Engine bay paint - how to tackle

[JimBlob]

 

[JimBlob]

 

[JimBlob]

Hi all - not sure where this car has been parked in the past, possible near the sea (or in it!)

I want to sort this but wondered the best way - paint or new/second parts? Any advice or experience?

Im in north UK

 

[FIFTY]

Congrats that is the worst paint peeling I have seen to date on the cam covers... Seem worse plenums!

If you are good with hand tools and have several hours of free time with the patience to suit you can remove it all, send it to a local surface finishers to get fresh paint and refit

Alternatively buy used parts, paint them and swap straight on but that's throwing money at it and I suggest to avoid such practices.

Third option, keep the bonnet closed. Out of sight out of mind and all that

 

[2b1ask1]

Wow, that is rather corroded; have you been underneath and checked the subframes etc?

 

[safrane]

The black and red is available and a number of Ferrari specialist do a refurb scheme. Wrinkle Finish Engine Restoration | Emblem Sports Cars Ltd | Poole

The Gold however is harder to find.

Oh and never jet wash the engine or this is what you end up with.

 

[Gp79]

As above that is bad but just cosmetic.
Remove the parts and get blasted then you can refinish, plenty of guides on how to paint crackle online.

I’d be more worried about the subframes, brake pipes and anything else made of the poorly protected steel underneath.

 

[JimBlob]

Congrats that is the worst paint peeling I have seen to date on the cam covers... Seem worse plenums!

If you are good with hand tools and have several hours of free time with the patience to suit you can remove it all, send it to a local surface finishers to get fresh paint and refit

Alternatively buy used parts, paint them and swap straight on but that's throwing money at it and I suggest to avoid such practices.

Third option, keep the bonnet closed. Out of sight out of mind and all that

Fifty, what a balanced reply… my instant reaction was keep the lid shut!

 

[JimBlob]

Wow, that is rather corroded; have you been underneath and checked the subframes etc?

Errrrr… shhhhh!!!
I ‘think’ its ok….but will get that checked.

Typical me… look to fix a lightbulb n find the house is condemned

 

[JimBlob]

The black and red is available and a number of Ferrari specialist do a refurb scheme. Wrinkle Finish Engine Restoration | Emblem Sports Cars Ltd | Poole

The Gold however is harder to find.

Oh and never jet wash the engine or this is what you end up with.

sent them pics n request for estimate.. thank you

 

[JimBlob]

Thanks for the replies… I agree it is a bit of a shocker & looks like a genuine ‘barn find’ but i reckon… hope… I got a bargain because of it.
The car all looks good though… will have em check.

Can anyone suggest best place for left & right engine cover replacements - found on scuderiaparts but would be happy with used

 

[safrane]

There is a seller on ebay Soprano Stuart who often has used bits.

 

[philw696]

Good Luck there's some work there but nothing impossible.
Allow for new gaskets and seals to for putting back together.
All doable at home if you're confident with hand tools.

 

[RoaryRati]

The Gold however is harder to find.

100% agree - but my detailer/grille refurber man is looking into it

 

[babel 101]

hard work

 

[fphil]

Is the car running?

 

[JimBlob]

Finally done

 

[JimBlob]

Just a few bits to clean up n take rust off etc.
Got done after the belt snapped due to the aircon pump seized… a blessing in disguise - got the pump for about £300 ish new -better than £800 or £4/500 second hand.
Had a lovely drive & all working nicely

 

[JimBlob]

 

[Scaf]

it could never have looked worse so obviously looks 100% better, now you will have to do the plenum to “keep up” with appearances.

Top job - well done