My louvers and engine cover were pretty faded until I wiped them down with a thin coating of peanut oil. They look great now. I imagine it won't last forever, but I guess I can just recoat them.
Location: Rochester, NY
Posts: 276
My VIN: 1776
My louvers and engine cover were pretty faded until I wiped them down with a thin coating of peanut oil. They look great now. I imagine it won't last forever, but I guess I can just recoat them.
I just came across this thread. I've been using Trim Black on just about anything black, from louvers, engine cover, engine compartment, to the front storage under the hood, side vents and windshield trim. I've had nothing but great success with it but I also have been using Bulldog Adhesion Promoter before applying Trim Black. The results have been awesome! Highly recommended and +1 on ordering more than you need.
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Alex Abdalla
6575
Late 1981, Grey 5-speed, 75k miles. Built 11/11/81
A stock-look with modern, reliable technology.
A full restoration with step-by-step "what I did" is in progress at www.delorean6575revisited.blogspot.com
Location: Hickory, NC
Posts: 32
How do you get the side vents just behind the door out....without breaking them?
Daryl Felsberg
www.darylfelsberg.com
That's what I was afraid of. Thanks.
Daryl Felsberg
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Location: Woodbridge, NJ
Posts: 25
My VIN: 6514
Club(s): (DMA) (DOA) (DCUK)
roughly how many cans would be needed for the louvers and engine cover ??? How many coats would give the best results ??? Better to lay them flat and stand over them and spray or lean them up against something and go at it like that ???
Location: Vancouver, BC
Posts: 3,385
My VIN: thirty two 'o five
Club(s): (PNDC)
2 to 3 cans
Dave
Here, somewhere.
Location: New Boston, MI
Posts: 391
My VIN: 02378 & 15500 - Previous owner of 4363, 5319, 5692, 10246, 01924, 04389, 03133, 11408, 10989
Club(s): (LINY-DMC) (DCUK)
If you're doing both the rear louver (Sunshade) and the engine cover, get at least 3 cans, depends if you're doing both sides. Don't lay them flat on the ground because you'll end up with splotches and have to sand it down and redo. Hang it up or put it up against something so you can keep the spray can upright. Take your time, don't expect the first coat to do the job. Make sure it's at least 70 degrees.
Kirk