Elite cam covers

[theelanman]

so as the restoration gets nearer to the end.....
Just the little bits to tidy........but.......what colour to do the cam covers
Its a 1978 Elite 501
I assume the cam covers were originally black.......but should I go red crackle finish?......
Thoughts appreciated
Thanks
Gareth

[Hawaiis0]

Black is stock.
Red is to traditionally identify a SE HC engine, and so used to elevate a non HC engine appearance for extra blag .
Paint whatever you want, but the most likely retort by cockwombles if going red post completion is "they're not the right colour" .
If you dont mind that, go red - or go with the colour that complements the engine bay paint
Freedom of speech.
The red crinkle peels if poorly done
Stu

[MetBlue]

Black. Definitely Black
- Or maybe I'm just too traditional -
Tony

[Pete Boole]

Yep - black, or no paint at all?

Pete

[Alan_M]

Your car, your choice.

If you don’t want to go black, how about either in some as body or colour that contrasts well with the body colour?

[DavidOliver]

Crinkle Black.

Having said that, I admit I have painted Calypso Red the Air Filter and timimg belt guard, I considered
the smooth black a bit ugly, and should some future owner prefer black it is very easy to remove the red.




Dave the cog.