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Discussion in '348/355' started by RF128706, Nov 13, 2004.

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  1. RF128706

    RF128706 Formula Junior

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    #1 RF128706, Nov 13, 2004
    I am in the process of re-painting my cam covers and spark plug covers with crackle-finish. (I re-did the oil tank today and am totally amazed at how good the aerosol crackle paint finish is).

    I would like to ask if anybody can post a pic of their spark-plug covers so I can see how much of the "Ferrari", "cinquevalvole" and line script are non-painted. The previous owner painted the whole thing red so I'm not sure what's correct. I'm assuming the whole raised area is non-painted. Is that correct ?

    Thanks,

    RF.
     
  2. jeffdavison

    jeffdavison F1 Rookie

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    #2 jeffdavison, Nov 13, 2004
    here ya go
     
  3. RF128706

    RF128706 Formula Junior

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    #3 RF128706, Nov 14, 2004
    Thanks Jeff. They look great. In your opinion, do you think that Ferrari painted them and then run a milling head across the top, or do you think they were masked ?

    Thanks again.

    RF
     
  4. cinquevalvole

    cinquevalvole Formula 3

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    #4 cinquevalvole, Nov 14, 2004
    uff, glad to see that I'm not painted :)

    forza

    cinquevalvole
     
  5. FL 355

    FL 355 Formula 3

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    #5 FL 355, Nov 14, 2004
    RF - I just painted mine while they were still on the engine...here's a trick.

    When I repainted my center consol I used vasoline on areas where I did not want paint to stick (small lights on rocker switchs, etc)

    I was going to do the same on the valve convers but "spreading" vasoline evenly would be difficult. The solution? Chap stick. I applied chap stick to the elevated Ferrari and lines and painted. After drying I took a straight edge wrapped around a cloth and just "wiped" the chap stick off. Perfect!
     
  6. jeffdavison

    jeffdavison F1 Rookie

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    #6 jeffdavison, Nov 14, 2004
    I painted them with VHT wrinkle red. Did not mask them. Used a utility knife blade to scrape off the paint then 150 grit wet/dry on a sanding block.

    Before you paint, make sure that you get all the old paint off. A little difficult in the tight little corners in the lettering, then use a solvent to make sure there is no residue on the bare metal.

    After I painted and waiteds a couple of hours for the wrinkle to develop and let the paint mostly dry, I scraped the paint off the ribs and lettering then I I baked them in an oven @ 180 F overnight to fully cure and harden the paint. THen I finished them by sanding them.

    JD
     
  7. RF128706

    RF128706 Formula Junior

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    #7 RF128706, Nov 14, 2004
    Thanks for the tips guys. I'm using a grit blaster on low-pressure to get the paint out of the nooks & crannies. I don't think my wife will let me cook the parts in the oven though !
     

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