my latest DIY project

[ComfortRacing]

the inspiration came from seeing the RS4 valve covers and how the popped off in the engine bay of an RS4 and screamed performance. i tried really hard to make these look stock. in other words if a non-audi person saw it they wouldnt know it wasnt stock. the painting was pretty easy, the only prep was some "greased lighting" degreaser, and then used Krylon "Fusion" PLASTIC PAINT (COLOR: RED PEPPER) from auto parts store. i was very patient too. i "carefully drilled out the rings mounts from underneath the pried it off and stored it. i then painted thin coats every 10 minutes till the can was empty. i let it dry for 2 days (just incase) before i painted the "1.8 turbo" emblem. i used Tamiya "brilliant silver" from the local hobby shop, and a very fine brush. that took 2 days to paint right and make sure i didnt over do it. then i took the rings and used 3M emblem adhesive to attatch the rings from the bottom using the existing mounting posts (i was careful not to drill too far as to leave enough to glue back in). hope you like, i know it isnt everyones cup o' tea but i like it. when i get my car back from the shop (getting turbo upgrade) i will shot some engine bay pics...

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[AudiA4Turbo22]

I Like But If The Screws And The Rings And Stuff Were Gloss Black It'd Be Killer!

[ComfortRacing]

i thought that too, but the contrast was too much and i changed it. i should have snapped a shot first to show but it didnt look right. now black opal! that'd be hot.

[audimymind]

looks great

[ComfortRacing]

thanks man!

[A4Shizl]

looks good, but I don't have your patients

[Grenade]

That looks awesome man.

[rxrep]

Really like it. If I didn't have CF cover, I would've went that route instead of doing the intake manifold like I did. Did you do the timing belt cover piece, too?

[AudiA4Turbo22]

it's cool, bet it's look better on the car!

[audimymind]

it looks realy great! i think imma do it too... i saw someone on here with it in the car and it was nice.. they did the intake too... looks pretty clean..

[ComfortRacing]

thanks guys. hey what can i say...best $9 i have spent so far..hahaha. timing belt cover, i figured when i test fit it i'd decide then. prolly will have to paint the tb cover to make it all flow.

[ComfortRacing]

if you were close enough i'd do it for you. i doubt you'd wanna ship it to me.

[evola4]

nice job, did you spray the whole thing red and then re paint the rings and letters. i like yours better than mine

[ComfortRacing]

detatched the rings (drilled a little from the back), then removed the lock caps, and painted it all red. then i hand painted the 1.8 turbo with a brush and paint.

[ComfortRacing]

how hard is it to remove the tb cover to paint? or does it need to be painted in place?

[evola4]

I think it comes of with those two clips in the front. Proably not too hard. I just ran out of paint and have been too lazy to go back and get more.

[ComfortRacing]

i feel you, since i havent had my car in 3 weeks i figured i 'd paint the engine cover...damn i miss my car...damn you SLUDGE!!!

[3.0L AUDI A4]

All great but I would have NOT painted the screw tops... it will just look like shiz when you screw it back in with a screwdriver. I painted mine red and I left the caps black.. I'll try to get a pic for this thread.

[ComfortRacing]

I use my fingers...i eats me spinach. never had to use a screw driver before.

[A4_Mike]

The finish looks really good.

Quick Thread Jack: Does anyone know if you can purchase the engine cover rings from anywhere? I checked under my hood after an autocross event and it was missing. It was loose before the event so I assume it fell off at some point.

[ComfortRacing]

i would think the local junkyard maybe it. i think the stealership sells it as part of the cover only.

[B7A4WD]

nicely done! good job! +10

[ComfortRacing]

thanks! so would that be the stig in your avatar..priceless!?

[Stockton]

I like it.

[Maverick]

shit! eye catcher

[absolutegtr]

patience paid off

[doublezero30]

nice! i just did mine gloss black with silver that matches my car (from paintscratch.com)

it looks alright...not pro but not bad..