Some simple mods

[NeishaXR8_347]

Hey guys, just thought i would show you what i did to my radiator header tank, i painted it about a month ago and it came up really well its just the std powerplus paint. And i also decided to make a bigger intake pipe its 4inch pipe and i also painted that too. The header tank tho every1 with an au will know they do look unsightly and can do with some paint. i also left a little stripe on the side so i can still see the coolant level.

[Pinkbits]

Your engine bay as well as BLUPRNT XR8, certainly set the benchmark for all of us to aim for, Well done.

[AU-MUSTD]

Dont you drive that thing??? Your engine bay's mint!!!! I clean mine heaps but it is still filth.

[NeishaXR8_347]

thanks for replys, i drive the car everyday, it has no leaks so no reason to get dirty, but it does get like a light film of dust on it but just wipe over it when i wash the car and it doesnt get on top of me.

[Yum-Yum]

Nice clean bay mate, love what you did to the tank too. I wanna do some painting under my bonnet too but colour code it to the body, if only I can get Narooma blue in a can LOL

[GK]

Coolant tank looks nice that colour, but can you still tell what the coolant level is? LOL!

GK

[XR6-VCT-2000]

Nice , looks way better than a coolant 'stained' tank ;) , well done .

[blackers10]

looks tops mate!!
but how do you see the coolant level??

yum-yum you CAN Get narooma blue in a can
alot of automotive paint supply shops can put any colour in a pressure pack!

i know my local autobarn does too!!
good luck!

[Soundwarp]

Originally Posted by neishaxr8

but it does get like a light film of dust on it but just wipe over it when i wash the car and it doesnt get on top of me.

Wipe with what mate?
I tried to do mine yesterday, i used armourall and water.
Not the results like yours.
Plus great job on the small touch ups they look wicked!

[Yum-Yum]

Originally Posted by blackers10

yum-yum you CAN Get narooma blue in a can
alot of automotive paint supply shops can put any colour in a pressure pack!

i know my local autobarn does too!!
good luck!

WOOHOO!!! Gotta get me some of this LOL Better do some ringing around tomorrow hehehe

[XR6-VCT-2000]

Blackers10 ...I gather he put a strip of tape down the side ot the coolant tank before painting it , then remove the tape after done , so you have a nice clear line that you can see the coolant level through.

And yep your right most paint shops can put any colour in a pressure pack can for you , is how i did the inner of my discs with galaxy blue ;) .

cheers.

[NeishaXR8_347]

Xr6-vct exactly right i did put tape on it and then removed it before clearing, i put it out of sight tho its between the tank and the abs module so you cant see it unless you look. plus the coolant sensor will pick up low coolant anyways and the light will come on. i usually just wipe over it all with meguires mist quick detail and armourall the hoses and blacks. comes up good everytime.

[XR6-VCT-2000]

Originally Posted by neishaxr8

Xr6-vct exactly right i did put tape on it and then removed it before clearing, i put it out of sight tho its between the tank and the abs module so you cant see it unless you look. plus the coolant sensor will pick up low coolant anyways and the light will come on. i usually just wipe over it all with meguires mist quick detail and armourall the hoses and blacks. comes up good everytime.

It has come up a treat too ;) ! , i think i'll be doing this to my coolant tank too ! , much better , wd . cheers

[NeishaXR8_347]

its better spending $20 on paint and an hr of time then whateva they charge for the aluminium 1's, although they look nice too. but painted is inbetween.

[mattp]

Thanks for the tip mate! The tank in my car is cracked, so I just got a 'new' one from the wreckers, so I'll give it a coat before I do the swap. I had one without a sensor sitting around as well, so I had a practice run on it, it came up a million bucks! I taped the factory min/max window so the coolant level can still be seen, looks alright, I might put a black rim around it to neaten it up though. You can see in the pics how much difference $6 can make ($3 per can from supercheap, one silver one clear)! Will look good when I get my new rocker cover on. I was almost ready to buy an aluminium one too from PWR, so you've saved me at least 300 bucks I reckon. Cheers, Matt.
ps. If anyone wants to buy the one in the photos (no sensor), drop me a PM, I'm done with it.

[GK]

Originally Posted by neishaxr8

Xr6-vct exactly right i did put tape on it and then removed it before clearing, i put it out of sight tho its between the tank and the abs module so you cant see it unless you look. plus the coolant sensor will pick up low coolant anyways and the light will come on.

Nice touch then indeed!

Didn't think of the sensor, my S1 has one, the S2 doesn't!

GK

[AUIII XR8 MAN]

Nice little mod, makes the engine bay look 10 time better.