Engine Shroud Restoration

[fhernand]

I'm looking for ideas on a method of restoring my red engine shroud for my 67. I have already taken care of the cracks, scratches etc., now I want to bring back the red look and yet still keep it's original look. What are you guys using?

[Charlie V]

I picked up several different small rattle can of red touch up paint from the local parts supply store. I tried 3 cans before I had a good colour match. The rest were returned for refund.

The usual paint prep, primer and top coat. Turned out well and seems to be durable.

Before.....


After.....


I believe it was a Toyota colour.

Good luck.

[SP2]

I am curious to know the answer too. I know that the ones I have seen painted red don't look so good. Everything else can look good painted on the engine, except the shroud in my opinion.

[SP2]

Uhh, hard to argue with that photo.

[fhernand]

I found this method which I will be trying today. This is more like what I'am trying to achieve without the use of paint. I will post before and after pictures of the project and see what you guys think.

[fhernand]

Here is the before and after picture of my engine shroud restoration. The only thing I did different was that I added two coats of clear to bring out the color. The article was helpful.

[vonsmog]

I have done Unimog dog house covers, which are fiberglass like the shrouds. Wanting that factory look without painting, what I have done was to wet sand the whole thing down, which brings back the color some and then spray with a semi-gloss clear. Makes it look like its brand new! Should work for a engine shroud as well.

[al lkosmal]

I'm with Von,
Wet sand, followed by rubbing compound and shoot with clear. Here's my 37 year old , 71E shroud, prior to the clearcoat.

regards,

al

[fhernand]

Here is the final finish on the shroud. I was very happy with the process.

[robmog]

nice!
i wonder how the clear will hold up to the engine's heat?

[fhernand]

Dupli-color makes a spray can enamel clear that is high temp rated. I have used this clear before on calipers, exhaust, etc., so far it's held up very well.

[RoninLB]

not stock at all but acrylic urethane without any primer has held up real well for over 8 years and 80k miles.

It darkened a little but no lifting.

[RD911T]

Reviving an old thread - Has anyone tried the dye method on a shroud that's been sanded aggressively? Mine has. Also, I have a least one crack to repair, will the dye work on the clear cloth and resin I use for repairing the crack?

[drcoastline]

Clean, degrease and wipe on some Penetrol in the paint department of any hardware store. It is a petroleum based paint conditioner. It is somewhat like a clear coat but not a paint. As the name implies it will penetrate the fiberglass and create a satin-ish sheen. We use Penetrol on UV damaged fiberglass boats. You can wipe on multiple coats. It will also dry to a hard shell.