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[Cobragixxer9994]

I'm wanting to clean up my engine bay.

Is having polished pieces outdated (radiator fill panel, coolant overflow, power steering reservoir, coil covers, oil, washer, brake,power steering caps, battery cover,brake reservoir cover, fuse box cover).

Would having powder coated pieces be better than polished (valve covers, intake manifold,vortech supercharger,intercooler piping).

Car is black so the powder coating color would be ford blue or black.

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[Lambeau]

- Have you checked on prices between the two materials?
- Do you have a budget?

Personally, I like powder coated/paint better than polished.

 

[Cobragixxer9994]

Powder coating is cheaper than having someone polish the pieces.
If I polish myself it's cheaper than powder coating.

Some of the pieces that I listed are currently plastic on the car so I would have to buy the polished pieces and have them coated.



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[01yellercobra]

I think it's possible to have too much polish. IMO a good mix is needed. Personally I'd keep the brake reservoir black or paint matched. To me it's a random thing that doesn't need to stick out.

I have the polished coolant tank and blower. The valve covers and coil covers are powder coated to match. Along with the paint matched JLT. I get a lot of compliments on how clean it is. Plus it's not a huge pain to keep clean. I would like to add a polished power steering tank just because I think the stocker looks odd with everything else.

IMO the engine bays that have all the billet and stick on polished pieces look tacky.

 

[Cobragixxer9994]

Do you have any pictures of your engine bay ?

I have the ford racing coil covers I snagged for a very good price.





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[01yellercobra]

I like those coil covers. I ran them on my 01 back in the day.

 

[robvas]

Taking my polished intercooler reservoir off to have powdercoated black this winter.

 

[Cobragixxer9994]

I like those coil covers. I ran them on my 01 back in the day.

The second picture you posted looks like polished coil covers

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[Cobragixxer9994]

These are the ones I have

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[01yellercobra]

The second picture you posted looks like polished coil covers

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They were the coil covers you have posted. I think I sold them after I bought my 04.

 

[Black Gold 380R]

I'm wanting to clean up my engine bay.

Is having polished pieces outdated (radiator fill panel, coolant overflow, power steering reservoir, coil covers, oil, washer, brake,power steering caps, battery cover,brake reservoir cover, fuse box cover).

Would having powder coated pieces be better than polished (valve covers, intake manifold,vortech supercharger,intercooler piping).

Car is black so the powder coating color would be ford blue or black.

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I do not think polished is outdated. However, as @01yellercobra mentioned there has to be a balance/good mix. There is a point where things start to get gaudy.

I have everything in my engine bay (paint to match, polish, powder coat and plastic). I think it is balanced and looks great. Obviously not everyone will like it, but I do get compliments as well.

 

[Cobragixxer9994]

I do not think polished is outdated. However, as @01yellercobra mentioned there has to be a balance/good mix. There is a point where things start to get gaudy.

I have everything in my engine bay (paint to match, polish, powder coat and plastic). I think it is balanced and looks great. Obviously not everyone will like it, but I do get compliments as well.

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Where did you get the ford racing oil cap ?

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[Cobragixxer9994]

They were the coil covers you have posted. I think I sold them after I bought my 04.

My cars engine bay looks pretty much identical to your 01 engine bay

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[Black Gold 380R]

Where did you get the ford racing oil cap ?

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Think it was off eBay, but could have been from American Muscle or Lightning Force Performance too. I don't remember. It was some years ago....

I did a quick search and found this one. Kind of pricey though.

Billet Oil Fill Cap Cover (Painted)

Fits all years of modular engine Installs over factory plastic oil fill cap (not include Features Ford Racing logo painted in blue and red Clear coated Fits all years of modular engine Installs over factory plastic oil fill cap (not included) Features Ford Racing logo painted in blue and red...

steeda.ca

 

[Bullitt1448]

I don’t think polished/chrome will ever go out of style. People have been adding that since the beginning of hot rodding. There are lots of ways now to dress up your engine bay, Paint, powder, hydro dipping what ever suits your style. It’s your car, your money, if others don’t like it, too bad for them. Do what YOU like and don’t sweat what others think.

 

[03cobra#694]

I do not think polished is outdated. However, as @01yellercobra mentioned there has to be a balance/good mix. There is a point where things start to get gaudy.

I have everything in my engine bay (paint to match, polish, powder coat and plastic). I think it is balanced and looks great. Obviously not everyone will like it, but I do get compliments as well.

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That blower pulley is bigger that my rims. lol

 

[Black Gold 380R]

That blower pulley is bigger that my rims. lol

Roflmao Brad! Bob @01yellercobra calls it a dinner plate.

Got to appreciate stock Brad!!! Lmao...

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[Lambeau]

I do not think polished is outdated. However, as @01yellercobra mentioned there has to be a balance/good mix. There is a point where things start to get gaudy.

I have everything in my engine bay (paint to match, polish, powder coat and plastic). I think it is balanced and looks great. Obviously not everyone will like it, but I do get compliments as well.

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And I thought I was the only guy on the planet with a prop rod - lol.

 

[slow98cobra]

Like everyone said, I would just have a couple main pieces that you want as focal points then the rest painted or powder coated. Too much polish or chrome can look cheesy. I removed my polished radiator cover and just left the blower polished which I think helped clean up the look

 

[LS WUT]

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Clean and simple is key.