I've spent today doing a few bits and pieces, using the parts I have.
Firstly, I've been chopping a tubular manifold I got ages ago. I've chopped it to see if it will be any easier to mount the turbo on to it. I think it may hang too low, but won't know until I can offer it up.
The mounting for the gauges has been under way. Ive got some sheets of foamex which I got off eBay a few months ago. It's quite strong and weights next to nothing, so I'm mounting a piece in the stereo surround to hold the gauges.
I've got two engine covers spare. The one I've got on the car which I painted up is all dirty, so I decided to paint another and kind of use it as a 'show' cover.
Now, the '16v Zetec S' part of the cover I would like to paint/colour, but I'm not sure how to go about it.
I had thought about firstly layering a few coats of colour over it, then laying the top colour over the top. I could then wet and dry through the top coat to reveal the colour underneath.
The issue I have with that is, that if I layer the colour too thick, it will lay between the lettering, reducing the 3d'ness of it.
Any ideas from anyone who has done this....?