7th Darkness

iTrader: (15)

Since I basically have my engine bay stripped, I am wanting to paint it. I want to use spray paint though.

Would using something such as high temp 500 degree black gloss work? Would I need to primer first and would it need a clear. If so, what would you recommend using?

The car is black.

thecobrahunter

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I first sanded down the piece.
Then I primered the piece.
Then I useed high gloss 500* black paint.
Followed up by 500* clear.
Came out really nice. As nice as done in a professional booth...no. But it's pretty close. And waaayyy cheaper.




Professionally painted covers. Yes, if cash is on hand...definitely the way to go




Powdercoating...definitely another way to go.

keith_AE2010

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I think he was talking more about the actual metal making up the bay. Not the peices in it.

camarox302

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The engine bay? No need for high temp paint. You can either get a bunch of spray cans or get some real paint and a gun. If you want it to look even better than stock then clear it.

It's up to you, and with everything out of there its not hard and not a bad place to paint since it doesn't need to be as perfect as the outside.

scj

iTrader: (89)

i did my engine bay with rattle can...

i wanted a subtle look, so i went with a semi-flat duplicolor acrylic enamel black.
it worked out fine, and i still haven't had a single problem with it, and it looks a million times better than it did when it was stock, and is also durable.

oh yea, and i never pulled the engine, just tucked the wires on the shock tower inner fenders, along with the fuel lines and hood latch cable, unscrewed anything that could be pushed out of the way(ex:ps res, intake, coolant overflow tank/batt tray), and proceeded to tape everything else off.

you can't tell it was ever done, and it's flawless.

very happy with the simple and elegant look of it.

i'll try and snap some pictures.