the only one that sees how terrible that paint job came out. So much orange peel. Looks like non-skid.
Thats because the texture of the plastic is rough
Yes you are the only one. I see zero orange peel on the engine cover.
Great job!
Thanks Ed!