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Title: Chrome Tinware
Post by: Aubergine_Neil on February 28, 2008, 06:32:23 AM

Hello,

Not been on here in a while but after some advice.
I am thinking of tidying up my engine bay. I either want to chrome up the tinware or repaint them in gloss black.
I am getting conflicting advice about chrome tinware wot working well and heat and cooling could be affected. Others say it will be fine.

I like the look of the chrome and while I am at it I may put in a 30hp fan shroud.

Anyone use chrome tinware, ie front and rear tin, fan shroud, cylinder covers, backing plate, etc.

1200 standard btw, so no holes in the engine lid.

Title: Chrome Tinware
Post by: Cameron on February 28, 2008, 07:51:32 AM

Everybody knows that chrome tinware makes three times more horsepower, than the standard black tin.  :)

Title: Chrome Tinware
Post by: Cameron on February 28, 2008, 07:54:12 AM

Okay, really... I think the best way to go is stock tin. Sandblast it, and repaint it black.  

Title: Chrome Tinware
Post by: Rob DVKK on February 28, 2008, 08:07:41 AM

3 x 30 hp - man, that would be fast.

If you want to do it once and be done get some original pieces and have them powder coated. If you can find the cylinder tins
http://www.awesomepowdercoat.com/cooling_m...ifications.html (http://www.awesomepowdercoat.com/cooling_modifications.html) or this http://zwerks.ca/Welcome_to_Zwerks.html (http://zwerks.ca/Welcome_to_Zwerks.html)

CB makes a good 36 horse shroud.


 

Title: Chrome Tinware
Post by: James Buchan on February 28, 2008, 09:05:57 AM

I recommend powder coating it, last forever and looks good.... Russ on here is the guru....

Title: Chrome Tinware
Post by: Aubergine_Neil on February 28, 2008, 09:43:30 AM

I just want a clean look that is easy to keep clean.
Powder coating is not a route I will be taking tho.
Chrome or gloss black, I just cannot decide at the moment.

I am painting the block also.

Title: Chrome Tinware
Post by: berliner on February 28, 2008, 04:42:29 PM

paint it!

Title: Chrome Tinware
Post by: silas on February 28, 2008, 10:07:28 PM

Quote

Okay, really... I think the best way to go is stock tin. Sandblast it, and repaint it black.

ditto to what cameron said!!

Title: Chrome Tinware
Post by: Bruce on February 28, 2008, 11:21:10 PM

Pleeeezee don't torture yourself by trying to install the aftermarket CRAP tinware.  It does not fit.  
Repaint your original VW sheet metal.

Title: Chrome Tinware
Post by: Island bugs on February 29, 2008, 07:29:00 PM

I know Bruce is usually right about everything but he is TWICE as right this time!!! Run away from the chrome tin. wayne
check this guy's stuff out.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/det...l.php?id=551113 (http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=551113)

Title: Chrome Tinware
Post by: berliner on February 29, 2008, 08:14:06 PM

i read somewhere that when you lacerate yourself trying to get the aftermarket tin to fit,the chrome shows off the blood stains quite nicely