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Detailing a 308 engine...

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  1. Robert Ellis

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    I am detailing the engine of my 83 308 GTSi QV and would love to hear from fellow chatters about what paint I should use to match the paint/coating that is on the fuel injection plenum box and other areas of the engine. How about replacement/restoration of the Ferrari emblems that are screened/stenciled on the airbox, etc. Want to know what anybody else has done to restore these areas. Please help. Thanks ahead of time. Robert
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    tifosi F1 Veteran Lifetime Rossa

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    check the section on procedures (might be on the old site), Rob did a write up on redoing the red plenum,
     
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    There's quite a bit of discussion in the archives, and here are a few links to some of the 308 engine detailing / airbox restoring / plenum repainting / fuel line repainting / airbox logo threads:

    LOGO/AIRBOX:
    http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/112/326073.html?1065783190
    http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/256120/155880.html?1035908196
    http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/256120/300625.html?1060517867
    http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/256120/212392.html?1047840529
    http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/256120/4741.html?1015362114

    PAINTING PLENUM:
    http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/256120/4741.html
    http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/256120/55553.html?1023763105
    http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/256120/8709.html?1018146687

    CLEANING ENGINE:
    http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/256120/98739.html?1028911836

    RUB & BUFF:
    http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/256120/8825.html?1017546038
    http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/256120/164778.html?1037633875

    DETAILING 308 ENGINE WITH WD-40 & RUB AND BUFF:
    http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/256120/229394.html?1049854503

    PLATING / COATING FUEL LINES:
    http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/256120/240606.html?1051923098

    I'm certain that there are more threads in this regard as well...

    Keep us updated on how the project goes, and post some pics of the results for us! Feel free to ask any questions you might have along the way too...:)
     
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  6. NC348

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    just a small tip.
    when i am using a new product and am not sure of the results, i use it first in the engine compartment of my other car. was an 87 Bronco, now a 2000 ranger.

    if the stuff works good, then i use on the 348. if not so good, no harm done.
     
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  7. Mike C

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    How much you want to bet that's from the high-res scan that Verrell did and that I converted to vector graphics so it could work with a vinyl sign cutter?

    Probably costs $5-10 to have the stencil made from the CorelDraw or Adobe Illustrator file.
     
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    Verell F1 Veteran Consultant Owner

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    That's what I figured as soon as I saw it on eBAY.

    BTW, I've got black wrinkle powder, will be powdercoating an airbox cover this fall. Also will have a silk screen or stencil for 328 & 308 covers made.

    Then I can offer an air box cover renewal service on an exchange basis.
    Powdercoating s/b much sturdier & repeatable than wrinkle paint.
     
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    OK,
    If somebody wants to supply me a copy of the EPS file I will gladly provide them with some cut vinyl output from the file. I could easily create the screen for a silk screen if someone would like. Let me know. Thanks. Robert
     
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    PM or email me and I'll send it to you.

    Mike
     
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    Robert,
    I'll take you up on that silk screen offer. Send eMAIL to:

    [email protected]

    Also, If you haven't got the artwork file from MCharness, let me know, I can send it to you.
     
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