Engine +Engine Bay paint brands
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Engine +Engine Bay paint brands
Heyo guys, i'm getting ready to paint my engine and my engine bay. I've seen lots of posts about how you need to use high-temp paint, but i can't seem to find any specific brands? I know you use different paint for the engine than the engine bay, so if you could recommend both, i'd be much obliged.
Just for the record: I have a compressor/guns, and i want to do it right, (down to bare metal, patch some rust under the battery, prime, then paint).
Thanks!
Just for the record: I have a compressor/guns, and i want to do it right, (down to bare metal, patch some rust under the battery, prime, then paint).
Thanks!
Re: Engine +Engine Bay paint brands
Originally posted by WonkoTheSane
Heyo guys, i'm getting ready to paint my engine and my engine bay. I've seen lots of posts about how you need to use high-temp paint, but i can't seem to find any specific brands? I know you use different paint for the engine than the engine bay, so if you could recommend both, i'd be much obliged.
Just for the record: I have a compressor/guns, and i want to do it right, (down to bare metal, patch some rust under the battery, prime, then paint).
Thanks!
Heyo guys, i'm getting ready to paint my engine and my engine bay. I've seen lots of posts about how you need to use high-temp paint, but i can't seem to find any specific brands? I know you use different paint for the engine than the engine bay, so if you could recommend both, i'd be much obliged.
Just for the record: I have a compressor/guns, and i want to do it right, (down to bare metal, patch some rust under the battery, prime, then paint).
Thanks!
As far as the engine pain, I use regular high-temp aerosol cans found at autozone, pep boys, advanced auto, etc.
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Here is the deal. Using a high temp engine paint on the actual engine bay looks kind of cheesy IMHO. For the professional look I sanded down my engine bay and used an automotive grade primer, and a one stage DuPont paint.
You can use a two-stage paint (base coat clear coat) but the clear coat will get a yellow tint to it over the years due to the heat. A one-stage paint will be able to take the heat better and not dull as quickly. PM me if you have any questions
- Dana "One painted engine bay coming up"
You can use a two-stage paint (base coat clear coat) but the clear coat will get a yellow tint to it over the years due to the heat. A one-stage paint will be able to take the heat better and not dull as quickly. PM me if you have any questions
- Dana "One painted engine bay coming up"
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sounds like a plan, I guess I had better actually decide on the color of my car, then, eh? and General High-Temp paint for the actual engine.. Cool thanks!
ReTed - Aren't you the one who said you paint your race cars' engine bays white? I was thinking of copying that idea, (possibly with silver), as it seems like an easy way to track any leaking fluids very quickly, any thoughts on that?
and General High-Temp paint for the actual engine.. Cool thanks!ReTed - Aren't you the one who said you paint your race cars' engine bays white? I was thinking of copying that idea, (possibly with silver), as it seems like an easy way to track any leaking fluids very quickly, any thoughts on that?
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Originally posted by Rotary Racer
Here is the deal. Using a high temp engine paint on the actual engine bay looks kind of cheesy IMHO. For the professional look I sanded down my engine bay and used an automotive grade primer, and a one stage DuPont paint.
You can use a two-stage paint (base coat clear coat) but the clear coat will get a yellow tint to it over the years due to the heat. A one-stage paint will be able to take the heat better and not dull as quickly. PM me if you have any questions
- Dana "One painted engine bay coming up"
Here is the deal. Using a high temp engine paint on the actual engine bay looks kind of cheesy IMHO. For the professional look I sanded down my engine bay and used an automotive grade primer, and a one stage DuPont paint.
You can use a two-stage paint (base coat clear coat) but the clear coat will get a yellow tint to it over the years due to the heat. A one-stage paint will be able to take the heat better and not dull as quickly. PM me if you have any questions
- Dana "One painted engine bay coming up"
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Originally posted by WonkoTheSane
ReTed - Aren't you the one who said you paint your race cars' engine bays white? I was thinking of copying that idea, (possibly with silver), as it seems like an easy way to track any leaking fluids very quickly, any thoughts on that?
ReTed - Aren't you the one who said you paint your race cars' engine bays white? I was thinking of copying that idea, (possibly with silver), as it seems like an easy way to track any leaking fluids very quickly, any thoughts on that?
I'm sick with food poisoning, so please excuse me...
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