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Old 03-05-03, 09:45 PM
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Faded Engine Bay Paint

Just wondering if anyone had a problem with faded engine bay paint? I have a VR '93 Rx and under the hood, the paint looks almost pink. I was thinking this could be caused from excessive heat under the hood. Also, I was wondering if it was possibly oxidation and if so, what type of polishes could be used to restore the paint.
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Old 03-05-03, 11:57 PM
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Haven't ever seen that. Usually the paint in the engine compartment lasts longer than the stuff on the hood.

It may have been repainted.

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I have a white 94 Touring and the paint in the engine bay looks faded/discolored. It's more of a beige color now.


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Mine was pinkish till I painted it. Well, not really pink but it was faded. I don't think Mazda uses clear coat in the engine bay. I took off the red from my engine bay in just one or two strokes with 600 grit, that's not much on there
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Mine was pinkish till I painted it.
How much did that cost?? Did you have to take the engine out??
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