Gallardo engine enamel/paint

[Peter101]

I have just noticed that some of the paint or enamel has come off my cars engine. Is there a way to re-paint/enamel it?
Also what would cause this to happen? and is it likely to cause any harm not having it there? I know it's only a small area that is effected, but I am worried it will get worse. And also it really bugs me now that I know it's there.

Thanks!

Edited by Peter101 on Wednesday 27th January 14:30

[andrew.]

i'd be much more concerned about that little red thing
it's quite difficult to be certain, but is it something a mechanic's accidentally left in there ?

[Peter101]

andrew. said:

i'd be much more concerned about that little red thing
it's quite difficult to be certain, but is it something a mechanic's accidentally left in there ?

Haha, When I saw you had responded, I wondered what you might have to say Andrew.

[TheNeed4Speed]

wouldn't worry Pete its just pure cosmetic ....you can get that crinkle finish paint in a tin from a company called frost



mark

[Peter101]

TheNeed4Speed said:

wouldn't worry Pete its just pure cosmetic ....you can get that crinkle finish paint in a tin from a company called frost



mark

Hi Mark, me and paint dont get on, I am likely to get it everywhere! So it goes on and creates the same texture?

[AndrewW-G]

Next time the car goes in for service work, get it recoated, shouldnt cost a great deal (less than £100)

Doesnt matter if you've got a Ferrari, Lamborghini or a Maserat, the pretty crackle finish engine paint always flakes off in the end

[Peter101]

AndrewW-G said:

Next time the car goes in for service work, get it recoated, shouldnt cost a great deal (less than £100)

Doesnt matter if you've got a Ferrari, Lamborghini or a Maserat, the pretty crackle finish engine paint always flakes off in the end

The cars just come back from having a service, new clutch, and some paint work at LHW, I wish I had noticed it before it had gone to them!

Thats reassuring to know that it's common and I am probably not the only one with this problem. I still want to get it redone though. Little things like that bug me until they are sorted out.

[iandc]

alternatively sell it and buy a Spyder. That way you don't get to see the engine!!

[Peter101]

iandc said:

alternatively sell it and buy a Spyder. That way you don't get to see the engine!!

Lend me £30k and I will!

[topjay]

You could get a carbon fibre version to replace it. I really fancy one but i'm guessing they are pretty expensive and only cosmetic.

[Peter101]

topjay said:

You could get a carbon fibre version to replace it. I really fancy one but i'm guessing they are pretty expensive and only cosmetic.

That does look nice, but I am too poor to even attempt to find out how much that costs!

[TheNeed4Speed]

Peter101 said:

TheNeed4Speed said:

wouldn't worry Pete its just pure cosmetic ....you can get that crinkle finish paint in a tin from a company called frost



mark

Hi Mark, me and paint dont get on, I am likely to get it everywhere! So it goes on and creates the same texture?

yep same texture , its in a rattle can ,i have plenty at work here if you want some ,also got it in red if you want to make it look like a ferrari

[Peter101]

TheNeed4Speed said:

Peter101 said:

TheNeed4Speed said:

wouldn't worry Pete its just pure cosmetic ....you can get that crinkle finish paint in a tin from a company called frost



mark

Hi Mark, me and paint dont get on, I am likely to get it everywhere! So it goes on and creates the same texture?

yep same texture , its in a rattle can ,i have plenty at work here if you want some ,also got it in red if you want to make it look like a ferrari

Cheers, I would like to take you up on that. I don't suppose your any good at painting ? Defiantly black!!

[TheNeed4Speed]

Peter101 said:

TheNeed4Speed said:

Peter101 said:

TheNeed4Speed said:

wouldn't worry Pete its just pure cosmetic ....you can get that crinkle finish paint in a tin from a company called frost



mark

Hi Mark, me and paint dont get on, I am likely to get it everywhere! So it goes on and creates the same texture?

yep same texture , its in a rattle can ,i have plenty at work here if you want some ,also got it in red if you want to make it look like a ferrari

Cheers, I would like to take you up on that. I don't suppose your any good at painting ? Defiantly black!!

there is a few people that would back me up as a good painter lol....(did you see the front of the echo last week?);)

[Peter101]

TheNeed4Speed said:

Peter101 said:

TheNeed4Speed said:

Peter101 said:

TheNeed4Speed said:

wouldn't worry Pete its just pure cosmetic ....you can get that crinkle finish paint in a tin from a company called frost



mark

Hi Mark, me and paint dont get on, I am likely to get it everywhere! So it goes on and creates the same texture?

yep same texture , its in a rattle can ,i have plenty at work here if you want some ,also got it in red if you want to make it look like a ferrari

Cheers, I would like to take you up on that. I don't suppose your any good at painting ? Defiantly black!!

there is a few people that would back me up as a good painter lol....(did you see the front of the echo last week?);)

No I didnt? got a link?

[TheNeed4Speed]

have a look im the gassing station / south coast /Southern Daily Echo tonight 200mph TVR story...

a mate of mine rich ,i repainted his cerb for him,some other pics on the, PH Performance Car Show pages to


mark

[Peter101]

TheNeed4Speed said:

have a look im the gassing station / south coast /Southern Daily Echo tonight 200mph TVR story...

a mate of mine rich ,i repainted his cerb for him,some other pics on the, PH Performance Car Show pages to


mark

Very nice job. Your a Handy guy to know Mark !