How to: Paint letters on coil covers...

[5spd07gt]

So after getting my "Powered By Ford" coil covers and looking at them in my engine bay they seemed a little bland. Decided to paint the lettering to add some contrast and help them pop. Turned out great, couldnt be happier.

You will need:
- painters tape
- your color choice of paint
- razor blade
- about 30-40 minutes per side and patience

Start off by covering the lettering with blue painters tape. Then, with your razor blade, carefully cut out the letters. Next, use the brush and your touch up painted to fill in each letter. Remove the tape and enjoy your new coil covers. If you have any paint that managed to get outside the lettering, and it will happen, just take your razor blade and carefully scrape it off. It comes off pretty easy. I image you could also use a rag with paint thinner and wipe off the excess.

Now for the pics (taken with my iphone :dw: )...

 

[Sniperdog]

Very cool, I put silly putty in mine, and sanded and painted, leaving the letters clear :-D

Not to highjack., will delete if you would like, this is just the opposite

 

[5spd07gt]

nice! its cool man, give people some options. Just leaving them as they come just didnt look right to me.

 

[Sniperdog]

I agree :beer:

 

[SIr RicCuS]

Good information! I'm ordering these soon.

 

[5spd07gt]

Good information! I'm ordering these soon.

thanks. They seem to be a little hard to find right now. I think they may have been discontinued :shrug:

 

[2003snake]

I love both of them.....I wonder what they would look like in Sonic Blue.....

I found some here:


http://www.anchor-room.com/product_info.php?products_id=107&osCsid=182f3add70ed3ede93d1ef7983d9aa76

 

[5spd07gt]

I love both of them.....I wonder what they would look like in Sonic Blue.....

I found some here:


Anchor Room

i thought about doing the line under the words in screaming yellow. i think sonic blue would look good. That price is high!

 

[2003snake]

i thought about doing the line under the words in screaming yellow. i think sonic blue would look good. That price is high!

I bet that would be a nice accent.....the price is actually not that bad - I checked with FORD and they want $240 a set, $172 a set wholesale.....now that is high!

 

[5spd07gt]

I bet that would be a nice accent.....the price is actually not that bad - I checked with FORD and they want $240 a set, $172 a set wholesale.....now that is high!

wow! buyfordracing.com had them for $39.99 but they sold out i believe. I found mine on ebay from blue oval industries for $49.99 with free shipping.

 

[myponyjose]

I just got mine today from CJponyparts $49.95 shipped..