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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 09:29 PM
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So i own a black ws6

Im thinking ill just keep the engine bay gloss black. I was considering satin thinking it would be easier to keep clean but i was wondering how much work it is to bondo the holes from my wire hide. Also what primer and paint did you use?

I was also going to paint my block since its a bit dengy.

I was thinking silver or black but open to other ideas?
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 05:47 AM
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Its not hard to fill the holes,i used the 2 part epoxy mix,but when i have the bay repainted im going to have them welded,i used the dupicolor perfect match to paint the engine bay with a high temp clear,looks good but i dont like the gloss,so im just going to do a flat aw type deal,there are lots of good threads and tips
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 05:55 AM
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I originally had satin black in mine and it was a royal pain to keep clean. I actually just finished repainting mine. I used VHT Roll Bar/Chassis black and it worked great. Perfect amount of sheen to it. Just put it on over a rattle can high build primer. heres some before and after pics.


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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 05:28 PM
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Whoa! That stands out good.
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 08:27 PM
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Like stated above if you have access to a welder to fill the holes its kind off a definetly weld situation, but if not bondo will be just fine.
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by maxplusten
I originally had satin black in mine and it was a royal pain to keep clean. I actually just finished repainting mine. I used VHT Roll Bar/Chassis black and it worked great. Perfect amount of sheen to it. Just put it on over a rattle can high build primer. heres some before and after pics.




Youre thread was actually what inspired me (:

But that chassis paint looks good!!
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 05:20 AM
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thanks man, if ya hit any snags or need any advice let me know!
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 05:30 AM
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I would expoxy it not weld and its not hard gunk a lot on there and sand it really good the prime and Paint. That should do it
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my only fear doing it that way is in past experience ittl last well for a year or two but eventually it will crack out and you have to start from scratch, still works fine but it depends how permanent of a solution your looking for
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 05:41 AM
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If the engine is out (sounds like it is) and you have access to a welder, it's a no brainer. A good epoxy will suffice if you don't.

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Yeah the engine will be out. But i dont have access to a welder
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