DIY: Do It Yourself Share all your DIY experiences here. Ask how-to questions also!

BMW 545i Painted Engine Cover- Under 25$

Old 08-25-2014, 08:27 AM
  #1  
New Members
Thread Starter
 
ihernandez7910's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Everett,Wa
Posts: 29
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
My Ride: BMW E 60
Default BMW 545i Painted Engine Cover- Under 25$

So i decided to paint the orine engine cover - since i just ordered a Seibon Carbon Fiber


i figured that if i screwed up - it wouldnt matter


anyhow - here it is.





I think gained about 20 whp LOL
Attached Thumbnails BMW 545i Painted Engine Cover- Under 25$-20140824_222839%5B1%5D.jpg   BMW 545i Painted Engine Cover- Under 25$-20140824_132314%5B1%5D.jpg   BMW 545i Painted Engine Cover- Under 25$-20140824_133625%5B1%5D.jpg   BMW 545i Painted Engine Cover- Under 25$-20140824_222832%5B1%5D.jpg  
Old 08-26-2014, 12:22 PM
  #2  
Senior Members
 
txag_530i's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 670
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
My Ride: 2006 530i, Jet Black, Tan, Premium, Steptronic
Default

I like it. What type of paint did you use?
Old 08-27-2014, 05:06 PM
  #3  
Senior Members
 
tonyb635's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: UpState SC
Posts: 2,348
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
My Ride: 2008 535i LCI with sports/premium package, Sports trans with paddle shifters, CF emblems, JB4 Software, Dinan Exhaust, Navigation, M5Tech body kit, Carbon wrap interrior trim and CIC Controller.
Default

Looks very nice.
Old 08-27-2014, 09:36 PM
  #4  
New Members
 
RobertKim425's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 37
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Where are the DIY instructions
Old 09-01-2014, 07:25 AM
  #5  
New Members
Thread Starter
 
ihernandez7910's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Everett,Wa
Posts: 29
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
My Ride: BMW E 60
Default

i used engine high heat resistant paint. ill get the brand names later in the day...... i did noy do a diy ..or took enough pics for that.... i have a kid n family and time spent on the project was limited..... ill post all i have and paint as well...its not a tough one at all....... i am sure there other diy out there u can use to refrence
Old 09-03-2014, 07:27 AM
  #6  
New Members
Thread Starter
 
ihernandez7910's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Everett,Wa
Posts: 29
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
My Ride: BMW E 60
Default

5Series.net - Forums - ihernandez7910's Album: mu newest 545i - Picture
Old 09-03-2014, 07:28 AM
  #7  
New Members
Thread Starter
 
ihernandez7910's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Everett,Wa
Posts: 29
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
My Ride: BMW E 60
Default

Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
umnitza
Private Member Classifieds
0
03-07-2015 01:53 PM
coops
E60 Discussion
1
10-07-2003 04:45 AM
SURYOYO
E60, E61 Parts, Accessories and Mods
4
09-30-2003 02:20 PM
Litster
Dealer Purchasing & Service Forum
2
08-12-2003 11:41 AM
das
Press Articles & Your Comments
0
06-02-2003 03:55 PM


Thread Tools
Search this Thread
Quick Reply: BMW 545i Painted Engine Cover- Under 25$



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 01:36 PM.