painting an engine bay?
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painting an engine bay? have any of you guys done it while the motor is out of the car. im thinking about doing just to clean it up some. am i in over head or is it possible without screwing it up. what process would you guys recommend?
Originally Posted by ls2 bait
i did mine with it in the car. man it was time consuming taping everything off. but i went with the same color just in a gloss so if i missed anything i cant tell.
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Originally Posted by SSilverSSurfer
what steps did you go through? im thinking a flat black would look nice under the hood. we'll see.
Did mine just like bodywork on the outside exept used good spray cans so touch up would be a breeze!!
welded all holes
cleaned good
filled
primed
sanded
sprayed
doesnt look to bad!!
Originally Posted by bc56f100
Did mine just like bodywork on the outside exept used good spray cans so touch up would be a breeze!!
welded all holes
cleaned good
filled
primed
sanded
sprayed
doesnt look to bad!!
welded all holes
cleaned good
filled
primed
sanded
sprayed
doesnt look to bad!!
you cut radiator support and didnt put anything back there? is that safe? any niticable excess flexing? what radiator?
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