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Old Aug 3, 2012 | 03:00 PM
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Default engine bay needs new paint

ok so after i cover everything else...

i plan to repaint my engine bay, lid, low lid, all that good stuff.

i need some quality spray can paint that wont look like complete crap

i will get some degreaser to splash on everything, sand it down with 200 then 400 grit then get some heavy primer and filler

but what would be good to use? I want black and not the 96 cent special from walmart
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Old Aug 3, 2012 | 04:04 PM
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For the plastics you will need adhesion promoter... i suggest the Bulldog brand from Oreilly. then use a good filler primer (2 in 1) such as Transtar, SEM, or bulldog. lastly decide on a paint that will look nice... Rustoleum enamels and Krylon Acrylic enamels look good and have a nice sleep shine to them but everyone has their own preference... but the adhesion promoter and 2 in 1 primer are a must or all the work you did is for nothing
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Old Aug 3, 2012 | 06:13 PM
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i think its nason that has a rattlecan paint. i have used the black and it looks just like a quality paint job
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Old Aug 3, 2012 | 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by 67goatman455
i think its nason that has a rattlecan paint. i have used the black and it looks just like a quality paint job
Got any pics?
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Old Aug 4, 2012 | 12:05 AM
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unfortunately i dont. dang i just realized who the OP was. your throwing money at this new car like crazy!
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Old Aug 4, 2012 | 10:29 AM
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Ehh not really. See im that cheap-o that plans so far ahead that he has time to bargin hunt. I actually made money by switching to true duals. And im constantly selling used parts so ive hardly dipped into any of My paychecks....yet
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