painted engine bays w/ motor in.
09-29-2009, 08:34 PM
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painted engine bays w/ motor in. those of you who painted your engine bay with the motor in,post them pics up! feel free to post tips on what to do to make it easier.thanks.
09-29-2009, 10:01 PM
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I used Duplicolor Automotive touch up spray and high temp clear. Nothing special. I cleaned it with Ispropyl alcohol, sanded, primed, sanded, painted , cleared and left it at that. Just make sure you tape everything off good!
It could have used some filler to get it really good, but I didn't feel like taking it that far...
It could have used some filler to get it really good, but I didn't feel like taking it that far...
09-29-2009, 10:33 PM
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The only thing I removed was the computer on the passenger side and pulled the wire clips. Spray paint got as far down as could be seen. Just had to use multiple angles with the can in different positions.
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09-29-2009, 10:52 PM
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Well my best piece of advice, go to walmart, go to the bedroom section or whatever it's called and check out the clearance section. There you will find tons and tons of bed sheets on sale for a few bucks. I bought 3 queen sets for like $7 and i used them to cover everything I didn't want to get paint on. I took off almost everything I could. If I paint it again, I would take off the front fenders too.
09-29-2009, 11:06 PM
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it is,but i have a few scratches on the engine bay that annoy me.they're from the previous owner working on the car.I also hate the fact that the factory enginebay paint has no clear coat.about how many cans did u guys go through?
09-30-2009, 12:46 AM
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Did mine as well. Used drop cloths and lots of masking tape, and i yanked the headlights, washer tank, and brackets on the front and sprayed that black too. I need a new bumper support thing i know, its cracked up from the last owner 
The FRC's are off right now, smoothed, painted, and pinstriped
. Should be going on in the next few days
The FRC's are off right now, smoothed, painted, and pinstriped
. Should be going on in the next few days Last edited by Gordo78; 09-30-2009 at 02:36 PM.
