I have a question about the Corvette Fuel Rail Covers. Is the word "Corvette" recessed, or embossed on the covers? The reason I am asking is I would like to smooth them out and if anything, add "Camaro" to them instead of Corvette, but I'm unsure on whether I need to get supplies to "fill in" the Corvette text, or just grind it down. I haven't ordered the FRCs yet, and that's why I'm asking. Just curious as to what I'll be getting myself into. I'm not interested in paying $250+ for covers that are already custom made when I can do it myself.

 

the letters ar indentations and will need to be filled in, for what your looking to do.

 

Thanks bud, I appreciate it. I thought they were, but couldn't tell for sure from the pictures. What's the best stuff to use to fill them in? Bondo? Something better?

 

As for what to use I dont see why bondo would'nt work, you may want to try some stuff called spot filler its the same Idea as bondo but for smaller fill ins.

 

Bondo might not last as long, with extreme engine heat and such. But I don't know of anything else that could be used besides laying down a sheet of fiberglass or carbon fiber.

Bondo expands and contracts with temperature, which is why shaved handles on some cars, such as a Camaro, is a bad idea because it will eventually crack and become wavy and just look bad.

But if done right, it should work. I'm sure others will chime in. I know there is at least one company that does custom FRC's. Here is a link if you would rather just buy one ready to bolt on.

http://www.afterthoughtsauto.com/fuel-rail-covers.html

 

I found those a while back, but honestly...I can make something just as nice, if not nicer, and add any custom touch I like for less than 1/3 the cost of buying those. Though if I'm caught at a time where I feel extra lazy and have cash to burn, I may "accidentally" order some

 

Yeah, I hate spending the big bucks when I can do it myself for a fraction of the cost and know that its done to my satisfaction. But sometimes its worth it to not have to deal with it. I thought about making some FRC's for my car, but I like seeing the actual engine. I still might later on down the road though.

 

I'm kind of torn as to whether or not I want them myself, but right now everything's extremely stock looking under the hood, with the exception of the SLP lid. I'm about to start polishing and such, and figure that maybe the FRCs will spruce it up a bit until I start adding go fast parts that look nice. Work takes up most of my time, but on my time off when the weather's too bad to fish, I gotta have something to do. Might as well dress the car up a bit in that free time.

 

bondo and fiberglass is the wrong way to fill in parts like that... if you wanna do it right the first time take them to a body shop and have them use a plastic welder and fill in the spots. its not actually a welder like a metal welder more like a soldiering gun looking thing. they use the kits to fix bumpers. once its filled you can then sand away untill its smooth and then you can paint it. once again a body shop can put primer and paint on with a additive that will help it stick to the plastic... no **** its called plas-stick (dupont version) and they can also add a flex agent in so when the plastic shrinks or expants from heat it wont make the paint look like crap. but thats just me i like for my stuff to last a long time. you could also look at one of cz28s sponsers i think its some turbo buick site. iv seen the advertisement alot on here and they sale some metal valve covers.

 

A plastic welder will work if FRC's are plastic. I have no idea what they are though. I thought they were made of that SMC stuff like the spoilers are made out of.

 

I filled mine with fiber glass filler, I didnt have any problems with them and they were on there for 2 years.

 

if memory serves me right from when i actually had my hands on some i believe they are some kind of plastic composite stuff but the urathane plastic welds to it just fine. i just hate seeing people use the wrong materials to fix stuff. iv seen people mix bondo and fiberglass and fill in huge dents on cars...... its just gonna look like **** in 5yrs.

 

I totally feel the same way, that why I'm asking. I've never actually had a set of these things in my hand and I figured they were some sort of plastic, but unsure on the best way to fill them in. For not much more money, I can order them already filled in, and painted black. I may do that and then just design the cosmetic part on my own. I appreciate all of your input fellas. Thanks alot.