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DIY Engine Dress-Up Bolt Kit on a Budget

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Old May 16, 2013, 01:20 PM
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Nice, did you use the duplicolor metalcast paint for the washers? Looks great!
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Old May 16, 2013, 01:39 PM
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Yeah, it's pretty hard to get a proper angle to do them all correctly. I tried to do it all at once. They came out with different shades but you can't tell after being installed!
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Old May 16, 2013, 03:08 PM
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Just finished installing mine. Looks great the only thing I would add is another #6417 and #4516 for the throttle cable mounting spot the bolts to the front of the valve cover.
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Old May 16, 2013, 11:35 PM
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Saved and added to the optional list, I'll get pictures and add it to the main list soon (that is one I'd like to replace)
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Old May 23, 2013, 04:57 PM
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Great write up.. I got all the bolts and washers last week. Got the pain this week. I did a test run on 2 washers. One orange(duplicolor cast) one Green(duplicolor) metal cast.

On the fence.. What color do you guys like better? I am leaning towards the green..
its on the radiator brackets... Engine bay is dirty..
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Old May 23, 2013, 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by thedru13
Great write up.. I got all the bolts and washers last week. Got the pain this week. I did a test run on 2 washers. One orange(duplicolor cast) one Green(duplicolor) metal cast.

On the fence.. What color do you guys like better? I am leaning towards the green..
its on the radiator brackets... Engine bay is dirty..



My honest opinion: keep it neutral (black, stainless, chrome). Otherwise it'll look like a show civic. Keep the washers stainless and people that look at your engine will think that it's clean and shiny without knowing that you actually made it look like that with a bolt addon.
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Old May 23, 2013, 06:13 PM
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Thanks domyz
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WOW I would take this for that amount.
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Old May 28, 2013, 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by domyz
My honest opinion: keep it neutral (black, stainless, chrome). Otherwise it'll look like a show civic. Keep the washers stainless and people that look at your engine will think that it's clean and shiny without knowing that you actually made it look like that with a bolt addon.
+1 Keep it plain
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Old May 29, 2013, 06:42 AM
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Great write up! Going to order myself some!
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looks great!!
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Old Jun 11, 2013, 06:08 AM
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Anyone got bolts and washer for their heatshield?
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I was looking through the engine bay thread and i thought this looks awesome!
so anyone know the size of those bolts etc
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They're the same, but I wouldn't replace those unless they are high-heat bolts. Stainless bolts will likely weld themselves into the manifold.

IMO, leave the heatshield as-is
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Old Jun 11, 2013, 03:49 PM
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Now you got a very good point.
Ok, I shall leave it stock bolt, just going to sand it a little and then paint the top of the bolt
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