Coolant Tank cover. Which one????

[Fordever]

I want to cover my coolant tank, but I don't want to replace the whole thing.

I don't have any carbon fiber now, so that type is not the direction I want to go.

I have been looking at the CPC cover....

and the MMD cover..........

Only $15 difference, so cost is not factor. Just wondering if anyone has one or the other? How's the fit?....etc

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[BULL1TT]

Just paint it. You get the same result as the cover and it costs $5. I painted mine a few days after receiving my car and it still looks great almost 3 years later.

 

[Fordever]

Just paint it. You get the same result as the cover and it costs $5. I painted mine a few days after receiving my car and it still looks great almost 3 years later.

I guess you removed and used a rattle can? Just wanted to do as simple as possible. using a cover is 5 minutes work. But I guess by painting it, I can do my engine covers the same time...

 

[El_Centenario]

Yeah just paint it. Just make sure the surface is clean and you shouldn't have any issues. Looks way better black IMO

 

[GT Nate]

Plasti-dip it. Quick, easy, and has lasted 2yrs for me. Remember to tape off a section for coolant level.

 

[El_Centenario]

Plasti-dip it. Quick, easy, and has lasted 2yrs for me. Remember to tape off a section for coolant level.

^^^^^THIS^^^^^^

I also taped off a little bit to check coolant levels and so far it has lasted 1.5 years with plasti dip from Autozone

 

[Chef jpd]

I like the MMD if you are going that route.
I don't like the bubble look of the factory unit, and painting or dipping keeps the jellyfish look.
That said, I have a Mishimoto aluminum tank. I like some bling.
$$$ savings mean nothing if you don't like it.

 

[srf52]

...I used Plasti-Dip on mine, as I thought the covers were way too expensive for me.

 

[Sway]

I went with the mmd cover, thought it looked cool. Gonna paint the rest myself.

 

[srf52]

...that cover is good looking. Great job on the intake also!

 

[Fordever]

Great feedback guys. Thanx for the thoughts and pics.

Now I REALLY don't know what to do:doh: I was thinking strictly a cover. Now is see painting could be a good option, as well as engine covers at the same time. Or just plasti-dip it black and forget about it

Either way, I have to do something cuz that tank is butt ugly as is. :(

 

[Saywhen]

I really like the cpc cover...

 

[Fordever]

I really like the cpc cover...

Nice before and after pics.

 

[Saywhen]

Thanks! I was a little hesitant to spend the money on a cheap abs plastic cover but in the end I think it was worth it

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