IND | Painted Engine Cover Installation

GregW / Oregon · 06-25-2014, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackCobra08

I also think it looks great w/o the cover. I'm not gonna be popping my hood too much with this car just to show off what's underneath cause honestly there isn't a whole lot to marvel at. With my current car there is a lot more to look at in the engine bay. The sexiest modern sports car engine though, hands down is the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta

It's no Ferrari, but I don think the CF strut tower brace and top-mounted intercooler are nice to look at.

Raja Ventureshield · 06-25-2014, 10:15 PM

what about CF ones??

GBPackerfan1963 · 06-25-2014, 11:19 PM

Shit, now IND needs to make me a YMB Oil cap.

isherdholi · 07-04-2014, 10:46 AM

Yeah - was just about to say, it need's a matching oil filler cap.

Nice touch though (still not as nice as the S65 painted plenum)

GregW / Oregon · 07-04-2014, 01:36 PM

Here's my Sakhir Orange one, waiting for my SS/SO coupe due in 2 weeks or less.

GregW / Oregon · 07-04-2014, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by qwickm3

I want someone to polish that bare aluminum box.

With a little patience, polishing compound and a small buffer you could do the expose surfaces in place yourself, I think.

GregW / Oregon · 07-04-2014, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by GBPackerfan1963

Shit, now IND needs to make me a YMB Oil cap.

I like a little contrast for the cap - I think a billet aluminum one would be nice, to go with the silver stripes & lettering.

thebigcheese · 07-19-2014, 10:30 PM

Honestly it probably costs them a few bucks to paint it and a few hours of their time. $300 would be a more reasonable price. Its still a nice product though. Thanks for the thread.

Keto · 07-20-2014, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

Here's my Sakhir Orange one, waiting for my SS/SO coupe due in 2 weeks or less.

This is one of the best representations of SO I've seen on the site. It should be in the color threads.

GregW / Oregon · 07-20-2014, 10:12 PM

Here's my cover installed.

PJS313 · 07-21-2014, 09:07 AM

Looks good Greg, think you just made up my mind about ordering this

Ryan@IND · 07-21-2014, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

Here's my cover installed.

Thank you for posting the installed photo. The Sakhir cover looks stunning!

///M ARMY · 07-21-2014, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

Here's my cover installed.

Looks good

Nate@IND · 07-21-2014, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

Here's my cover installed.

Super clean

GregW / Oregon · 07-21-2014, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Nate@IND

Super clean

I also polished the intercooler housing a bit, but think I need coarser polish and to spend more time.

Wes Howell · 07-22-2014, 11:21 AM

Big fan of IND's work. Painting an engine cover like that is easy. Painting it with clean lines and edges with excellent consistency and finish takes some skills. IND kicks ass. Happy to have any of their painted stuff on my car. (I've seen some tacky stuff painted on the F8X)

Suave · 08-21-2014, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Raja Ventureshield

what about CF ones??

Im in for a CF Cover. I believe I read somewhere it is in the works. IND can you confirm?

Alvinized52 · 01-05-2017, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Ryan@IND

Coming right up

We understand the concern regarding the price, but there is a substantial amount labor involved with these covers albeit not as much as the S65 plenum. First, all covers are completely sanded to remove the light texture present on the surface. The sanding ensures a perfectly smooth finish and not simply a paint fill. After sanding the cover the painter must mask every line and letter, which in itself can take 30-45 minutes. From there the cover is primed, base coat applied, tape removed, and finally the clear is sprayed. Although seemingly complete, all painted parts are then inspected for any imperfections in the clear, buffed, and packaged in microfiber to ensure safe delivery.

If a member has any questions or concerns please feel free to contact us directly

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Hi Andrew and Ryan,
Im interested in this. But i have some questions... what type of paint is used on this cover? Is it the same paint used on body or some kind of "high heat" paint that can withstand the engine bay temperature? How long does it take to recieve from order date?

GregW / Oregon · 01-05-2017, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Alvinized52

Hi Andrew and Ryan,
Im interested in this. But i have some questions... what type of paint is used on this cover? Is it the same paint used on body or some kind of "high heat" paint that can withstand the engine bay temperature? How long does it take to recieve from order date?

I'm sure they will respond, but I just wanted to say mine looks like new after 2 1/2 Years. The temperatures in the engine compartment are really not all that much greater than what is seen by the body setting in the hot sun in Abu Dhabi, I would think.

Ryan@IND · 01-05-2017, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Alvinized52

Hi Andrew and Ryan,
Im interested in this. But i have some questions... what type of paint is used on this cover? Is it the same paint used on body or some kind of "high heat" paint that can withstand the engine bay temperature? How long does it take to recieve from order date?

We use the same paint as all our other painted parts for the engine cover. No issues so far and we have a good amount of them out there on cars

Depending on the paint scheme it typically takes 3-4 days to paint before it ships out. Feel free to shoot me a PM if you have any questions.

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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

I'm sure they will respond, but I just wanted to say mine looks like new after 2 1/2 Years. The temperatures in the engine compartment are really not all that much greater than what is seen by the body setting in the hot sun in Abu Dhabi, I would think.

4thM3 · 01-22-2020, 01:35 AM

Just received my Alpine White (w/black stripes) engine cover for my new M2Comp and have to say that I really appreciate every dollar’s worth of effort than went into making this very high quality piece not to mention the amount of protective wrap it came in. It is far too often that relatively high cost and quality are not related. Not the case here. Clearly a somewhat frivolous expenditure but some would say that for selecting the car itself.

Thanks IND!

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06-25-2014, 11:19 PM	#25
GBPackerfan1963 Banned 39 Rep 996 Posts Drives: 2002 BMW M5 2007 E60 550i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Elk Grove, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2002 BMW M5 [0.00]	Shit, now IND needs to make me a YMB Oil cap.
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07-04-2014, 10:46 AM	#26
isherdholi Private First Class 12 Rep 126 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0)	Yeah - was just about to say, it need's a matching oil filler cap. Nice touch though (still not as nice as the S65 painted plenum)
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07-04-2014, 01:36 PM	#27
GregW / Oregon Commander-In-Chief 2122 Rep 8,924 Posts Drives: 2023 M2 Coupe, 2020 GLE 450 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lake Oswego, OR iTrader: (3) Garage List 2023 M2 Coupe [9.83] 2020 Mercedes GLE 450 [7.25]	Painted engine cover Here's my Sakhir Orange one, waiting for my SS/SO coupe due in 2 weeks or less. __________________ Greg Lake Oswego, Oregon, USA 2023 M2 Coupe - Brooklyn Grey/Cognac/CF, 6MT; 2020 MB GLE 450
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07-19-2014, 10:30 PM	#30
thebigcheese Lieutenant 571 Rep 514 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: May 2014 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Honestly it probably costs them a few bucks to paint it and a few hours of their time. $300 would be a more reasonable price. Its still a nice product though. Thanks for the thread. __________________ 2025 M4 CS - deposit down 2024 M3 CS - current 2019 S4 - sold
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07-20-2014, 10:12 PM	#32
GregW / Oregon Commander-In-Chief 2122 Rep 8,924 Posts Drives: 2023 M2 Coupe, 2020 GLE 450 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lake Oswego, OR iTrader: (3) Garage List 2023 M2 Coupe [9.83] 2020 Mercedes GLE 450 [7.25]	IND Sakhir Orange engine cover Here's my cover installed. __________________ Greg Lake Oswego, Oregon, USA 2023 M2 Coupe - Brooklyn Grey/Cognac/CF, 6MT; 2020 MB GLE 450
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07-21-2014, 09:07 AM	#33
PJS313 Private First Class 49 Rep 111 Posts Drives: '23 Black Sapphire X5 M50i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Looks good Greg, think you just made up my mind about ordering this __________________ Black Sapphire G05 X5 M50i - Sept 2023 '71 Fiat 500L Donnington Grey X3MC - Sold Mineral White F82 M4 - Sold AW E92 M3 - Sold
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07-22-2014, 11:21 AM	#38
Wes Howell www.facebook.com/weshowellcreative 59 Rep 623 Posts Drives: 2015 AW M4 Coupe Project Car Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Instagram #weshowell iTrader: (1)	Big fan of IND's work. Painting an engine cover like that is easy. Painting it with clean lines and edges with excellent consistency and finish takes some skills. IND kicks ass. Happy to have any of their painted stuff on my car. (I've seen some tacky stuff painted on the F8X)
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01-22-2020, 01:35 AM	#43
4thM3 Private First Class 29 Rep 191 Posts Drives: 2020 M2 Comp. Alp. White Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Marin County, CA iTrader: (0)	IND Engine Cover Just received my Alpine White (w/black stripes) engine cover for my new M2Comp and have to say that I really appreciate every dollar’s worth of effort than went into making this very high quality piece not to mention the amount of protective wrap it came in. It is far too often that relatively high cost and quality are not related. Not the case here. Clearly a somewhat frivolous expenditure but some would say that for selecting the car itself. Thanks IND!
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