ENGINE BAY PIC THREAD.
#101
Super Member
Still have work to do under the hood but popped the shield on last night and pretty happy so far with how she's looking. Still need to paint the overflow tank bolts black and please ignore the loose bolt on the intake as that was in the process of being removed.
#104
Senior Member
Disregard the ricer air cleaner. I have a custom stainless intake waiting to be installed. I threw it on there to keep unwanted things out of the TB.
#106
Senior Member
Thanks!
The valve covers and surge tanks are done in VHT Wrinkle Plus Black "SP201", primed then painted.
The SC is sprayed in VHT Engine Enamel Universal Aluminum "SP127", no primer, 2-3 light coats
The valve covers and surge tanks are done in VHT Wrinkle Plus Black "SP201", primed then painted.
The SC is sprayed in VHT Engine Enamel Universal Aluminum "SP127", no primer, 2-3 light coats
#107
MBWorld Fanatic!
2 more questions.
What primer was used for the valve covers and surge tanks?
Does the aluminum paint smear or rub off on your fingers or hands if touching it. Some silver and aluminum colors will do that.
Nice. Thanks for the info.
What primer was used for the valve covers and surge tanks?
Does the aluminum paint smear or rub off on your fingers or hands if touching it. Some silver and aluminum colors will do that.
Nice. Thanks for the info.
#108
Senior Member
Sorry man, I made a mistake. I used a different paint for the SC. I had the other paint I mentioned around for something else. The pic below is correct. DupliColor Engine Enamel Primer, 2 coats on the surge tanks. The SC was 2-3 coats, no primer and hit with VHT Flame Proof Header Paint. No rub off anywhere. I let it dry for days before handling it.
#112
Newbie
Old thread, new guy
Hey guys I know this is an old thread but I have been going back and forth on if I should paint my surge tanks and engine cover on my sl55. Thinking a black and red like one of the first pics shown. Wondering how well the paint is holding up on these. Looking for positive and negative feedback. I have people both telling me to customize/personalized it and leave it stock. Curious on what other amg owners think. Thanks!
Last edited by Glennzo; 09-21-2018 at 07:59 PM. Reason: Miss spelled
#113
Senior Member
Does anybody know the part number for the insulation that’s attached to the firewall on the w211? Iv tried google but only can find the insulation that attaches to the hood. Even a name would do, mine needs replaced yesterday. Thanks in advance
#114
Hey guys I know this is an old thread but I have been going back and forth on if I should paint my surge tanks and engine cover on my sl55. Thinking a black and red like one of the first pics shown. Wondering how well the paint is holding up on these. Looking for positive and negative feedback. I have people both telling me to customize/personalized it and leave it stock. Curious on what other amg owners think. Thanks!
#115
Newbie
thanks for the feedback! Glad to hear it! I have all the supplies to do it now but am having trouble pulling the trigger on the project haha. If I do decide to go through with it I’ll post a pic